Ten students followed Antje Kharchi, design professor at Corcoran College of Art + Design in Washington, D.C., to the remote highlands of the north India Himalayan mountain range. Thirty days of rugged travel, changing climates, and high altitudes brought these eleven strangers closer than they could have ever imagined. Student traveler, Nicole Dowd, shares her story of what she expected of the journey, how she dealt with illness, and the loving friendships that developed along the way. Join the 2010 study abroad group in their unforgettable experience, as they share their thoughts and express themselves through the mediums of art, design, and photography.

I designed this book with love. It was a pleasure for me to sift through the thousands of photos collected from the trip, and recount so many great experiences. I hope you love and enjoy this book as much as I do.