Hattie Batchelder, 19, is a sophomore at the University of Montana and will be reporting on the rehabilitation process of animals at the Wildlife Hospital in Chitwan National Park. She is known among friends for her subpar freestyle rap skills.  Instagram: @hattiebatchelder 

Hanna Grass, 20, is a sophomore at the University of Montana studying journalism, creative writing, and global leadership. She is interested in wildlife conservation and indigenous rights, looking closely at the Tharu people of Chitwan National Park. Hanna is also an avid knitter and is excited to incorporate Nepalese designs into her fiber arts! Instagram:…

Marley Barboeisel, 21, is a third-year journalism student at the University of Montana. He is passionate about telling visual stories about human-environment interaction. Marley spends his limited free time putting his camera in precarious situations in the backcountry. Instagram: @marbo.film Gallery

Julian Clemmer, 20, is a Junior at the University of Montana. Julian is interested in efforts to minimize the negative effects of human-wildlife conflict in Chitwan National Park. Julian can make a very good toad noise with his tongue and the roof of his mouth.

Noah Epps, 21, is a third-year photojournalism student at the University of Montana School of Journalism. He is passionate about telling stories that showcase people’s unique voices and share the beauty of the natural world. Noah will be staying in Nepal following the journalism school’s trip to intern at the Kathmandu Post. Instagram: @noaheppsphoto Gallery