Nepal

Finding Global Community at UC Davis and Beyond

Rikiya Hatano returned to Davis in January 2023 to continue working towards a Bachelor of Science in International Agricultural Development. Getting involved with campus programs, Hatano took up the role of a Global Ambassador Mentor Fellow in Spring 2023.

Memoirs from Nepal

Miuccia Halim, UC Davis Seminars Abroad "Nepal—Community, Technology, and Sustainability" Alum. “Where you sit depends on where you stand.” As our team huddled together in the dimly lit dining hall of Machhapuchchhre Village Inn in Nepal, we attentively listened to our mentor, Samrat Katwal, emphasize our roles as outsiders of the rural community we were aiming to help..."

Quarter Abroad Nepal - Cost

The Community, Technology, and Sustainability in Nepal Winter Break Intensive program provides financial aid options and outlines program fees that cover accommodations, meals, transportation, and insurance, while also noting that additional personal expenses, such as airfare and entertainment, are not included.

Quarter Abroad Nepal - Travel

The Community, Technology, and Sustainability in Nepal Winter Break Intensive program includes pre-departure and on-site orientations, requires students to arrange their own travel and obtain necessary visas, provides public transportation details for participants, and offers GeoBlue Global Health Insurance coverage while encouraging LGBTQIA+ travelers to research local culture and resources before departure.

Quarter Abroad Nepal - Courses

UC Davis Summer Abroad Nepal offers students the opportunity to earn units over the summer through immersive coursework, enhanced by local excursions, guest lectures and reflective assignments.

Quarter Abroad Nepal - On Site

The Community, Technology, and Sustainability in Nepal Winter Break Intensive program partners with Hands On Institute, offering students accommodations in shared hotel rooms and homestays, meals throughout the program, excursions to cultural and historical sites, and opportunities to collaborate on community development projects with local students while navigating the unique social and environmental challenges of Nepal.