The People:
There are 12 students. They are all from Pitzer and Colorado College except me, Claire (Swarthmore), and Luke (Pomona). Everyone is really nice and I am having fun getting to know them. The staff are totally awesome. So far I have had 3 teachers, they all have slightly different accents and stuff, but they are all wonderful at what they do. I just had a lecture on the geographical politics of Nepal. It was REALLY interesting. I learned that they don't have a government right now. The changes here are monumental. It is as if American citizens decided to completely rearrange our states and everything to accomodate all ethnic groups and such. In Nepal they are trying for a complete democracy in which every group has a voice. There would be a state for the different language groups and everything. It is really amazing. I hope it all works out though because foreign meddling is making it hard. For 4 months they haven't had a government. The president is a ceremonial figure and right now they are trying to elect a Prime minister. The normal way to do this would be to give it to the party with the most votes. There is no majority but the Maoists have the most votes. Other people (the old elites) are trying to make it so the Maoists don't get to choose the PM. It is all very complicated. I can't believe this is all happening right now! Anyways, it's almost dinner time so I better go. If you have any questions please comment! I can't seem to get my whitman email, so aol or facebook is the way to go for that.
Love, Hailey
PS Bekah, I am counting on you :).
4 comments:
HI Hailey,
Thanks for the blog update and the PHONE CALL!!!! It was GREAT talking to you while driving home from camping. I'm glad to hear that you're settling in to life in Bahktapour sp? Interesting hearing about the government or lack of government in Nepal at the moment. I wish for you a warm and loving host family with a comfortable and cozy home. I'll look forward to talking or skyping again soon! Love Mom
Wow, sounds like you are having a fantastic time so far! That's so crazy that there is essentially no government now, wow! Sounds like an incredible experience! I hope your host family is as wonderful as you are, and that there are no bedbugs or fleas. love, sarah
You can count on me Hailey!!! I am so happy for you in Nepal! I loved your comment about Nepal not having a government, it made me laugh out-loud, and it is so true. I miss you and am so proud of you!!! I am glad Nepali isn't hard, that is what all my Bhutanese friends said. Is there a boy on your program named Ben from Pitzer? If so, I took piano lessons with him. Love and lots of hugs and kisses, and Indian head-wagging!
HAILEY! You are in Nepal? Nobody said anything about Nepal. Your parents are going to be really mad if they find out that you are not home. I suggest that you return home ASAP. I will try to distract them so that you don't get caught.
TTFN
Ned
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