Nepal: Exploration of Businesses, Spirituality, & WellBeing
Program
This interdisciplinary program will explore the small businesses, sprituality, and wellbeing in Kathmandu valley, Pokhara, and at The Cliff resort. Kathmandu valley comprises the three ancient cities of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, which were once independent states ruled by the Malla kings from the 12th to the 18th centuries. The three cities house seven UNESCO World Heritage shrines which are together listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Culture). The valley is also home to hundreds of other exquisite monuments, sculptures, artistic temples and magnificent art – reminders of the golden era in Nepal’s architecture.
In Pokhara, we appreciate the natural beauty and enhancement of spiritual wellbeing through light hiking that suits for all ages. Visiting this area of Nepal compliment the cosmopolitan Kathmandu City. The Cliff Resort is an example of a small size business capitalizing the beautiful natural setting which has successfully incorporating the concept of resort with various nature-based adventures for the visitors from all over the world.
Itinerary
- Kathmandu
- UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Pokhara
Academics
Nepal, with its vibrant culture, natural resources, and growing economy, is emerging as a hotspot for entrepreneurial ventures. Though Nepal is a land locked country, it thrives for its tourism industry. Participants will learn about the development and its current functions of the small business in that sector. They will also be able to reflect upon successful entrepreneurship in restaurant and travel businesses. In addition, the nature, spirituality of Nepal will be explored as integral asset for the wellbeing of this country.
Faculty Leaders
Dr. Meera Behera, M.Phil., PhD is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Georgian Court University. Before GCU, she worked as an adjunct at Rutgers and, Seton Hall University. Prior to that she worked as realtor associate at ReMax Real Estate. Before that she worked at Norfolk State University as Research Associate professor. Her current research work includes empirical studies on Corporate Governance and Corporate Finance. Meera has traveled to London, Thailand, and many places in India. She likes Mumbai. She speaks five Indian dialects. She loves travelling and tasting varieties of chai.
Sachiko Komagata, PT, PhD, NBC-HWC, ACSM-CPE, is an Associate Professor and Program Director of Integrative Health in the Department of Integrative Health & Exercise Science at Georgian Court University. Before GCU, she worked in an acute care hospital in the suburb of Philadelphia and taught graduate programs part time at UMDNJ, Thomas Jefferson University, and Temple University. She is a Certified Wellness Coach as well as an American College of Sports Medicine Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist. While she is originally from Japan, she has traveled extensively in Europe and Asia including England, France, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Finland, Italy, Spain, Greece, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, The Philippines, Hong Kong, and Australia. She loves eating food from around all corners of the globe and if you are lucky, you may find her cooking authentic food with her students on campus.
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