By: Lawrence Maina The Nepal Virtual Program was a powerful journey of cultural engagement despite being physically distant. Over the course of the program, I felt like I was traveling through the lens of Nepal from ancient cities and temples to busy marketplaces and peaceful spiritual sites. Each day offered a unique insight into Nepalese … Read more about this article
Cooking Workshop: NEPALESE MOMO Dumplings Dr. Aryal and his family hosted the Momo cooking class with us Momo recipe: Ingredients: Step 1. Mix ground meat, vegetables, salt and Momo masala Step 2. Make dumplings: wrap about two tablespoons of the mix in a wrap. Step 3. Steam for 20 minutes. Step 4. Serve with tomato … Read more about this article
Kathmandu Durbar Square Kathmandu Durbar Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the heart of Kathmandu, Nepal. It is a complex of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards, and shrines that showcase the rich cultural heritage and architectural prowess of the Nepalese people. The square was once the royal palace of the Malla and Shah … Read more about this article
Patan City Patan, also known as Lalitpur, is a historic city located in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, beautiful architecture, and vibrant art scene. Patan is home to numerous ancient temples, palaces, and courtyards, including the Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is … Read more about this article
Bhaktapur City Bhaktapur is a historic city located in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and vibrant art scene. The city is home to several ancient temples, courtyards, and palaces, including the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bhaktapur is also famous … Read more about this article
Students reflect on their experiences traveling ‘abroad’ to Chile this March through our Chile Virtual Program. The week included livestream tours, in-person presentations, and interactive workshops.
Grace O. I had a wonderful time at the Chile event, especially on the fourth day when we explored and tried out Chile foods. What made it truly special for me was not just the delicious food, but the sense of togetherness it fostered. Food holds a special place in my heart as a significant … Read more about this article
Vanessa G. The final Chile meeting was definitely one of the most fun experiences in this program. Ending this program in person with my fellow Virtual Chile Program students was so much fun. We learned earlier on in the week that empanadas are a popular option in Chilean culture. Carlos was kind enough to stop … Read more about this article
Previous Next Lionel N. The “Art in resistance” & graphic artist workshop took place today, I observed that they developed lifts/ elevators that lift people to the top of hills because the hills in Chile are so steep that was an interesting revelation. Most of them are out of commission now, but there are still … Read more about this article
Ayla Schroepfer Today during day 2 of our Chile experience we got to see a local open food market. The market is open every Wednesday and Saturday in which people grab their fruits and vegetables for the week to prepare meals. The prices of the foods can vary depending on the harvest and weather conditions. The … Read more about this article
