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
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 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
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
Hello dear students! As our program start date is getting closer, we hope you are getting prepared and excited! This post is to provide some additional packing tips to use in conjunction with the packing list (pages 31-35) in the Nepal Preparation......Read More
Namaste dear students, Warm greetings from the Himalayas. Congratulations on taking this opportunity to be a part of this wonderful, motivating and empowering experience with Dragons. My name is Sharon and I am your instructor for your College Study......Read More
Dear Nepal College Study Abroad Students, I am very pleased to introduce myself as faculty for three of your academic classes: Nepal Regional Seminar; Intercultural Development and Global Citizenship; and your Independent Study Project (ISP). I am......Read More
Hello everyone, My name is Shino, and I am the College Study Abroad Coordinator. I have enjoyed getting to know you all a bit during your preparation process, and look forward to hearing about your experiences and reflections when you are on......Read More
Namaste Dragons College Study Abroad students & parents, I’d like to start by expressing my inspiration and gratitude: I’m inspired by your courage to leap into the wild journey that awaits you just around the bend, and grateful to the......Read More
Dear Nepal College Study Abroad Students, Congratulations on joining an inspiring and diverse community of travelers, educators, students, and cultural ambassadors! Though the semester program is still a a few weeks away, we are excited to initiate......Read More
Dear Fall 2019 Travelers, As you start to introduce yourselves and familiarize yourselves with this Yak Board space, we understand that you’re likely anxious to meet your traveling companions. But we have a request for you: please don’t seek out......Read More
Dear Fall 2019 College Study Abroad Nepal students, Welcome to the Dragons community and your program’s Yak Board! You can think of your program’s Yak Board as an online group journal and virtual bulletin board. Pre-program, you will use the Yak......Read More
