Program Details
DATES
17DAYS
SERVICE HOURS
TUITION
$6099* (Plus Airfare)
AVAILABILITY
Alongside our partner, The Small World, you will learn about sustainable development, rural education, and women’s empowerment.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Support in the construction of a structure to improve girls’ access to education.
Experience the remote mountain villages of the Solukhumbu region.
Learn about Nepali culture while trekking through Sherpa villages.
Course Elements
1 is the least rigorous, 5 is the most rigorous
LEARNING SERVICE
CURRICULUM
TREKKING
LIVING CONDITIONS
ON THE MOVE
REMOTENESS
These children became an inspiration for me. I never would have thought that it would be children, some as young as 3 years old, who would teach me what it truly means to have courage and to be empowered.
NEPAL // 2015 COURSE
Nepal
Photo GalleryItinerary
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Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
Day 15
Day 16
Day 17
NOTE
Nepal : In Three Phases
1
PRE-COURSE CURRICULUM
2
FIELD STUDY
3
LIFELONG NETWORK
Travel Journal
During the travel phase of each SStS course, you will spend time reflecting and processing your experience. The posts below are from past programs.
Krishma
Hope Girls
The Project
Important Details
TUITION*
Tuition (students from partner schools): $5899
Tuition (students from non-partner schools): $6099
*Students attending a partner school receive a tuition discount. Click HERE to see partner schools. Please note that tuition does not include airfare.
AIRFARE*
Estimated Flight Cost: $2400
*All students travel to their program destination on a group flight booked by Students Shoulder-to-Shoulder. Participants are responsible for any increase in airfares imposed by the airlines. All participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the departure city. SStS will confirm airfare and connecting travel information approximately 60 days before travel.
FINANCIAL AID
SStS is in search of curious, compassionate, globally-minded students from all backgrounds. We will do all that we can financially to support students who require assistance. If you would like to be considered for financial assistance, please indicate this on the application. Resources are limited and tend to be less than 50% of tuition.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
For a full description of our Terms and Conditions please CLICK HERE.