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Program Terms
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Spring
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Participants
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Undergraduate
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Graduate
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High School
Subject Areas
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Agricultural
Sciences
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Architecture
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Communications
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Culture
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Dance
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Ecology
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Environmental
Studies
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History -
General
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Linguistics
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Music
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Photography
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Religious
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Social Work
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Quick Look
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Location:
Kathmandu, Langtang - Nepal
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Language of Instruction: English
Overview
The Langtang program is ideal for students interested in the study of botany, ecology, conservation, wildlife, and life in rural Nepal. The Langtang National Park area is rich in a wide range of flora and fauna with about six different kinds of rhododendrons, many different wild flowers, and orchids. Also available during August and early September are more than 40 different kinds of mushrooms. Seen in the area are wild animals like red panda, Himalayan bear, musk deer, wild boar, leopard, four different kinds of monkeys including the white head langur. More than 200 different species of birds are found in the area.
A Truly Rural Experience
The Langtang region falls in central Nepal although easily accessible from Kathmandu. It is largely inhabited by the Tamang ethnic group whose religious practices, language and dress more are similar to those of Tibet than to the traditions of their cousins in the middle hills.
The program will include home stay with Tamang families, experiencing their way of life and helping with daily chores and related independent study projects.
Taking advantage of the stupendously beautiful landscape, a trek through the Tamang Heritage trail, Kyangzin Gompa or climbing a 5100m peak will be included in the program. During the trek you can visit villages, spend time with yak shepherds, milking and making butter as well as visit the cheese factory.
Housing/Accommodation
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Homestay / Host Family
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Apartment / Flat
Program Costs
US$ 3,423
Costs
Include: The tuition fee includes all housing, food, permits, language training, lectures, group activity fees, independent study projects, and transportation for group excursions within Nepal during the program.
It does not include the visa fee for Nepal, international travel to and from Nepal, airport departure tax, medical expenses, and personal expenses.
Financial Aid
Yes.
Part of Passage’s mission is to offer opportunities to all interested students so we also offer financial aid in the form of reduced tuition, contingent on having at least five full paying students.
Dates
EARLY SPRING 2009 (FEB. 14 - APR 9 (8 WEEKS)
LATE SPRING 2009 (APR. 11 - JUNE 5 (8 WEEKS)
Deadlines
The application deadline is two months before the program starts.
Contact
Passage International
GPO Box 8974
CPC 373
Kathmandu
Nepal
Tel:
977-1-4371414, 977-1-4650723, Call 415-448-7686 and reach our voicemail. Please leave your name, number, email address, and a detailed message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
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