A lifechanging, incredible experience July 18, 2023
By Teddy D (History, Brown University) - abroad from 02/02/2023 to 05/19/2023 with
SIT Study Abroad: Nepal - Tibetan and Himalayan Peoples
I was able to learn Tibetan Buddhist perspectives on mental health through an independent project. I was even able to meet His Holiness the Dalai Lama!
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The teachers were incredible and engaging. We had ample opportunity to explore our own interests. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
SIT did a great job in acclimating us to Nepal. They offered lots of support, along with room for independence. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my homestay! |
| * Food: |
Very vegetarian friendly |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
iSOS was very helpful. |
| * Safety: |
Boudha is a very safe neighborhood of Kathmandu. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The SIT Nepal program was incredible. I left feeling so much more confident in my ability to live abroad, and I had amazing experiences. The program did a great job in immersing me in Tibetan culture and helping me appreciate new perspectives. |
Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish that I had waited to get vaccinated until I arrived in Nepal |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
