The world’s rooftop in northern Nepal and Tibet is home to Buddhist traditions rich in iconography and deep religious meaning. The Kathmandu Valley has 7 World Heritage sites that weave together Buddhist and Hindu traditions. Students will gain understanding of the relationship Buddhist and Hindu traditions, schools, and culture. We will also be developing a STEAM education program with faculty at Kathmandu University. With a base in Kathmandu, the program includes a 14-day trek to Everest Base Camp, including several Buddhist Monasteries along the route.
Nepal: Art in the Himalayas
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DATES
25 April–24 May 2022 (approximately)
HOUSING
Students will stay in a traditional Newari house transformed into a heritage hotel in Patan (near Kathmandu). On the trek we will stay in teahouses along the route.
COURSES
Students will register for 4 credit hours from the following courses:
ARTED 578R Art Education Studio (3 credit hours)
ART 394R Special Problems in Art (1 credit hours)
Students may not take any other courses on this program, including BYU Online courses, without approval by the program directors and ISP.
COST
$3,300–3,700 + roundtrip airfare from SLC (approximately $1,300–1,600)
Includes Latter-day Saint, undergraduate tuition (increased cost for graduate and non-Latter-day Saint students), housing, excursions, admissions, transportation, some meals, and international health insurance coverage.
Not Included: airfare, personal expenses, some meals, and visa to Nepal.
TRAVEL
Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program sites. Airline reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent:
280 HRCB
(801) 422-6293
travel@byu.edu
PREPARATION
All students participating in the program will have an intensive experience with Nepalese art and culture as well as STEAM education. Accepted students are required to participate in an international, cross-cultural preparation course (IAS 201, 1 credit hour). This evening course will be held during the second block of winter semester 2022.
Part-time and non-BYU students will need to pay an additional tuition fee for enrolling in the prep class.
Accompanying spouses need to be credit-bearing participants on the program. Spouses will also need to apply online and take the preparation course.
All participants are required to show proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination (including booster) at least two weeks prior to departure.
FUNDING SOURCES
Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs.
Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB) will be considered for a study abroad scholarship and may be considered for other scholarships. They must indicate on their original online application that they want to be considered for financial aid.
Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants.
Students may also apply for experiential learning funds from their respective departments.
Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships).
APPLICATION PROCESS
Students must be 18 years-of-age or older to participate.
Complete the online application at kennedy.byu.edu/apply. A nonrefundable $35 application fee is required.
Applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete.
Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program.
The first payment is due upon acceptance. Please refer to the 2022 Payment Information document (see kennedy.byu.edu/isp-forms/ISPpayments2022.pdf).
Deadline: 10 February 2022
FACULTY
Mark Graham, is the program director and is a professor of art.
(801) 422-5866
mark_graham@byu.edu
SCHEDULE AND TIME COMMITMENT
All students participating in the program will be traveling together with the directors. Travel will be arranged through BYU Travel. Participants should plan to leave the USA on April 23 and arrive to Kathmandu on April 25.
INTERESTED STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT
International Study Programs
isp@byu.edu
(801) 422-3686
kennedy.byu.edu/isp
PROGRAM ADJUSTMENTS
International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost. If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU financial account. ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.