Kathmandu, Nepal: Microgrid Systems for Rural Development

I truly enjoyed my time with The Green Program in Nepal. It was an incredible trip, we were able to learn about the culture and stay in a remote village while learning about the electricity distribution problems. It was amazing to have hands on experience with building a solar micro-grid.

If you are looking for a study abroad experience, you have to check out The Green Program! The Green Program provides an amazing program that is also compatible with the schedule of busy college students. The 10 day program was jam-packed and full of knowledge. The Green Program first ensured that travel and accommodations were comfortable for all of its attendees. I enjoyed that along with the educational aspect of the program, The Green Program also highlighted the importance of learning the Nepalese people and their culture. We visited World Heritage UNESCO sites, visited renewable energy sites in the Kathmandu Valley, and ate traditional foods throughout the trip. We also were able to transform the knowledge we learned from Kathmandu University into action when we installed the micro-grid system in a rural Nepalese village. The Green Program truly executed its mission in this program to utilize the world as a classroom. The students were encouraged to collaborate with the local people during the project, to learn more about the Nepalese culture, and to have a well-rounded understanding about the installation of the solar panels. It is also important to mention how the program coordinators ensured that everyone on the trip was safe and welcomed. The Green Program are definitely community builders who enabled all of the attendees to create lifelong relationships. I am extremely excited to attend another program led by The Green Program, and I am proud to be an alumni of an incredible organization.