About this Course

In June 2011, seven SNC students and two faculty members will travel with the Truckee, CA-based Bodhi Tree Foundation to deliver pre/postnatal vitamins and medical supplies to the women of Humla, the most remote region of Nepal, deep in the western Himalayas. This trip will be the center of two courses each student will complete; the students will gain traditional academic and real-world knowledge of Service Learning as well as Nepali art and culture. In addition to our service, we will visit many significant cultural and religious monuments for both Buddhists and Hindus. Join us as we prepare for this adventure of a lifetime.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Reminder for Last Minute To Do's

1. Get Extra Passport photos

2. Purchase Travel and evacuation insurance at http://www.inext.com/ (Minimum requirement: Platinum Plan for $88)

3. Submit idea for culminating project to Amye and Erika before Thursday, June 2 (feel free to call us if you want to discuss your ideas - syllabus coming soon)

4. Complete the Reading Response Sheets as much as possible before departure; they must be completed before landing in Kathmandu

5. Complete “Travel Quick Reference Form” and send to Erika (in dropbox under "Readings")

6. Make scans of your passport, driver’s license, regular health insurance card, and debit/credit cards you’re bringing and send to Erika

7. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PURCHASES in addition to packing list:
Inflatable Neck Pillow for Plane
Money Belt
Bandaids
Neosporin
Moleskin
Blister packs
Athletic Tape
Benadryl
Imodium-AD (loperamide)
Pocket knife or scissors
Pocket Hand Sanitizer
Duct tape (put around trekking poles instead of carrying the roll)
Vitamins (multi-vitamin, C or immunity booster such as Airborne or Emergen-C)
General Antibiotics (Cipro or Z-pack)
Minimum 20 Electrolyte tablets (Nuun or Hammer)
Mark All prescription drugs with brand and generic name with instructions on purpose of drug and dosage (think if you are passed out or get amnesia)

*Thanks to Student Government, everyone has a large-mouthed Nalgene and Headlamp

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