Exotic India - the New Study Abroad Destination
India
Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Description:
Spend a semester in exotic Chennai, India at one of the country's top universities! The University of Madras, located in the cultural heart of south India, is a 'five star' instiution and has produced past Indian Presidents and Nobel Prize winners. India embodies everything that is exotic. It is a country that combines better than any other a respect for its past and a thirst for the new, where a woman in a sari might be a cutting-edge engineer, where Hollywood is overshadowed by Bollywood. Studying at the University of Madras will give you a chance to experience this culture first hand. Here you can study the history of South Indian dance or the issues of nuclear proliferation, Indian English literature or business administration. Even through its struggles with poverty, India has always stressed education. The University of Madras is one of the 3 oldest universities in India and one of the most respected. Classes are taught in English, so you will have virtually the entire curriculum at your disposal. You will be completely integrated into the culture, this is not one of those island programs that segregate you from the local student population. At a cost far less than a semester at most American universities, you can combine a first-rate educational experience with the adventure of a lifetime.
Highlights:
* Academic Credits- It is possible to earn up to 16 semester hours of credit per term
* Tuition- Includes all tuition at the host university. All classes are held and taught by the faculty members from the host university
* Resident Director- The ELI Resident Director is available 24 hours a day to assist students with all aspects of their study abroad experience
* Excursions - Various excursions in and around Chennai
* Room and Board- Students live at the Chennai YWCA in colonial-era charm
* Airport Reception
* Cultural Activities- ELI in-country director will arrange cultural activities throughout the program
Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
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Subject Areas :
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- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Asian Studies
- Biochemistry
- Biology (General)
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business Admin. & Mngmt.
- Business Studies Grad Level
- Chemistry
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science / IT
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- Conflict Studies
- Criminal Justice / Corrections
- Culture
- Economics
- English
- English Literature
- French
- Geography
- Geology
- Humanities
- Liberal Arts
- Literature
- Marketing, Ad., & PR
- Music
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- Peace Studies
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science/Politics
- Pre-Med
- Religious Studies
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Theater, Drama, Dance
- Theology
- Visual Arts
- Women's Studies
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Cost in US$: starting at $6,500/ Semester
Cost Include Description:
Airport pickup, orientation program, excursions, room and board, tuition, visa support, in-country support.
Experience Required: no
Participants Travel to India
Independently
ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement: ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.
Year Founded: 2001
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