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College Semester Abroad
Programme in Nepal
Students
from colleges and universities of western countries (USA, Canada, UK, etc.)
can do a college semester program in Nepal. Some American
colleges/universities have been doing this for a long time. This program
could be for 3 weeks or for a full semester. The course contains following,
which is adjustable to the need and requirements of the college/university.
Language and cross cultural training program:
Spoken Nepali is very useful when students are working with
local agencies and staying with Nepali families. Cultural sessions are built
into the language course.
Course on
economics: Several different lectures are organized on the
economy of Nepal. The sessions are designed in such a way that the students
gradually learn about different aspects of the Nepalese economy.
Working with
NGOs or independent study project:
To acquire a deeper knowledge of the socio-economic situation and
life-style of Nepali people students may work with a social service agency
or they may do an independent study project during the semester.
To reinforce the learning about Nepalese economy and
culture the following activities are organized
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trip religious & economically significant places
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Trekking
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Village stay
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Jungle safari (optional)
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Guided tour of temple in Kathmandu vally (optional)
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Visit to INGOs and local NGOs
itc’s experience in organizing
the semester abroad program in Nepal
itc organizes an “Academic Service Learning Semester Program” in Nepal for
“Xavier University”, USA. We have been conducting this program in Nepal
since 1999, one semester every year. The staff of itc have also worked with
other “College Semester Abroad Program”, such as, School for International
Training, Vermont, USA. Itc has handled Canadian Students on internship in
Nepal.
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