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Locations: Kathmandu, Nepal; Sikkim, India
Program Terms: Fall, Semester, Spring
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Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning

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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English	Click here for a definition of this term Class Status:	2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Housing Options:	Guest House, Homestay, Hostel/Hotel	Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study:	Anthropology, Asian Studies, Communication, Culture, Economics, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Gender Studies, Geography, Global Studies, Government, Health & Human Services, Health Science, History, Human Rights, Humanities, Independent Study, Interdisciplinary Design, International Relations, International Studies, Linguistics, Minority Studies, Peace & Conflict Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Religion/Theology, Social Policy & Administration, Sociology, Urban Studies, Women's Studies
Program Type:	study abroad	Minimum GPA:	2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Program:	Direct

Program Description:

SIT Study Abroad Nepal: Development, Gender, and Social Change in the Himalaya

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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.

Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework, educational excursions, and housing.

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

"I gained a more nuanced view on development and multicultural thought, as well as learned through experience how to research in a foreign country and engage with local populations. The program was most certainly worthwhile."

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.

Programs : Brochure