Hi lovely beings, my name is Kenna and this is my second to last semester at Naropa University (for undergrad) where I am studying transpersonal psychology with a double minor in yoga and religious studies! I also partake in an energy work/light......Read More
Hello everyone, Preparing to travel can be stressful, especially if you’re not used to all the aspects of international travel. This is a Yak to let you know what to expect as you move through the process of arriving to Peru. It should be a pretty......Read More
helloooooooo all– I’m Chandra, born in north cal, but was raised/lived quite a few other places which id love to get into in person. Very excited about this trip, and to travel such beautiful places with y’all and to experience......Read More
Heyyo! My name is Sage Banashek and I am currently going into my third year of school at Naropa University in Boulder, the town I grew up in, where I am studying Psychology and Yoga. I am very excited about this trip. I have always been one of the......Read More
Hello Fall CSA South America Students and Families, If you ask any Dragons’ instructor what they love about their job one of the answers you’ll likely hear is that there is a tremendous amount of freedom in this work. As instructors we’re......Read More
This post is to remind you about Where There Be Dragons’ technology policy on program and to further explain the why behind it. WHAT? Not Permitted: Cell phones If students arrive on program with cell phones they will be held by the......Read More
Hello students, Over the past weeks, we have been working to craft a program itinerary that is dynamic, immersive, challenging, and inspiring. As you’ll soon learn, travel in Nepal is not an exact science and we will all soon become Himalaya......Read More
Dear Nepal Study Abroad Students, We want to provide an overview of your arrival process at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on August 25th (students arrive at different times that day). It might be best for you to print out this Yak......Read More
Namaste Students, This note is to help guide you on deciding which technology items will be useful for you to bring on this program: WHAT? Not Permitted: Cellphones Permitted: Computers, cameras, e-readers, and music players If students bring cell......Read More
Hi Everyone! I’m going to be teaching your Regional Seminar course during your 5 week homestay in Urubamba. I have lived, worked in, and studied Amazonian landscapes for over a decade, and am excited to learn more about my favorite places and......Read More
Hello Students and Families of the CSA Semester South America program, My name is Luis Alvarado and it’s a pleasure for me to introduce myself as the Course Director for this program. I’m writing to you from my home here in Tiquipaya, Bolivia......Read More
hello everyone! My name is Zayd. I am from the east coast of USA. I was born in Silver Spring, Maryland and grew up moving around my entire life, so I am not from one single area. I was drawn to South America by the ancient human history as well as......Read More
Hello everyone! My name is Sarah (on the left in the picture!), and I am so excited for our program this fall! Here’s a little bit about me: I was born and raised in Napa, California, and I am currently attending UC San Diego. I am going into my......Read More
