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Where: Suva in Fiji
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
SIT Study Abroad This South Pacific island nation provides an exceptional setting for the study of human and physical geography in the context of a multicultural society. Called Viti by its original inhabitants, modern Fiji remains influenced by the Polynesian, Melanesian, and Micronesian peoples who have used this island group as their meeting place for the past 3,500 years. Following its colonization by the British in 1874, Fiji also became home to tens of thousands of Indians who originally migrated as indentured laborers for local sugar plantations. Today, ethnic Indians make up 44 percent of Fiji s population.
Overview Cultural History and Geography Seminar: Seminar Summary, Educational Excursions/Rural Visit; Field Study Seminar; Independent Study Project (16 credits in total)
Setting The program is based in Suva on Viti Levu, Fiji's largest island. There, you study with faculty from the University of the South Pacific, as well as professionals from the governmental, nongovernmental organization (NGO), and private sectors. As you examine a wide spectrum of cultural, political, economic and social issues and study island geography and environment, you gain a better understanding of the complex relationships which challenge any society in transition.
Value Please inquire for costs: Fees include tuition, full room and board, all field trips and related fares, health and accident insurance, and other direct program expenses. Participants pay for international airfare and domestic travel to the point of departure from the USA.
Where: Jaipur in India
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
India: Culture and Development Examine the living traditions of an ancient civilization through its ever-changing traditional and commercial arts community. You will explore India's unparalleled diversity of religions, languages, and cultures through art, architecture, music, and dance in both urban and rural settings.
Overview Intensive Language Study: Hindi; Arts and Culture Seminar: History and Politics, Geography and Economics, Cultural Anthropology, Indian Arts, Educational Excursion; Field Study Seminar; Independent Study Project (16 credits in total)
Setting Program base is Jaipur, a city of palaces, forts and bazaars and capital of the desert state of Rajasthan. Three-week homestay in Jaipur. Field excursions to rural arts communities, historical and cultural sites and performances, and excursions to Delhi, Varanasi, and various sites in Rajasthan.
Value Please inquire for costs: Fees include tuition, full room and board, all field trips and related fares, health and accident insurance, and other direct program expenses. Participants pay for international airfare and domestic travel to the point of departure from the USA.
Where: Jaipur in India
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
SIT Study Abroad Examine the living traditions of an ancient civilization through its ever-changing traditional and commercial arts community. You will explore India's unparalleled diversity of religions, languages and cultures through art, architecture, music, and dance in both urban and rural settings.
Overview Intensive Language Study: Hindi; Culture and Development Seminar: Intro to History and Culture of North India, Capacity Building, Resource Use, and Social and Ecomonic Change, Educational Excursions; Field Study Seminar; and Independent Study Project. (16 credits in total)
Setting Program base is Jaipur, a city of palaces, forts and bazaars and capital of the desert state of Rajasthan. Three-week homestay in Jaipur. Field excursions to rural arts communities, historical and cultural sites and performances, and excursions to Udaipur, Delhi, Jodhpur, and Ooghna.
Value Please inquire for costs: Fees include tuition, full room and board, all field trips and related fares, health and accident insurance, and other direct program expenses. Participants pay for international airfare and domestic travel to the point of departure from the USA.
Where: Jaipur in India
When: Spring Semester
School for International Training
India: Culture and Devolopment Examine development strategies and trends in a dynamic south Asian context.
The program base is in the state of Rajasthan, known as a center of Hindu, Jaipur, and Muslim traditions, also one of India’s most underdeveloped regions. Jaipur is home to hundreds of nongovernmental organizations struggling to assist with the fundamental problems of the state.
Overview Intensive Language Study: Hindi Culture and Development Seminar: Introduction to History and Culture of North India; Capacity Building, Resource Use, and Social and Economic Change; Educational Excursions Field Study Seminar Independent Study Project (16 Credits in total)
Setting Five weeks with a family in Jaipur, as well as a short village homestay. Other accommodations during the program include hostels, educational institutions, or small hotels.
Value Please inquire for costs: Fees include tuition, full room and board, all field trips and related fares, health and accident insurance, and other direct program expenses. Participants pay for international airfare and domestic travel to the point of departure from the USA.
Where: India
When: Fall Semester
Antioch Education Abroad
Buddhist Studies A program of study and meditation near the site of Buddha Shakyamuni.
Setting Burmese monastery, on the outshirts of Bodh Gaya. This small North Indian town attracts pilgrims from all over the buddhist world.
Value Sixteen semester credits will be awarded by Antioch College for successful completion of this program.
Where: West Palm Beach in USA
ABC International School of Florida Vacation / Adventure / Opportunities in the Florida Beaches. Study Russian, Arabic, English, Spanish or other from more than 40 languages offered.
Overview * Telephone, Videoconference Tutoring, Translations-Interpretations-Online. * Home stay, Home Tuition, Investors Visas, The Traveling Instructor, sent to your country + ABC License...
Setting * In beautiful downtown West Palm Beach, most cities in Florida, and all over the world. Ready for Adventure yet?
Value * Fast-Results intense, challenging, conversational approach. Classes being so interactive, you will be speaking and producing long sentences since day one...
Where: Boston in USA
Boston Language Institute Daytime, evening, weekend and intensive language instruction provided to small classes by experienced instructors
Where: India
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Rolling Starts
Crescent Overseas Services BRIDGE program offers unparalleled opportunities to study and partake in an enchantingly and vibrant heritage of South India. This BRIDGE program does not only get an insight into Indian culture but also to rediscover oneself.
Overview The program seeks to increase cross-cultural understanding, while also emphasizing the academic values of a study-abroad experience. It also combines introspective practice, experiential learning, field trips and academic coursework.
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Setting Classes are based in the ancient beach city of Mahabalipuram, (South of Chennai), Tamil Nadu. Here you can study and holiday right on the beach, with nature.
Value The program Learning is, at its best, a dynamic process. The learning experience in its entirety is unforgettable, life defining and rewarding, not simply as an adjunct part, but rather a benchmark of your education. The richness, complexity, and diversity of India are best-experienced first-hand.
Where: Pune [Poona] in India
When: Summer
George Mason University - Center for Global Education - Pune, India: Intensive Hindi Language This six week, 6 credit course immerses students in the most widely spoken language in India, Hindi. Students will study Hindi at the University of Pune, in Pune, India, a city of unparalleled linguistic, religious, cultural and ethnic diversity. The city of Pune is located in the Sahyadri hills in the state of Maharashtra, 105 miles southeast of Mumbai. Once the seat of the mighty Maratha Empire, today the city is a fine blend of the glorious past and lively modern. The scenic beauty and the city's archaeological and historical treasures have contributed to Pune's eminence as a tourist center. It is an excellent point from which to be introduced to India.
Where: Washington in USA
International Center for Language Studies, Inc. (ICLS) Intensive Hindi Program, classes starting every four weeks year round and customized programs and schedules for academic, business, professional and personal needs in over 70 languages.
Where: New York in USA
When: Academic Year
Language Enterprise Ltd. A training program perfectly balanced in language, cultural and professionally related areas.
Where: Hyderbd [Hyderabad] in India
When: Summer
Missouri Southern State College Six-week summer study program offering 6-credit options to students in all majors. Students will be introduced to the geography, history, language, religious and social customs of contemporary India.
Overview Focus is on independent undergraduate research and/or fieldwork with mentorship by Indian professors. Intensive language study is also available in Hindi, Urdu, Telugu, or Sanskrit.
Setting Seven weeks are spent in India: six weeks on the 2000-acre suburban campus of the University of Hyderabad, followed by a week-long tour.
Value High value for cost. Very competitive with summer abroad programs to India offered by other colleges and universities.
Where: Montral [Montreal] in Canada
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
Plato College Twenty Five languages, 40 Years Experience.
Where: Ann Arbor in USA
When: Summer, MayMester Intersession
Center for South and Southeast Asian Studies - University of Michigan The University of Michigan Asian Summer Language Institute offers courses in Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, and Tamil. The language courses are directed and taught by faculty from the University of Michigan's Department of Asian Langauges and Cultures. All courses will be supplemented by a variety of activities including lectures, films, language tables, and excursions to local cultural centers.
Where: Saskatchewan in Canada
When: Spring Semester, Summer
University of Regina - Saskatchewan Centre for International Languages SCIL is the only university accredited language program of its kind taught in Canada and is recognized as one of the prime language learning facilities in the country.
Where: India
Vijnana Kala Vedi Cultural Centre Learn Indian languages like Hindi, Sanskrit and Malayalam at the Vijnana Kala Vedi Cultural Centre. You can also volunteer by Teaching English to poor village children.
Overview Custom made courses are offered according to your length of stay and its mostly individual lessons.
Setting In a typical Kerala village in houses scattered in the village to help you get immersed in the village life
Value May be the best rates available for you which includes your food, accommodation and learning.
Where: India
When: Year Round
Vijnana Kala Vedi Cultural Centre Learn Indian languages like Hindi, Sanskrit and Malayalam living in a Kerala village in India, under professional Indian teachers. Learn for 3 hours a day from Mondays to Fridays. You will have individual lessons and you can also be a teacher of English to village children, if you wish to volunteer.
Overview Learn one subject for two hours and another subject for one hour, in addition to free lessons on Yoga and martial art. You will have one to one lessons for language lessons, making it very intense and can decide to stay for as long as you like.
Setting The Centre runs on 7 houses scattered in the beautiful Aranmula village in Kerala and will help you immerse yourselves into a village life within one to two days of your arrival. You will definitely feel at home and will find that in spite of being in a village most modern amenities are near by.
Value Single room accommodation, freshly prepared Kerala vegetarian food and lessons are included in the prices which gives excellent value for your money. There are also many freebies like Yoga and martial art lessons.
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