Gap Year College
India
Term: Summer, Throughout the year
Dates: May 1 onwards
Description:
The Gap Year College is a modular (3-month modules, throughout the year) residential programme at the Learning Resource Center, SIDH campus, Kempty, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India. The programme aims to admit individuals of 18 years or above, for a process of joyful learning and exploration. Participants in the programme will investigate possibilities in natural, sustainable, harmonious human development at the level of self, body, family, community, society and the planet. The programme will be co-ordinated and conducted by a three-member resident faculty in association with more than fifteen visiting faculty members, several of whom are personalities of worldwide eminence and excellence.
Highlights:
The programme takes place in the beautiful natural setting of the mid-Himalayas. The programme will expose participants to a wide variety of knowledge and skills through lectures, discussions, practical work, field trips, demonstrations, presentations and other interactions.
Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
Minimum Education: High School
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Subject Areas :
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- Architecture
- Comm. (Radio, TV, & Film)
- Culinary Arts
- Development Studies
- Ecology
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Family & Home Studies
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- Field-Study
- Filmmaking
- Food Science and Nutrition
- Furniture Design
- Graphic Design
- Humanities
- Interdisciplinary
- Journalism / Broadcasting
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- Literature
- Music
- Peace Studies
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Psychology
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Cost in US$: USD 3000 per 3-month module
Cost Include Description:
Programme fee inclusive of tuition fee, full boarding and lodging. Does not include travel costs to and from the programme venue, visa expenses etc.
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
Worldwide
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 3-7
Scholarships are Available. 5 scholarships are available as student aid towards payment of the programme fee. These scholarships are for students who are unable to pay. Students from third world countries will be given preference in the grant of scholarships.
Application Process Involves:
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Written Application
Post-Program Services Include:
Gap Year College's Mission Statement: The Gap Year College aims to enable individuals through its education programmes to be self-motivated and self-confident visionaries engaged in meaningful, productive and sustainable work, and living in harmonious relationships.
Year Founded: 2007
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