Participants study at the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City for one semester. All courses in the International Division and regular university are conducted in Spanish. Students live with local host families. Students study intensive Nepali language, religions, culture and society for one semester on this Pitzer College program outside Kathmandu. An independent research project for credit is required.
Nepali scholars teach courses in English or through translation.
Field trips and treks are integral. Housing is with Nepali families. One area studies or Anthropology course recommended. The programs include intensive Russian language and the study of history or literature, at the sites respectively. Students live either in dormitories or with Russian families.