India Center - Global College
India
Term: Fall, Spring
Description:
Semester and year-long, experiential programs in language, culture and independent study. The program includes seminars, internships, extensive field trips to Northern India and Nepal, and guest lectures. All of this is designed to immerse the student in Indian culture and history. Courses offered both semesters: Hindi Language, Globalization in India, Sustainable Development & Social Justice, Theory, Culture & Representation, Yoga and Independent Study. Additional Spring courses: Global Health and Healing Traditions, Tibet in Exile, Reiki (energy healing).
Highlights:
Bangalore is a progressive, liberal and cosmopolitan Indian city located in South India. Religious freedom and secularism is a way of life here, where for centuries, people of different faiths and nationalities have lived peacefully and harmoniously.
Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
Minimum Education: High School
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Subject Areas :
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- Anthropology
- Art History
- Arts
- Asian Studies
- Comparative Literature
- Conflict Studies
- Development Studies
- Environmental Studies
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- Fourth World Studies
- History
- Humanities
- Interdisciplinary
- International Relations
- Internship Programs
- Liberal Arts
- Oriental Medicine
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- Peace Studies
- Philosophy
- Political Science/Politics
- Religious Studies
- Social Sciences
- Women's Studies
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Cost in US$: USD 18,490/semester
Cost Include Description:
Included in the program costs are tuition, fees, scheduled field trips, housing and some meals, and international travel. Students are responsible for insurance and personal expenses.
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
American
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to India
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
or
in Groups of 5-10
Application Process Involves:
- Essay
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Written Application
Post-Program Services Include:
Global College - Long Island University's Mission Statement: Global College's mission is the development of well-educated world citizens, men and women from a broad spectrum of nationalities and social classes who participate in an undergraduate liberal arts program that enables them: to combine first-hand experience of diverse cultural realities with the critical study of academic disciplines and human and ecological problems; to test intellectual theories and skills against the demands of practice and service; to carry out specialized field study under expert guidance that synthesizes cross-cultural understanding; and to develop a broad world view and a level of achievement in a chosen field sufficient to prepare for a life of committed action in the interest of the world community.
Year Founded: 1966
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