Home Stay and Cultural Exchange Program
Program DescriptionHome stay and cultural exchange programs are a fantastic way to get more out of a trip to Nepal and can be arranged in most areas of Nepal with our 30 host families. Participants will be placed with a Nepali family in a small rural village for the duration of their stay. This provides the volunteers with an excellent opportunity to immerse themselves in depth of all aspects of Nepali culture, lifestyle, language, food and people. Volunteers should remember that this is a cultural exchange and that an effort to offer some knowledge of their own home culture and customs to the family with whom they stay is appreciated. The best time to come is between August and December, the time when most large local festivals take place resulting in an overall more exciting experience.
During their stay, volunteers will attend 2 hours of language lessons in the morning and in the afternoon. They will also have the opportunity to visit and help out at the local school. Nepali culture is distinctively friendly and open and participants are made to feel as though they are part of the family. A FUN Nepal local coordinator will be on hand to help volunteers.
Requirements - No specific requirements.
Program Dates - Are very flexible, the minimum time for the program is one week and the maximum length of stay is 5 months.
Suggestions - Since it is a cultural exchange volunteers can bring along things relevant to their culture, and pictures of their family and where they live.
Accommodations - A simple room with a bed.
Meals ? Depending on your host family, you will start the day with a cup of tea. Lunch is served between 9:00am to 9:30am and is usually dal/bhat (rice, lentils and vegetables). Dinner is also dal/bhat 6:30pm to 7:00pm. The food is very simple but extremely tasty and filling. Additional food such as biscuits can be bought at the local shop if you should still be hungry.
Locations - Kathmandu, Chitwan, Dhulikhel, Godawari, Pokhara (We can arrange alternative placements all over Nepal)
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When I organized my trip to Nepal, little did I know what an enriching
cultural experience I had in store for myself. As a student of
sociology, I was drawn to the cultural differences in Nepal, as well as
the opportunity to help others. Traveling...
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UK
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