Country Report (Nepal, Sri Lanka)

Group Members
Asif Hussain
Alexandra Holker
Maggie Schwagel
Kim Siemsen

     

Nepal                                                                   Sri Lanka 

  

  

Library at Tri-Chandra College      Tamil College, Northern Sri Lanka

Kathmandu, Nepal

Outline

A.                  Culture

1.                   Government

a.       Development of government in Nepal

b.      Corruptive government in Sri Lanka

2.                   Religion

a.       Main religions in Nepal

b.      Main religions in Sri Lanka

B.                  Education

1.                   Reasons for studying in the U.S.

a.       Lack of facilities and free choice in Sri Lanka

b.      No hands-on learning and poor quality facilities in Nepal

2.                   Educational facilities in home country

a.       Two different types of schooling systems in Sri Lanka

b.      No government funding in Nepal

C.                  Social

1.                   Food

a.       More flavor and ingredients

b.      Preference of home countries’ food

2.                   Family life

a.       Strong family ties

b.      Keeping in contact with home