Wake Forest University Nepal (Summer)
Discover Nepal
Wake Forest University's Summer Program in Nepal (SPIN) is based in a semi-urban town about 100 miles west of Kathmandu. During the program, students conduct research on how social status affects peoples' lives. They also work on a development project in assisting in assessing community needs of marginalized people and planning to meet those needs. Needs focus on poverty, education, health and the needs of women and children.A Wake Forest faculty member travels and stays in Nepal to oversee program academics and teach required courses. Courses include ANT 383 (basic Nepali language
and culture) and ANT 384 (development related research).
This program will not be running for Summer 2019
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This program will not be running for Summer 2019
Wake Forest University's Summer Program in Nepal (SPIN) is based in a semi-urban town about 100 miles west of Kathmandu. During the program, students conduct research on how social status affects peoples' lives. In 2018 students will help present results of past research to participating communities. They will also work on a development project in assisting in assessing community needs of marginalized people and planning to meet those needs. Needs focus on poverty, education, health and the needs of women and children.
A Wake Forest faculty member travels and stays in Nepal to oversee program academics and teach required courses. Courses include ANT 383 (basic Nepali language and culture) and ANT 384 (development related research).
Nepal, a country famous for being home of one-third of the Himalayan Mountain Range, is also rich in both history and culture. With a population of nearly 30 million, its people also exhibit great diversity. Its traditions and social practices are shaped by exposure to globalism, urbanization, democracy and issues of universal human rights. In places like Kathmandu, these factors are palpable, but in rural areas where the vast majority of people still farm or herd animals, they are less pronounced.
Wake Forest University's Summer Program in Nepal (SPIN) is based in a semi-urban town about 100 miles west of Kathmandu. During the program, students conduct research on how social status affects peoples' lives. In 2018 students will help present results of past research to participating communities. They will also work on a development project in assisting in assessing community needs of marginalized people and planning to meet those needs. Needs focus on poverty, education, health and the needs of women and children.
A Wake Forest faculty member travels and stays in Nepal to oversee program academics and teach required courses. Courses include ANT 383 (basic Nepali language and culture) and ANT 384 (development related research) for a total of 6 hours of credit.
A Wake Forest faculty member travels and stays in Nepal to oversee program academics and teach required courses. Courses include ANT 383 (basic Nepali language and culture) and ANT 384 (development related research) for a total of 6 hours of credit.
Dr. Steven Folmar
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Phone: (336) 758 6065
E-mail: folmarsj@wfu.edu
Website: www.wfu.edu/Academic-departments/Anthropology/nepal
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Phone: (336) 758 6065
E-mail: folmarsj@wfu.edu
Website: www.wfu.edu/Academic-departments/Anthropology/nepal
Primarily homestays; two students per family.
Other activities include trekking and visits to cultural and educational sites such as the Royal Palace in Patan, Boudanath, Marsangdi College, hospitals and religious temples.
- Good academic standing
- Open to all majors
The total cost of summer study abroad can be broken down into four categories:
Tuition (6 hrs) - $5,400
Airfare (estimated) - $1,900
Personal Expenses (estimated) ~ $1040
Estimated total cost - $11,270
- Program Fee - Usually covers room, in-country travel, excursions, some meals and other costs associated with the program.
- Tuition – Students on WFU summer programs pay WFU summer school tuition per credit hour. The 2018 summer rate is $900/per credit hour.
- Airfare (estimated) – Varies per location. Students are responsible for their own airfare unless otherwise noted.
- Personal Expenses (estimated) – These will vary depending on the students' spending habits, cost of living in the destination country, and the number of meals included in the program fee. This may also include visa fees, vaccinations, academic supplies/books and other miscellaneous daily expenses.
Tuition (6 hrs) - $5,400
Airfare (estimated) - $1,900
Personal Expenses (estimated) ~ $1040
Estimated total cost - $11,270
For information on scholarships, please contact the Center for Global Programs and Studies.
http://studyabroad.wfu.edu/funding/#Summer%20Scholarship Information
http://studyabroad.wfu.edu/funding/#Summer%20Scholarship Information
Dr. Steven Folmar
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Phone: (336) 758 6065
E-mail: folmarsj@wfu.edu
Website: www.wfu.edu/Academic-departments/Anthropology/nepal
Michael Tyson
Assistant Director for Study Abroad
Center for Global Programs and Studies
116 Reynolda Hall
Phone: (336) 758 4072
E-mail: tysonmj@wfu.edu
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Phone: (336) 758 6065
E-mail: folmarsj@wfu.edu
Website: www.wfu.edu/Academic-departments/Anthropology/nepal
Michael Tyson
Assistant Director for Study Abroad
Center for Global Programs and Studies
116 Reynolda Hall
Phone: (336) 758 4072
E-mail: tysonmj@wfu.edu