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Nepal: Expeditionary Learning

SUNY Cortland
SUNY Cortland
Summer
Kathmandu, Nepal (Map)

Develop leadership skills, community-based asset mapping, risk management, and cultural competency as you explore the mountains of Nepal! Led by Professor Ken Cohen, participants will travel to Nepal for 12 days. Trek and climb some of the highest mountains in the world with the guidance of local sherpas with decades of experience. Immerse yourself into the unique and fascinating culture of Nepal this summer.

This program is coordinated through GIVE: Growth International Volunteer Excursions. Learn more by visiting the GIVE Website.

Please note that while a reasonable level of fitness is required for this program, treks will be conducted at several speeds depending on the ability levels and comfort of the participants.

Application Requirements:

  • 2.5 GPA

Application Deadlines:

  • Summer Session: TBA

To Apply: Follow application directions on home page. Your online application requirements include:

  • Study Statement
  • Two Academic Recommendations
  • Official Transcript
  • Official Passport (Upload Scan or Clear Picture to Application)

Past Program Dates:

Summer 2020 Dates: June 13 to June 27

Program Costs (see below for past budget):

Summer 2020 Budget

Please Note: This budget is built on a model of 10 participants. If 20 participants are accepted to the program, the cost of the Program Fee will decrease.

**All Budgets are Tentative and Subject to Change**

Course Information:

Participants will receive credit for REC 478. Course substitutions may be possible. Contact Faculty-Leader Ken Cohen for more information.

Travel Information:

Tentative Summer 2020 Itinerary

All students are required to take the group flight. Flight details will be announced during the Pre-Departure process.

Students will travel with Faculty-Leader Ken Cohen and SUNY Cortland staff. Flight is paid for out of pocket and is not included in the Program Fee that is billed by SUNY Cortland. See the program budget above for more information.

Visa Information:

Travelers to Nepal are required to obtain a visa upon arrival into Kathmandu at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Once accepted into the program, participants must review full instructions on obtaining a Nepal Tourist Visa by downloading the complete instructions here: Nepal Tourist Visa Instructions.

More details will be released upon acceptance, or contact the International Programs Office. For now, please make sure you have a non-expired official passport at your time of application.

Accommodations:

All participants will stay in hotels (Himalayan Sherpa Inn, Sherpagaon/Lama Hotel, Water Tower Hotel) and local inns.

Program Advisor:

Contact Hugh Anderson, SUNY Cortland Senior Study Abroad Advisor, or Faculty-Leader Ken Cohen with any questions you may have.
https://www.givevolunteers.org/volunteer-locations/nepal/trip-overview/
Type:
Faculty-Led
Duration:
2 Weeks
Language of Instruction:
English
Field(s) of Study:
International Studies
Outdoor Recreation
Recreation
Special Features:
Excursions, Field Study, Field Experience, Faculty-led Program, Language Study

Program Provider

SUNY Cortland

Host Institution

SUNY Cortland

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