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Nepal Study Abroad:
Summer 2027
Study Abroad Programs
Climate, Culture, and Change in the Himalayas
Explore the realities of climate change in Nepal while engaging directly with communities adapting to a rapidly changing world.
Spend four weeks in the Himalayas examining the impacts of climate change in the village of Lubra and the surrounding Mustang region. Witness how environmental shifts—from intensified monsoons to glacial melt—are transforming landscapes, livelihoods, and ways of life.
Through an interdisciplinary approach, you’ll explore the connections between climate change and environmental justice, development, conservation, and cultural change. Coursework includes drawing (no prior experience required) alongside studies in society and sustainability, helping you interpret and respond to what you observe.
Beyond the classroom, you’ll walk the land, engage with local residents, and gain insight into how communities are actively shaping their futures in the face of ongoing change. This experience challenges you to consider not only global issues, but your role in addressing them.
Open to students of all majors, this program invites you to learn directly from people and places at the frontlines of climate transformation.
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- Art/Art Studies
- Climate Change and Society
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Sustainable Development
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Program Itinerary
Follow the journey through Mustang and nearby villages, where students learn from local communities, take part in meaningful conversations, and explore the region before returning home with a deeper understanding of climate, culture, and community in Nepal.
Week 1
Travel to the Himalayan region of Mustang
En route to the mountains, we’ll travel briefly through the cities of Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Week 2
Lubra village
Here, we’ll focus on getting to know the village and the issues it’s facing. This includes discussions with villagers, learning about ongoing flooding, and lots of walking.
Part 3
Exploring around Lubra
Exploring around Lubra. Beyond the village, we’ll take several trips to the high rangelands and adjacent valley of Muktinath. These trips will help us to understand how the village is connected to the larger territory.
Part 4
Travel home
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Being immersed in Nepali culture—whether we were touring Buddhist monasteries in Pokhara or trekking through the mountains of the Mustang region—filled me with awe, wonder, and curiosity.
Principia study abroad is authentic experiential learning—students navigate unfamiliar environments and gain a deeper understanding of themselves and the world.
