SIT Study Abroad: Nepal - Tibetan and Himalayan Peoples
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Examine Tibetan and Himalayan politics and religion and the contemporary issues faced by communities in exile, particularly in the case of Tibet.Through the thematic lectures and fieldwork of this program, you will explore issues of cultural chang... read more
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Yes. See review! Aidan - Rhodes College View Entire Review
It really helped me put being a US Citizen into perspective. I am incredibly grateful to have that. I loved being in Nepal and I made some incredible friends. I learned a lot about religion, and global politics and I am now passionate about politics in a way I never thought I would be. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned extensively about another culture and was able to deconstruct some of the things I previously thought about Buddhism or South East Asian countries. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Some students were disappointed or surprised by aspects of the program. For several, there was too much emphasis on learning the Tibetan language. They did not find it useful for navigating the Nepali context. Or they found it simply too difficult and mentally opted out. While I empathize with their concerns, I personally found ... A student - Whitman College View Entire Review
An entirely new worldview, life-long friendships, and a deep appreciation for cultural differences and human connections. Eben Yonnetti - University of Virginia View Entire Review
I greatly enjoyed my experience with SIT Nepal. It is hard to summarize an experience that proved so humbling, beautiful, and warm in a few words. I would highly suggest this program to anyone who is looking to challenge themselves, has a good degree of humility, and is easygoing. The staff of SIT NPT are exceptionally kind, tho... Rachel - Washington University in St. Louis View Entire Review
Instrumental knowledge, language knowledge, cultural knowledge. Benjamin Astrachan - Brandeis University View Entire Review
everything about myself, spirituality, the lesson of accepting the unknown. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned an understanding of sepals/SA culture that will allow me to travel/work there in the future. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained a confidence for trying the new and foreign. it was incredibly worthwhile Noah S - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Learned how to be humble and blend in to a host country while engaging and keeping an open mind to make the most of each day. Alexander M - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I got an amazing insight on a culture and people and lived in a country that is constantly and rapidly developing everywhere. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned a huge amount about both Tibetan and Nepali culture religion language politics, and truly gained a deep understanding of my host country. Though frustrating at times, the experience was unquestionably worthwhile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained a profound insight into the lived experiences of a people who I had previously only read about, or could have pointed out on a map but did not consider in any real or meaningful sense. I had been abroad a small amount as a teenager with my family, and though I followed international events and cared about global politic... A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Learning how to conduct ethnographic research; building the confidence to investigate questions in a foreign linguistic and cultural environment; making lifelong friends; exploring Nepal and India for the first time. Overall an incredible experience. A student - Stanford University View Entire Review
I came in fairly ignorant of Tibetan culture and history and left with not only a greater understanding of that, but also with friendships that I hope will last long after the 4 months of the program. This was the best decision I made in college. Trevor Goodwin - Lafayette College View Entire Review
I was confused about what I wanted to do with my life prior attending this program. With the help of the faculty, my path and career are now unfolding. Hadi El Rabbat - Stonehill College View Entire Review
I significantly improved my writing and research abilities, making it extremely worthwhile in for my future academic work and desired career field. Ariel Murray - Smith College View Entire Review
The SIT Nepal: Tibetan and Himalayan Peoples study abroad program was a remarkable highlight of my time in university. Through a refreshing taste of experiential learning, we engaged with communities across Nepal in productive, meaningful ways. Learning in the field instead of the classroom inspired us all to be more invested in... Jona Block - University of Colorado - Boulder View Entire Review
I learned so much about cultural exchange and living internationally A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
A Mustangi Buddhist philosopher named Jimpa once told me; "If you look back, you will be depressed, if you worry about the future then you will be anxious. If you choose to live in the present then you can find peace" Erin - University of Hartford View Entire Review
I learned SO MUCH. This was my first time out of the country and I really feel like my entire worldview and perspective has changed. I would go back in a heartbeat. Imogen R - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained an understanding of the worlds diversity, I learned about the benefit of problematization, i learned open-mindedness, patience and will-power. This program helped me grow as a student, a friend, and a human-being. Mallory.Feldman.11 - Tufts University View Entire Review
A 100% worthwhile experience if you are interested in truly immersing in another culture and conducting your own research! A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained perspective on my privileged life, insight into one of the worlds most tragic conflicts (The Occupation of Tibet), friends that share my world view, exposure to the beauty and reality of rural Himalayan life. It was certainly worthwhile A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
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Examine Tibetan and Himalayan politics and religion and the contemporary issues faced by communities in exile, particularly in the case of Tibet.
Through the thematic lectures and fieldwork of this program, you will explore issues of cultural change and preservation, religious revival, and [sub-]regional geopolitics. You will be challenged to consider the contemporary and historic connections between diverse Himalayan “landlinked” communities. Questions of self-identification and recognition, as well as of diaspora, exile, and migration, are important topics for analysis in this program.
Major topics of study include:
- Varieties of beliefs and practices among different groups of Himalayan people
- The politics inherent in processes of everyday life in an exile community
- Aspects of contemporary Tibetan civilization
- History and politics of the region
- Himalayan arts and sciences
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Asian Studies
- Tibetan Studies
- Liberal Arts, General Studies
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SIT Study Abroad Scholarships
SIT Study Abroad awards need-based scholarships and grants. We do not offer merit-based awards at this time. Average awards range between $500 and $5,000 for our semester programs, and between $500 and $3,000 for our summer programs. Our scholarships and grants are available to all students accepted into an SIT Study Abroad program irrespective of citizenship, national origin, or home school. We do not require a separate scholarship application for each scholarship fund; eligible students will be evaluated for all funds for which they are eligible. Please note: SIT Study Abroad scholarships and grants are only applicable to tuition and room/board fees billed by SIT Study Abroad. We do not award scholarships or grants to cover any other expenses, including, but not limited to, immunizations, visa fees, books, or study abroad fees charged by your home school. If your home school has an established billing agreement with us, it is your responsibility to communicate with your home school as to how your SIT scholarship or grant will be passed on to you by your home school. For a list of available scholarships and grants, click here.
$500 - $5000
