Program Details
- Location:
- Kathmandu, Nepal; New Delhi, India; Bangkok, Thailand
- Program Type:
- Study Abroad
- Degree Level:
- Gap Year
- Term:
- Fall Semester
Program Overview
- Program Description:
Explore the cultures of Nepal, India, and Thailand for 3 months!
Lend a hand and give back. Service projects for 2020 include: renovating a school in a Nepalese village and teaching English to children in a village in India.
Explore Asian religions and philosophies by visiting temples, taking part in festivals and rituals, and learning Tibetan Buddhist mediation techniques on a 10-day retreat.
Learn first-hand about daily life in cities and villages through home stays in a variety of socio-econmic settings.
Make lifelong memories and friends while traveling with a small group of like-minded peers.
Challenge yourself with a 9-day trek in the HImalayan Mountains in Nepal.
Optional college credit courses in Tibetan Buddhism and Outdoor Education are available through a partnership with Western State Colorado University. 529 College Savings Plan funds are accepted.
Dates for the next program in Asia are: September 14 to December13, 2020. Contact us today!
- Setting Description:
- A few highlights of the Asia program include: Living with local families, helping to build a community center in a remote Indian village, teaching English to Tibetan children, meditating with Buddhist monks, trekking in the Himalayas, a desert camel safari, and visiting the Taj Mahal.
- Cost:
- 10,950 USD. This program fee covers all program expenses during the semester, including: all meals and lodging, all overland travel, and all scheduled program activities. Cost of flights is additional to program fee.
Additional Program Information
- Scholarships:
- Yes