Internship in Nepal
 Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas between India and China , Nepal is indeed a natural wonder. Though small in size, Nepal offers a wide range of diversity (both geographically and ethnically), in flora & fauna, populated by a variety of ethnic groups and spotted with colorful festivals. With the incomparable natural beauty, the warmth and hospitality of the Nepalese people and opportunities to serve the local communities, Internship in Nepal promises a rewarding experience for IFRE interns.
Nepal 's internship programs are highly organized and respected, offering benefits beyond just professional development . An internship in Nepal presents a wonderful opportunity to immerse with in the culture and work in your area of interest. The internship experience of Nepal lends a real-hand experience and understanding of issues affecting developing countries. The opportunity sure to offer understanding of country rich in culture, natural beauty, while can not be achieved through simple travel.
Orientation, Language and Cultural Immersion (First Week)
Your Nepal Internship experience starts with one week of orientation, language, and cultural immersion in Kathmandu . Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal , has two faces. One: a fabled capital populated by convivial pilgrims and meticulously-carved rose-brick temples. And two: a frenetic sprawl of modern towers, mobbed by beggars and monkeys and smothered in diesel fumes. However, you can choose to enroll in the orientation or go directly into an internship project. If you decide to participate in the one-week language and cultural immersion, your program begins with one-week of language classes, cultural immersion, and travel - offering interns glimpses into the beauty of the local language, as well as the culture present in the villages and people of Nepal - all prior to the start of the internship in Nepal.
Work in Internship Project (2 -12 weeks)
 This is the heart part of your internship experience in Nepal . IFRE presently collaborates with different organizations working in the areas of education, medical/healthcare, women's issues, and rural development to offer meaningful internship opportunities for interns. The selected internship projects/organizations are established, reputed, and all have a history of working with interns in the past. Presently, IFRE offers internship opportunities in teaching, medical/healthcare, photojournalism, children's issues, women's issues, and NGOs (mostly working in the fields of development and environmental issues) in Nepal .
Internship in Nepal: Internship Project and Role of Supervisor
One of the most distinguished features of IFRE's internships in Nepal is the guidance of supervisors. Whichever projects you choose, IFRE will assign a qualified supervisor to provide assistance for all interns throughout the duration of their chosen internship. Individuals filling the role of supervisor are usually either the director or chosen staff member of the project which interns choose. During your time as an international intern, you will be assigned a number of duties which volunteers also perform (in this sense, there are very few differences between IFRE's volunteers and interns). Wherein exists the differences between interning and volunteering is that the internship allows individuals to become more deeply involved in their chosen project (i.e. individuals interning in the women's issues projects can further explore issues such as the trafficking of women, domestic violence, skills-development, human rights, etc.). Please note: the project supervisor DOES NOT develop internship project as this is up to the intern to get as much or as little out of their projects. ALL participants should be proactive to ensure the ultimate success of their internships. Supervisors will provide at least five (5) hours each week to make certain that interns are adequately guided.
INTERNSHIP IN Nepal : COLLEGE CREDIT
You can earn academic credit for nearly every type of internship work in Nepal . The best way to receive academic credit is through your college/university. Therefore, please contact your respective faculty/academic advisor about receiving college credit for your internship work. Your college/university may need additional information about the program prior to approval, as well as require you to submit a research paper or other requirements. Alternatively, you can earn academic credit through Seattle Central Community College (SCCC). SCCC offers college credit for international programs such as: study abroad, volunteer abroad, intern abroad, language studies and even cultural-exchanging home-stays. IFRE suggests contacting Professor Steve Tash (please ask us for pertinent contact information) to further explore the option of receiving course credit for your international internship. IFRE is not associated with SCCC; so please make sure that you can transfer SCCC credit to your home university.
INTERNSHIP IN NEPAL : ARRANGEMENT OF ROOM/FOOD
 IFRE arranges room, meals and supervision for interns from the very beginning to the end of their internship. During the first week (if enrolled in the culture and language program), interns stay in IFRE's hostel located in Kathmandu - located in the heart of the city providing easy access to all parts of Kathmandu. Within the hostel, there are two experienced chefs who prepare authentic, Nepalese meals (very similar to Indian food) consisting of staples such as wheat breads, rice, curries, "Dal," "chapatti," and various pickles - three (3) times a day. Furthermore, as part of the culture and language program, interns stay with a local host family who will also prepare meals consisting of the local cuisines.
For the duration of the internship in Nepal , interns will stay with a local host family. However, interns in the Children's Issues project (Orphanage) will be accommodated within the orphanage's compound. Regardless of where interns are accommodated, IFRE provides a separate, simple and modest room but with shared bathrooms (with the orphanage or host family members). Details regarding living accommodations/food will be provided to interns in their personalized placement sheets prior to arrival in Nepal .
Nepal INTERNSHIP Program Fee & Dates:
Start Dates: Internship program starts on the following (first and third Monday of each month)
IFRE is proud to offer all of the services that our competitors offer at a very special economical price (nearly 50-175% less). We here at IFRE do not make 6-figured salaries; and we work very hard and smart to keep costs down especially for you the intern where it counts the most. We remain devoted to maintaining both the quality of the program and the safety of all interns involved. Here is a brief summary of the program fee and services that IFRE offers:
IFRE is a 501 (C) 3 organization so your program fee will be tax deductible as provided by law.
IFRE application fee: US $349. The application fee covers advertising, program promotion, and office expenses (rent, utilities, and staff salaries).
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- 4 days: US$329
- 1 week: US$604
- 2 weeks: US$735
- 3 weeks: US$798
- 4 weeks: US$861
- 5 weeks: US$924
- 6 weeks: US$987
- 7 weeks: US$1050
- 8 weeks: US$1113
- 9 weeks: US$1176
- 10 weeks: US$1239
- 11 weeks: US$1302
- 12 weeks: US$1363
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Program fee covers airport pickup, comprehensive insurance, room and food ( 3 local meals a day) for the entire project period, donation to project, Nepal office expenses (rent, utilities, salaries, vehicle), communication, and project co-ordination.
Nepal language program fee: US $250 for one week
Language fee covers language and cultural training, food and accommodations for seven (7) days, training materials (books, classroom materials, orientation package, TV, video, trainers), cost of local sight-seeing/tourist site arrangements, recreational activities, village stay/host family, cultural programs and additional activities, travel related expenses (one week orientation), and insurance.
Additional costs
International flights, visa extension, personal expenses on water/soft drinks/entertainment ($1-3 per day), laundry, telephone, immunization costs.
NEPAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FREE TIME
Throughout the entire internship (as well as the culture and language program), there are numerous occasions where interns have free time to themselves (weekends, evenings). However, IFRE does not offer programs for interns during this free time - this period is a great opportunity for self-discovery and independent learning. Alternatively, IFRE local staff members can provide insightful advice, invaluable travel tips, and numerous publications (even assist in booking travel) to help interns make the best use of their free time. Nepal is one of the most beautiful countries of the world - offering tremendous opportunities for travel, hiking a exploration. Easily accessible destinations include major tourist sites throughout Kathmandu , Pokhara, Lumbini and Chitwan.
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