Asian Cultural History Tour

- Multi-Country

Locations in Asia

  Cambodia

Siem Reap

  China

• Beijing: 
Beijing
• Shanghai: 
Shanghai
• Hangzhou: 
Hangzhou
• All Other Areas in China: 
Nanjing,  Lhasa
• Xi'an: 
Xi'an

  Thailand

• Bangkok: 
Bangkok

  Vietnam

• Hanoi: 
Hanoi
• All Other Areas in Vietnam: 
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon),  Hue

Term: Summer 
Dates: May 13 - June 27, 2010

Description: The Asian Cultural History Tour is a multi-country academic travel-study tour to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, China, and Tibet lasting 46 days which offer 3-6 hours of credit in subjects such as history, fine arts, political science, and literature. This tour offers an interdisciplinary approach to university study abroad, with experiential learning in major cultural and historical sites in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, China, and Tibet. Instructional delivery is designed to integrate teaching with site visits. Class sessions are usually scheduled around or during the program activities. Lectures are held during museum visits and on sites, thus, providing students with direct experience and unforgettable class sessions. Since this tour travels to many cities in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, China, and Tibet, it provides a unique opportunity for dialogue between students and faculty to experience travel and program activities. All members of the group travel together, stay in the accommodations provided by the program, and participate in program activities together. The Asian Cultural History Tour provides the opportunity for students to gain both experiential and academic knowledge of the cultures visited during the program.

Highlights: The Asian Cultural History Tour is a truly unique travel-study program. Experience a life changing study tour to Asia. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum in Hanoi, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the Royal Palace in Bangkok, the Shanghai Museum, the martial arts monastery of Shaolin, the Forbidden City and Great Wall near Beijing, the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian, and the Potala Palace in Lhasa with professors while earning 3-6 credits in subjects like history, art, political science, and literature. Cultural performances are included in the program fee as well as museum tickets and visits to sites.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: USD 6,985

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 10-15

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Eastern Michigan University's Mission Statement: Eastern Michigan University is committed to excellence in teaching, the extension of knowledge through basic and applied research, and creative and artistic expression. Eastern Michigan University offers a variety of study abroad programs including Cultural History Tours, travel and study tours, direct exchanges, intensive language and winter break programs. Most programs are open to students from any college or university. EMU students can apply financial aid awards toward the programs. We also provide advising and information about study abroad opportunities available through other universities, work or volunteer opportunities abroad and budget travel.

Year Founded: 1849