CIEE Study Center at Khon Kaen University in Khon Kaen, Thailand

  Thailand

• All Other Areas in Thailand: 
Khon Kaen

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: Fall 17 weeks: mid-August-mid-December; Spring 17 weeks: mid-January-mid-May

Description: The goals of this program are to help students understand the complexities concerning environmental, development, and globalization issues and the role they can play as global citizens. By listening and learning, students get to know the human dimension of policies pursued by corporations and financial institutions. Students are also challenged to find ways of working as a group with other CIEE and Thai students. Students are given a broad range of tools such as research and interview methods, setting research objectives and plans, and creating a publication.

Academic Program
Based at Khon Kaen University since 1991, the programs focus on development was established in 1994. There is a great deal of emphasis on group process and forming an effective and responsible community. The program is committed to the dialogue and the importance of participation of all parties in the educational process. A good deal of time is given for students to organize amongst themselves and to enjoy the full potential of an educational process that challenges not just academically, but also as human beings.

Academic Culture
All courses contain extensive experiential components. The required core course combines classroom-based academics with extensive practical field experience. Students should be aware that the program is an alternative educational model in itself. Faculty from the University prepares students in the classroom, while practitioners from local NGOs provide guidance during the visits to various development projects. The program places the educational process squarely in the hands of the students as a group. Students gain skills facilitating participation and group dynamics, generating proposals, and organizing special projects.

The program's language instruction utilizes a proficiency-based approach designed to enable students to function effectively in everyday communicative situations. Courses at all levels combine intensive classroom learning with the use of peer tutors and interactive exercises. Classes are offered at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels.

Highlights:

• Learn about a broad range of issues effects of dams and mining, urban slums, people living with HIV/AIDS, organic farming, human rights, social movements, and NGOs from a grassroots perspective in a developing country
  
• Opportunities for cultural integration through the community stays and translated exchanges throughout the Northeastas well as Thai student roommates and peer tutors
  
• Learn to better understand your role in the world

Immersion
Peer Tutors
Program participants are paired with Khon Kaen University students for weekly one-on-one Thai language tutorials.

Cost in US$: See below for CIEE fees

The CIEE fees for 2007-08 include an optional on-site airport meet and greet, tuition, full-time program leadership and support, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, visa fees, transportation from Bangkok to Khon Kaen, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

Experience Required: yes

Overall GPA 2.75

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Thailand Independently

Scholarships are Available. - We have several scholarships that students can apply for. Contact CIEE for details.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

CIEE's Mission Statement: Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world." Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever. As we look ahead, we reaffirm our commitment to the principles and values that guide this mission statement.

Year Founded: 1947