Semester in Asia

- Multi-Country

Locations Throughout the World

  India

Jaipur

  Thailand

• Bangkok: 
Bangkok

Term: Fall, Spring 

Description: SANN believes that in the context of globalization, international exposure contributes significantly to the quality of education. Hence, SANN provide opportunities to American students to study and understand other parts of the world through various semester-long and short-term academic programs in different countries. Under Semester in Asia program, SANN presents a semester-long study in eastern religions and culture. This program is designed to provide Western students with a clearer perspective on Eastern culture and to make them capable of making comparative analysis between the views of the west and the east. This program offers an immersion into the respective cultures through a variety of academic, cultural, and social activities.   

Academic Coursework

A total of 12 credits could be earned. Coursework is offered each Fall and Spring semester. The credits are provided by the different universities in the United States of America.

1. Study of Indian Religions
2. Political Study of India
3. Cultural Tourism in Thailand

Each of these courses are worth of 3 credits.

Under this program students will study four courses in three countries. A brief description of each of the courses is as follows:

1) Political Study of India

India is a land of spirituality rooted in its glorious cultural heritage. It is one of the oldest civilizations of the world which dates back to 6,000 years BC. Though its citizens follow different faiths, only two major religions i.e., Hinduism and Jainism that originated in India with the advent of its civilization have been taken for study. Both Hinduism and Jainism have created an indelible impact on Indian society, but are not correctly understood in the West.

2) Study of Indian Religions

The course on Political Study of India provides a better understanding of the country by presenting a broad picture of the political history of India. It covers legacy and philosophical foundations of the Indian Polity, its institutional framework and operational dynamics, and the national ambience.

3) Cultural Tourism in Thailand

Students will study cultural tourism in the campus of Eastern Asia University. This course will provide students an opportunity to look at the tourism industry in Thailand with proper attention being given in maintaining ecological environment in the country. It also exposes students to the rich Thai culture and culinary practices.

Highlights: Excursions:
1. Course-related field-trips
2. A one-week village stay in India
3. Two-week tour of Golden Triangle of India--Delhi, Jaipur and Agra Or two-week tour of Tibet including Potala Palace of Dalai Lama.
4. Three-day tour of Bangkok and four-day tour of beautiful Phuket Island.

Cost in US$: US $11,500.00

Students would still have to bear the costs for
(i) university fees,
(ii) passports,
(iii) visa photos,
(iv) tips for porters,
(v) any optional excursions not part of the program,
(vi) airport taxes, and
(vii) personal spending money.

Every effort has been made to maintain the lowest possible cost for this program while maintaining a high quality academic program.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and World Wide Participants.