Short Term Study Abroad Program

  Nepal

• Kathmandu: 
Kathmandu

Term: Summer, Winter 

Description: SANN arranges short-term courses in Nepal, India and other Asian countries for many student groups of various universities in the United States during their summer & winter breaks. Local experts of the respective countries also teach in each group's field of interest. There are basically two types of short-term programs:

(i) regularly organized in individual countries by the local faculty members, and
(ii) led by professors of various US universities based on the demand.

Courses led by Local Professors of Hosting Countries

SANN offers these short term program extending from two to six weeks. Local professors of hosting countries undertake these courses. There is a requirement of 3 or more students for these programs to be offered. These courses have combinations of in class sessions as well as study related tours. A short trek in the Himalayas is an added attraction of these programs.

These programs are open to all undergraduate students in all fields of study. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Selection is based on individual stability, evidence of academic achievement and purpose of study. The short term programs listed below are offered in Nepal, every year during the summer- and winter-breaks.

* Anthropology Studies in Nepal
* Photography/ Travel Journalism Program in Nepal
* Study of Political Culture in Nepal
* Religious Studies in Nepal
* Human Influence in Himalayas - Sociology Study in Nepal

Courses led by U.S. Faculty

SANN Research Institute works with various US Universities to offer these short term programs extending from two to six weeks. Faculty members of various US Universities undertake lead courses. There is a requirement of 5 or more students for these programs to be offered. These courses have combinations of in class sessions as well as study related tours. A short trek in the Himalayas is an added attraction of these programs.

Many such programs have been taken to Nepal in the past. In future also, if any Faculty member or any group of students would like to go to Nepal with similar kind of short term programs, SANN is capable of organizing and offering similar types of customized short-term programs in any field of study. Please feel free to contact us.

Upcoming Short-term Study Abroad Program in Nepal

Course Title: Community Planning and Development in Nepal

Duration: Three full weeks (May 11 - June 3, 2007) with at least 45 hours of lectures and community field work in Kathmandu and in Ilam District of Nepal

Course Description

This course is a three-credit design experience in appropriate and sustainable technology and small-scale sustainable community planning and development. It will take place in Nepal and provide students a unique opportunity to work in-country and at the same time study technical and non-technical issues associated with sustainable community development in a real cultural context.

A total of three course credits will be provided by Purbanchal University in Nepal and can be transferred to other institutions. Students must check with their respective home universities for approval and credit transfer.

A fee of US$4,295 includes international and local airfare and travel, room and board while in Nepal at host families, en-route hotel, and entrance fee to various scheduled tourist places in Kathmandu valley. Registration and payments must be submitted by Friday March 16, 2007.

Cost in US$: Please contact us.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and World Wide Participants.