Learn about Tibetan and Himalayan politics, religion, and the challenges faced by communities in exile. Spend six weeks in Kathmandu, home to a significant Tibetan community, and study topics such as the Dalai Lama's Middle Way approach, human rights in Tibet, and traditional Tibetan medicine, Sowa Rigpa. Explore ancient pilgrimage routes, deconstruct myths about Tibet, and trek to rural mountain communities. Learn Tibetan, with the option to study Nepali, and complete independent research or an internship.
Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework, educational excursions, and housing.
EARN A MINOR
Students studying on this SIT semester-length program can choose to simultaneously complete a minor, with no additional coursework or cost. At SIT, a minor is a minimum of 16 credits taken within a content area. This standout credential can help boost your future job or graduate school applications.
SIT's program in Nepal offers the opportunity to earn a minor in Himalayan studies or South Asian studies. You will learn about Tibetan and Himalayan politics and religion and the issues faced by communities in exile.
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MONEY MATTERS
SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs include academics, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, and health insurance. Meal arrangements vary by program. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information. Learn more about financial aid.
HEAR FROM A FORMER STUDENT
"This program gives an incredible experience taking you through the history, culture, and language of the Tibet and the Himalayas. Kathmandu is a wonderful place to live, and the homestay gives safety and built in family. Courses are experiential: the only way to learn abroad. The Tibetan language course is fun and lively, but it also helps in the smaller commutes in the mountains and in India. Academically, I came home with a vast knowledge of the cultural landscape of Nepal, Tibet, and the Himalayas."
THIS IS SIT
SIT is a leader in immersive, field-based study abroad programs for undergraduates. We offer programs in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as comparative programs in multiple locations. In addition to our rich history, our programs’ unique qualities – including exceptional locations, independent research, cultural immersion, and deep local networks – make our programs an ideal choice for an extraordinary, transformative study abroad experience.
Visit our website to explore program itineraries and excursions, hear from former students, and learn more about our expert faculty.
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