UMW in Nepal

International Perspectives on Leadership and Service

Program Dates

December 26 — January 8

Winter Break 2022-2023

Registration

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Program Fees

$4,740

$500 deposit due upon registration.
Final $4,240 due October 9, 2022.

Included

Round-trip international airfare
Airport transfers and ground transportation
Housing and accommodations
Some meals
Guided tours and associated entrance fees
International health insurance
UMW Education Abroad fee

NOT Included

UMW tuition (may be part of your Fall 2022 course load)
International visa
Some meals
Personal expenses
Supplemental meals or snacks
Souvenirs
Immunizations

Health Information

International travel may require immunizations or preventative medicines. Please refer to the US Center for Disease Control’s Traveler’s Health Information Page for recommendations. The UMW Health Center provides free travel consultations by appointment, as well as travel information for UMW students. The Center for International Education recommends that each student have a personalized medical consultation prior to international travel.

This program includes moderate hiking through uneven terrain and significant walking.

Leadership and service take various forms and are affected by many things including culture, economic opportunity and governmental structures. Join Dr. David Rettinger and Sarah Dewees on a program this winter break, using Nepal as a case study and applying what you learn in class to the current environment and society in Nepal. You will get to experience the beauty of this unique country through:

Walking tours of Kathmandu and the medieval city of Bhaktapur
Service projects impacting the local community
Visits to local schools, universities, and governmental agencies
Traditional meals, arts and entertainment
Tours to Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Swayambhunath Temples, and both Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the mountains of Pharping

Accommodations

Students will stay in double occupancy rooms in a comfortable local guest house and hotels. Breakfast is provided and Wifi access is included at all locations.

Coursework

In addition to the program travel during Winter Break, students will enroll in the Fall 2019 course IDIS 350V for 3 credits. The course will meet weekly for the last 8 weeks of the fall semester in preparation for the trip to Nepal.

This course satisfies the Beyond the Classroom OR Diverse and Global Perspectives general education requirement by contract with the Faculty Director only.

Requirements & Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in order to participate. This program is open to all UMW students regardless of major or year of study. It is also open to non-UMW students but enrollment in IDIS 350V for the Fall 2022 semester is required.

Scholarships

Faculty-Led Program Scholarships are available to UMW students (deadlines apply).

Payment

See the program fees and payment due dates in the right column. Use the Make a Payment button below to pay your deposit and regular program payment. Use the Special Payment option to pay a special amount (such as additional insurance or payment in a different amount as a result of a scholarship award).

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UMW in Nepal | International Perspectives on Leadership and Service