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SIT Study Abroad: Nepal: Development, Gender, and Social Change in the Himalaya
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SIT Study Abroad: Nepal: Development, Gender, and Social Change in the Himalaya
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Location
Multiple Locations +2
- Nepal
- Kathmandu
- India
Term
Fall, Spring
Subject Areas
Anthropology
Asian Studies
Cultural Studies
Economics
History
Social Sciences
Sociology
Sustainable Development
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, BIPOC funding
Health & Safety
Oct 06, 2025
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About Program
Witness Nepal’s challenges in balancing tradition and modernity while negotiating economic, political, and social change. Live in the Kathmandu Valley, home to UNESCO World Heritage sites, and learn from experts, activists, and academics about development, gender, and social justice. Visit organizations working with government and NGOs, study Nepali in small classes, and connect with experts and activists. Excursions include Chitwan National Park and Himalayan treks, with opportunities for independent research or an internship.
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Program Highlights
- Explore changing gender and social justice rights with experts and activists.
- Witness how international development and global markets are redefining Nepal.
- Visit Chitwan National Park and Annapurna Conservation Area to study conservation and community development.
- Study gender-based rights violations, migrant labor issues, and challenges facing marginalized groups.
