Full Curriculum, Business, Sociology and Indian Cultural Studies: Bangalore, India

  India

Bangalore

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: Christ College Fall Semester: June-Nov; Christ College Spring Semester: Nov-April; USAC Spring Semester: Jan-May

Description: The Christ College program in Bangalore offers students the opportunity to study a wide variety of subjects in the humanities, engineering, business, information technology, and sciences, while living in one of the most facinating and interesting regions of India. It is an ideal place to learn how a technological and business revolution is transforming traditional Indian society into a fast-paced hybrid of East-West life. Its location in India's Silicon Valley also makes it an excellent spot for networking and developing contacts with companies involved in software and business outsourcing.

Bangalore is in the state of Karnataka--the entrance to the deep south of India. Karnataka has extraordinary historical and cultural sites such as the ruins of the once powerful Vijaynagar empire, the medieval monuments at Bidar, and splendid dome of the Golgumbaz in Bijapur.

Highlights: USAC students will be totally integrated at Christ College and will study alongside students from the state of Karnataka and other parts of India while experiencing the culture, learning about the country, and making friends. Some volunteer opportunities may be available for students enrolled in the sociology/social work program.

Starting in January 2009, students can register for a USAC Spring semester which more closely follows a traditional American Spring semester. During this semester students can take specialized class in Indian Cultural Studies including Buddhism, Politics of Southeast Asia, Bollywood and more.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: sem/year $1,980-3,960

Experience Required: no

Scholarships are Available. - Requirements may vary. Please contact USAC

University Studies Abroad Consortium's Mission Statement: University Studies Abroad Consortium is a nonprofit consortium of 33 U.S. universities offering you quality study abroad programs for over 25 years from housing, internships, field study courses and more; from the point you apply, your arrival and stay, to your transcript upon return. The mission of the University Studies Abroad Consortium is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, experiences and attitudes to prepare them for the global society of the 21st century. We believe study abroad is the most effective way to accomplish these goals.

Year Founded: 1982