"The learning environment is not just intellectually enriching, but also personally transformative"
Academic coordinator for the Peace and Conflict Studies (PCS) course, Mira Kinn, explains why this programme means so much to her.
In 2018, fresh from my master's, I joined Kulturstudier’s Peace and Conflict Studies program in Nepal as a seminar leader.
I quickly fell in love—with Nepal’s breathtaking landscapes, its people, and the Scandinavian working culture.
As a German living in Berlin and working in public policy, I appreciated the open, collaborative approach and international perspective even more.
Seven years later, I am still deeply involved. I am now the academic coordinator, curating the program, recruiting professors, and organizing field studies.
What makes this program so unique to me is the combination of academic learning and real-world experience.
Understanding peace and conflict is about more than theory; it’s about seeing global challenges firsthand, whether through discussions in class or during field studies across Nepal.
With my background in media and international studies, I am particularly fascinated by how worldviews are shaped and communicated – especially in topics like climate change and world politics.
This programme actively contributes to that understanding.
Beyond academics, these ten weeks create something special: a close-knit community where students and staff form lifelong connections.
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- Nepal and Sri Lanka
- Peace and Conflict Studies
- Inspiration
"Every day we experience and learn something new, both staff and students."
It’s a learning environment that is not just intellectually enriching but also personally transformative.
Students consistently tell me that their time in Nepal was one of the best experiences of their lives!
