SIT Study Abroad: Nepal: Development, Gender, and Social Change in the Himalaya
Hosted by
- Nepal
- Kathmandu
- India
Frequently asked questions
You can apply to this program by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
This program starts at $23,517 USD. For full pricing, visit the provider’s website.
Yes, the program includes housing. Participants stay with a host family.
The program fee includes accommodation, some activities, airport transfers, classes, and travel insurance.
This program is a multi-country program, visiting Nepal and India.
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.
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.
