{"id":35527,"date":"2019-05-05T14:07:30","date_gmt":"2019-05-05T21:07:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carpediemeducation.org\/?page_id=35527"},"modified":"2025-10-19T08:02:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T15:02:20","slug":"india","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/programs\/india\/","title":{"rendered":"India &#038; Nepal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-35527\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-35527-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-35527-0\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-35527-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-35527-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-hero panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"hero-text-main panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-35527-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-hero so-widget-sow-hero-default-b87e7bcd5e5f-35527 so-widget-fittext-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t data-fit-text-compressor=\"1\"\n\t\t>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-base\" style=\"display: none\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-slider-images\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-settings=\"{&quot;pagination&quot;:true,&quot;speed&quot;:800,&quot;timeout&quot;:8000,&quot;paused&quot;:false,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:false,&quot;swipe&quot;:true,&quot;nav_always_show_desktop&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;nav_always_show_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;breakpoint&quot;:&quot;780px&quot;,&quot;unmute&quot;:false,&quot;anchor&quot;:null}\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"min-height: 500px\"\t\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\t\t<li class=\"sow-slider-image  sow-slider-image-cover\" style=\"visibility: visible;;background-color: #ffffff;background-image: url(https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CD_Website-Hero-Images.png)\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">India &amp; Nepal<\/span><\/h1>\n\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"gastro-text\" style=\"text-align: center\">Mountains to Sea: A journey of spirituality and sustainability<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul>\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"sow-slider-pagination\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"0\" aria-label=\"Display slide 1\"><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slide-nav sow-slide-nav-next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"next\" aria-label=\"Next slide\" data-action=\"next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em class=\"sow-sld-icon-thin-right\"><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slide-nav sow-slide-nav-prev\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"previous\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\" data-action=\"prev\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em class=\"sow-sld-icon-thin-left\"><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-35527-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"logo-CDE panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-35527-0-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-35527\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cde-logo.png\" width=\"706\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cde-logo.png 706w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cde-logo-300x68.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-35527-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-35527-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-35527-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_themegrill_flash_heading tg-widget section-title-wrapper panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"section-title-main flash_inherit_color panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-35527-1-0-0\" >\t<h3 class=\"section-title\">Semester in India &amp; Nepal<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-35527-1-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube is-type-video is-provider-youtube epyt-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe  style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto;\"  id=\"_ytid_55244\"  width=\"800\" height=\"450\"  data-origwidth=\"800\" data-origheight=\"450\"  data-relstop=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j3MFioQtd8M?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=3&loop=0&rel=0&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-35527-1-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button\" data-index=\"4\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-35527-1-0-2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-c2c6e035feb5-35527\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Nepal_India-Sample-Itinerary.pdf\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tDOWNLOAD SAMPLE ITINERARY\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-35527-1-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div class=\"section-text-intro panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-35527-1-0-3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birthplace of myriad forms of religion and spirituality, India and Nepal are a convergence of ancient traditions and the embodiment of paradox. From the majestic Himalyas to the bustling and vibrant \u201csilicon\u201d cities and coastal towns that have welcomed travelers for millennium, you will experience a region in transition, grappling with the questions of how to hold on to traditions, respect diversity and democracy, and meet the needs of a changing climate and society.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carpe Diem Education offers an experience that brings you face to face with complex social structures, a diversity of religions and geographic regions and the intersections where tradition and change collide.\u00a0 You will get the chance to engage with organizations working on regenerative solutions to climate change, connect to life in local communities through homestays, experience the spirituality of an Ashram,\u00a0 trek in the Himalayas, kayak through the backwaters, and sample the amazing regional cuisines as your share meals with our amazing partners and soon to be new friends. Throughout your journey the people you meet and the places you stay will teach you about the complexities of the region, widen your perspective, and help you make insights to understand the interconnectedness of the world. As you come to understand how one action impacts another, and what happens in the mighty Himalayas affects the coastal communities downstream, you can start to explore your purpose and the role you want to play in a globally interconnected world. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-35527-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-35527-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-35527-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_themegrill_flash_heading tg-widget section-title-wrapper panel-first-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div class=\"flash_inherit_color panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-35527-2-0-0\" >\t<h3 class=\"section-title\">Where We Travel<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-35527-2-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-35527\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/India-Nepal-Program-Map-2500-\u00d7-1406-px-2500-\u00d7-1600-px-1024x655.jpg\" width=\"780\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/India-Nepal-Program-Map-2500-\u00d7-1406-px-2500-\u00d7-1600-px-1024x655.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/India-Nepal-Program-Map-2500-\u00d7-1406-px-2500-\u00d7-1600-px-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/India-Nepal-Program-Map-2500-\u00d7-1406-px-2500-\u00d7-1600-px-1536x983.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/India-Nepal-Program-Map-2500-\u00d7-1406-px-2500-\u00d7-1600-px-2048x1311.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/India-Nepal-Program-Map-2500-\u00d7-1406-px-2500-\u00d7-1600-px-150x96.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" title=\"India &#038; Nepal Program Map (2500 \u00d7 1406 px) (2500 \u00d7 1600 px)\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-35527-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-35527-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-35527-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_themegrill_flash_heading tg-widget section-title-wrapper panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div class=\"flash_inherit_color panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-35527-3-0-0\" >\t<h3 class=\"section-title\">Program Details<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-35527-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-35527-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-35527-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image-grid panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-35527-4-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image-grid so-widget-sow-image-grid-default-725b1cd53b35-35527\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"sow-image-grid-wrapper\"\n\t\tdata-max-width=\"400\"\t\tdata-max-height=\"400\"\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-image-grid-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/India-F-S-4.jpg\" class=\"sow-image-grid-image_html\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/India-F-S-4.jpg 500w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/India-F-S-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/India-F-S-4-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-image-grid-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/India-F-S-2.jpg\" class=\"sow-image-grid-image_html\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/India-F-S-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/India-F-S-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/India-F-S-2-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-image-grid-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"1042\" src=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/\u200eClimate-Nutritional-Facts-India-Nepal.\u200e1-e1712721263651.jpeg\" class=\"sow-image-grid-image_html\" alt=\"\" title=\"\u200eClimate Nutritional Facts India Nepal.\u200e1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/\u200eClimate-Nutritional-Facts-India-Nepal.\u200e1-e1712721263651.jpeg 773w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/\u200eClimate-Nutritional-Facts-India-Nepal.\u200e1-e1712721263651-223x300.jpeg 223w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/\u200eClimate-Nutritional-Facts-India-Nepal.\u200e1-e1712721263651-760x1024.jpeg 760w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/\u200eClimate-Nutritional-Facts-India-Nepal.\u200e1-e1712721263651-150x202.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-35527-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-35527-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div class=\"program-facts panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-35527-4-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><span style=\"color: #b53e4d;\">Length<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>70 days (10 weeks)<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #b53e4d;\">Program Dates*<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Spring 2026: Closed<\/p>\n<p>Fall 2026: September 24 - December 5<\/p>\n<p>* Dates may fluctuate depending on flight times and availability.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #b53e4d;\">Group Size<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">2 Overseas Educators and up to 13 students<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #b53e4d;\">Eligibility<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Our typical student is between 17-22, though we sometimes work with students slightly outside that range depending on circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #b53e4d;\">College Credit &amp; Scholarships<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Learn more about: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/college-credit\">College Credit<\/a><\/strong> &amp; <strong><a href=\"\/scholarships\">Scholarships<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #b53e4d;\">Language Requirements<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #b53e4d;\">Cost\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>$17,900<\/p>\n<p>Program tuition includes all food, accommodations, scheduled program activities, and international travel insurance for the duration of the program. International airfare and spending money are extra.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International airfare estimated at $1800 - 2200; internal India flight estimated $200 - $300; visa fees estimated at $150.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #b53e4d;\">Climate Nutritional Facts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Being aware of our footprint is a great first step.\u00a0 Learning what to do about it, is ahead.\u00a0 To start mitigating the extra carbon of your trip, students are encouraged to consider eating a low-meat diet, purchasing locally-made green products, using public transit where available, and talking to their local community and politicians about climate change.<\/p>\n<p>During this program students will \"inset\" much of their carbon through volunteer projects. Students will eat and drink from typically immediately local sources, staying in housing that supports local entrepreneurs and communities, and learning about ways to better the environment that can be taken home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-35527-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-35527-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-35527-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-35527-5-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-35527\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ink_2-copy.png\" width=\"802\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ink_2-copy.png 802w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ink_2-copy-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ink_2-copy-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" title=\"ink_2 copy\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-35527-5-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_themegrill_flash_heading tg-widget section-title-wrapper\" data-index=\"12\" ><div class=\"flash_inherit_color panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-35527-5-0-1\" >\t<h3 class=\"section-title\">About Our India &amp; Nepal Semester<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-35527-5-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"13\" ><div class=\"section-text-intro panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-35527-5-0-2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Perhaps more than any other place on earth, India and Nepal harnesses a depth of history and culture that is undeniably vibrant and alive, yet irrevocably changing and evolving in response to today\u2019s fast-paced world.<\/p>\n<p>Given the region's massive population and increasing demand for resources, it is especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change. We\u2019ll engage with communities that are proactively adapting to the challenges that climate change is presenting. Interwoven into each experience is the ever-present role of spirituality, and the myriad ways this is infused into the lives of the people you meet.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout our journey, we\u2019ll explore concepts of wealth and poverty, and the impacts of social systems that result in oppression for some, and opportunity for others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-35527-5-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"14\" ><div class=\"section-text-intro panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-35527-5-0-3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><b>Questions We'll Explore:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do we reconcile the vast disconnect between privilege and poverty that we see nearly every day?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What role does religion and spirituality play in the lives of the people we meet?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How are communities in the region addressing increased demands on resources? What strategies are being implemented to address water shortages, shifting weather patterns, desertification of agricultural lands, and loss of endemic forests?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the conflicts between an evolving technological and industrial movement, and the ancient traditions of artisans and craftspeople, religious sects, and social structures?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-35527-5-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image-grid\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image-grid so-widget-sow-image-grid-default-3fbf13dff59f-35527\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"sow-image-grid-wrapper\"\n\t\tdata-max-width=\"400\"\t\tdata-max-height=\"400\"\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-image-grid-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/India-F-S-6.jpg\" class=\"sow-image-grid-image_html\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/India-F-S-6.jpg 500w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/India-F-S-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/India-F-S-6-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-image-grid-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/India-F-S-10.jpg\" class=\"sow-image-grid-image_html\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/India-F-S-10.jpg 500w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/India-F-S-10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/India-F-S-10-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-35527-5-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"16\" ><div class=\"section-text-intro panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-35527-5-0-5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><b>Engage <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in conservation with local organizations.\u00a0 Work with an an NGO working to protect India\u2019s wildlife, take part in earthquake rebuilding work in Nepal, and learn how simple technological innovations coupled with ancient sustainable practices can help restore the water table in a drought stricken region of India. \u00a0 Discover how people are adapting to unique local conditions, creating a more sustainable model of living in community and relating to the environment, and how these efforts support local economies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Engage in hands-on work through artistic internships with local artisans<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you\u2019ll explore skills and crafts that have been practiced for centuries, yet are being lost in the age of technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>While living with homestay families in both rural and urban settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we\u2019ll witness the contrast that arises in economic disparity, and the results of having different levels of access to education, resources, and technology. You\u2019ll discover spiritual concepts and practices that focus less on changing the external and emphasize cultivating happiness within.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Discover the rich tapestry of religious traditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, practices and beliefs that emerged in these lands as you learn about Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism and explore the impact that traditions from outside\u00a0 like Islam, Christianity and Judaism have also had in shaping the cutlure and diverse current context.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>And so much more!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carpe Diem Education\u2019s India and Nepal semester provides a window of access into diverse forms of spirituality, the complexities of addressing climate change, and a deeper understanding of regions' complex social structures.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-35527-5-0-6\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image-grid\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image-grid so-widget-sow-image-grid-default-3fbf13dff59f-35527\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"sow-image-grid-wrapper\"\n\t\tdata-max-width=\"400\"\t\tdata-max-height=\"400\"\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-image-grid-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/India-F-S-9.jpg\" class=\"sow-image-grid-image_html\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/India-F-S-9.jpg 500w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/India-F-S-9-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/India-F-S-9-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-image-grid-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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\n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ink_2-copy.png\" width=\"802\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ink_2-copy.png 802w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ink_2-copy-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ink_2-copy-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" title=\"ink_2 copy\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-35527-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-35527-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-35527-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_themegrill_flash_heading tg-widget section-title-wrapper panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div class=\"flash_inherit_color panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-35527-6-0-0\" >\t<h3 class=\"section-title\">Testimonials<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-35527-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-35527-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-35527-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div class=\"text-18 panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-35527-7-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\"This is a program that will stretch you to the limits of what you thought was possible and leave you feeling confident.\"<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>-<strong><span style=\"color: #ee5826;\">Daphne,<br \/>\nCDE Student<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-35527-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-35527-7-1-0\" 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No where else will you experience such diversity and contrast.\"<br \/>\n<em>- Rebecca,<br \/>\nProgram Director<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-35527-7-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-35527-7-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div class=\"text-18 panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-35527-7-2-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\"If you're looking for a sign to tell you to take a gap year then these words are for you: do it.\"<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>-<strong><span style=\"color: #ee5826;\">Colleen,<br \/>\nCDE Student<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-35527-8\"  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