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Students will have the opportunity to participate in a study abroad and service-learning course in Nepal! Students will learn about South Asia and spend time in Nepal contributing to rebuilding a school in Bandipur, Tanahu. The students and faculty will explore the area by visiting UNESCO’s World Heritage sites in Kathmandu, the birthplace of Buddha in Lumbini, and other locations in Nepal. There will also be opportunities to explore Chitwan National Park, Hindu and Buddhist culture, and local festivals. For images of our prior trips, please click “Study Abroad” above, then click "More Information" under "Previous Trips."
Students will have the opportunity to participate in a study abroad and service-learning course in Nepal! Students will learn about South Asia and spend time in Nepal contributing to rebuilding a school in Bandipur, Tanahu. The students and faculty will explore the area by visiting UNESCO’s World Heritage sites in Kathmandu, the birthplace of Buddha in Lumbini, and other locations in Nepal. There will also be opportunities to explore Chitwan National Park, Hindu and Buddhist culture, and local festivals. For images of our prior trips, please click “Study Abroad” above, then click "More Information" under "Previous Trips."
Students will study the country’s history and culture with an in-country service learning experience. Students will help build homes for local people in need and get a taste of the local culture, history, and geography, including a visit to Lake Titicaca and the Ballestas Islands. For images of our prior trips, please click “Study Abroad” above, then click "More Information" under "Previous Trips."
Students will study the country’s history and culture with an in-country service learning experience. Students will help build homes for local people in need and get a taste of the local culture, history, and geography, including a visit to Lake Titicaca and the Ballestas Islands. For images of our prior trips, please click “Study Abroad” above, then click "More Information" under "Previous Trips."
As with any new adventure, it is important to make sure you have prepared accordingly. Studying abroad requires additional planning and preparation to make sure students are ready to take on a foreign area while also prepping for the unexpected.
The Office of Academic Affairs requires students to make two copies of all required documents and prepare a notebook to keep on hand during the trip. The other notebook will remain with Academic Affairs in the case of emergencies. Notebooks will be provided and should include the following:
Students are encouraged to research the country of travel to make proper choices of clothing, technology, and materials for activities ahead of time. Common items may include:
Office of Experiential Learning
Yemisi Milledge, Ph.D.
Director of Experiential Learning
229-931-2024
yemisi.milledge@gsw.edu
My most memorable trip was a GSW study abroad trip to Peru. I was not only able to explore the country and go to one of the seven wonders in the world, but I also helped build homes with the Fuller Center foundation.