My time in Nepal has been a colorful whirlwind of cultural expansion, gratitude and everything in between. The earth surrounds, immersed by the sacred mother of the Himalayas, being held by her powerful presence. Everywhere is green. Everything is......Read More
Sitting in the Tibetan cafe outside of a monastery hearing monks chant, eating vegetable fried rice, while gazing at the valley of the Himalayas is just one of the many memories from yesterday’s trek I will remember on my death bed. The diversity......Read More
Since landing in Nepal, I have been feeling very grateful for this opportunity. I have noticed in my time here that there is so much beauty everywhere around me when I stop to pay attention. One of my favorite days so far was yesterday, when we went......Read More
As I stepped off the plane in Kathmandu, before my eyes zoomed over the bustling streets, before my ears rung with yipping dogs and honking horns, my nose was washed in a smell. I think I did know right then, but now I’ve began to live it,......Read More
Hello all, the whole group has made it to Nepal and we are in Dhulikhel at present. We will be spending the next few days here learning more about this beautiful country, getting orientated to the culture and adapting to the new environment of......Read More
Hi students, family and friends! We’ve been busy preparing for student orientation in Dhulikhel, which begins tomorrow morning! We can’t wait to begin sharing everything Nepal with you – and more. Thank you for your sense of......Read More
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
