Dear Family and Friends, Our program officially comes to a close today and all of the emotions are present. It’s been a busy week! Our students returned from their Independent Study Projects last Thursday. It was wonderful to hear stories of......Read More
All students have bade their farewells and made it through immigration at Kathmandu airport. In a certain place in India, people never say goodbyes or I am leaving. Instead they say ‘aaschi’ which means I am coming. It has been such......Read More
In Nepal… I witnessed more than I ever imagined I could. I witnessed bright smiles, accompanied by namaste, greeting me on every step of my journey. I witnessed the mountains, in the sunrise, sunset, clouds, and mist. I witnessed more stars than......Read More
Hello All, We have arrived Dhulikhel this afternoon for Transference. A time that is specially dedicated to reflect on all the experiences that we have had this far. This is also the time to celebrate our journey together and have gratitude for all......Read More
Dear Family and Friends, It’s hard to believe that almost 15 weeks have passed since the College Study Abroad students embarked on their journey to Nepal! It won’t be long until students will be boarding their planes back home. We are sure you......Read More
Dear Family and Friends, It’s hard to believe that almost 15 weeks have passed since the College Study Abroad students embarked on their journey to South America! It won’t be long until students will be boarding their planes back home. We are......Read More
Here are a few more photos from the past couple of weeks! I have been very inspired by all of the beautiful landscapes we have been going through, and having lots of fun experimenting with my camera.
I walk in the dark, hearing the crushing of leaves underneath my feet. I walk with the forest. I hear her calls as she whispers to the moss. The moss giggles back with the innocence of a child. The forest laughs at our inclination towards......Read More
These past few days in Boudha, students were busy preparing for their two weeks of independent travel time dedicated to ISP’s (independent study projects). The students chose the following topics: ‘Altruism in Buddhism’......Read More
The celebration of todos santos began with my host mom bringing my sister and I to the cemetery. The cemetery was at a long procession of festival stand with drinks, so many flowers, cervesas, games for the children, and an overall sense of joy and......Read More
This festival was beautiful and like nothing I really expected. I could have stayed there, watching everyone and everything pass by for days. I could have stayed on the little white lawn chairs, or on the grey sidewalk and watch people in their......Read More
“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.” ― Rumi Watching the sunrise at Fishtail mountain literally took my breath away. From the left of where I was stood the sky was a swirly blend of sorbet colors with the full......Read More
Here are some photos from our gorgeous sunrise hike when we were on trek! 🙂
For the past five days I have been on a trek towards Machapuchare, Fishtail mountain, on the Mardi Himal trek route. Each night of the trek we stayed at a guesthouse along the route, providing us with food, fun and a warm, only slightly damp, place......Read More
