InterAction| Nepal is an immersive, interdisciplinary study abroad program offered during Spring 2026 with the support of the Department of Landscape Architecture, Department of Global Health and the UW Nepal Studies Initiative. It is open to both graduate & undergraduate students in any discipline.

Participants will explore the impacts of contemporary development on river ecologies and communities, support river conservation efforts, and work to improve human health/well-being at a local scale through community-based participatory design and project implementation. The Nepal River Conservation Trust and students/faculty from Kathmandu University will serve as key collaborators.

Program activities include lectures & discussions, organizational site visits, independent study, language instruction, community workshops, hands-on project implementation and extended trekking and rafting excursions. Students can register for 12 credits, or 15 credits if pursuing the independent study option. Additional information on courses, costs and the application process can be found on the program’s Study Abroad page.

Applications are due November 15!

An online information session will take place Thursday, November 7th at 7pm PST via Zoom.

Questions? Contact Ben Spencer at bspen@uw.edu