INDIA STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM
Summer 2007
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Sponsored by the University of Georgia, Kennesaw State University, Georgia Perimeter College, and the Asian Council of the University System of Georgia.
INDIA STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM
SUMMER 2007
Sponsored
by
THE
UNIVERSITY
OF
GEORGIA
,
KENNESAW
STATE
UNIVERSITY
, AND THE ASIAN COUNCIL
OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF
GEORGIA
EXPERIENCE
INDIA
: North and South
May 13-June
17, 2007
Depart
Atlanta
for
India
May 13, 2007
Beginning
May 13, 2007 depart
Atlanta
for
India
to explore the many riches that
India
has
to offer. Among your explorations experience the magnificent capital city
of
Delhi
on the plains of
North
India
, including the Red Fort, the National Museum of Art, the
astrological observatory, Mahatma Gandhi's memorial, the crafts museum and
the tallest freestanding tower in the world. Travel overland to
Agra
, home of the Taj
Mahal, one of the wonders of the world. Visit the Agra Fort, the abandoned
city of
Fatehpur Sikri
,
and the final resting place of Emperor Akbar.
Journey
to Mumbai (
Bombay
), jewel of the
Arabian Sea
coast, center of modern trade, finance, and
the booming high-tech industry. See the magnificent ancient sculpture of
the caves on
Elephanta
Island
and explore the Prince of Wales Museum,
Bombay
University
,
and Malabar Hill's
Hanging
Gardens
. Shop
Crawford Market, the Thieves Bazaar, and the unique boutiques and street
stalls along Colaba Causeway. Meet movie stars on location in Bollywood,
the world's largest film industry. Spend time at
Pune
University
where special lectures and cultural programs have been arranged with
distinguished professors and artists.
Travel
south to Chennai (
Madras
) where the
Bay of Bengal
laps white sand beaches and ancient
monuments weather gently in the summer sun. Stroll along exotic markets and
see the thriving south Indian movie industry, as well as music and dance
centuries old.
Spend
time in
Kerala
State
, South India that boasts of its bustling
seaport city of
Kochi
.
There you explore
Mattancherry
Palace
, residence of the Maharaja of Travancore,
the unique Jewish Synagogue, the
Church
of
St. Francis
, as
well as the fabled Chinese fishing nets. Witness dances, dance-dramas and
music concerts at Kerala's center for the performing arts. Take an
enchanting backwaters boat ride through rural Kerala's thick coconut palm
forests, rice paddy fields, and water markets. Stroll along the white sand
beaches of Kovalam. Have a restful Ayurvedic massage and a refreshing sip
of coconut water along the way.
All this,
and more, much, much more!
Return to
Atlanta
June 17, 2007
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PROGRAM
FEES: $3,800 for approximately 5 weeks.
The
program fees for five weeks in
India
are approximately $3,800*
and include the following (based on a minimum enrollment of 10 participants):
- Accommodations in
multi-bedded residences, such as hotels, hostels, and pensions; International
economy air fare to and from
Atlanta
and
India
;
- Internal air travel and
ground transportation in
India
;
- Most meals at
restaurants, hostels, etc. when dining as a group;
- Educational excursions
within most cities and between cities and nearby sites of cultural and
historical importance, such as to and from Agra and the Taj Mahal, to
and from Elephanta island near Mumbai, throughout Chennai and Kerala,
including backwaters tours and other points of interest;
- Most ground
transportation within cities which is group related;
- Entrance fees to most
museums and cultural sites that the group visits;
- Admission to cultural
events, such as dance and music performances, plays, etc. which the
group attends;
- Access to the program
directors throughout the tour;
- Seminars and lectures by
guest faculty and artists;
- After-show talks with
artists where available;
- Services of tour guides
when deemed appropriate by the program directors;
- Medical insurance costs.
Program
fees do not include the following:
- Mandatory additional
U.S.
and Indian government and airline-imposed departure taxes and fees;
- U.S. Passport costs and
Indian government visa fees;
- Damage deposits that may
be imposed at living accommodations;
- Text books;
- Additional field trips or
excursions that may be required by your instructors or that individual
students may elect to take;
- Personal expenses such as
laundry and tips;
- Personal effects coverage
or medical insurance upgrade costs;
- Special accommodations
sought by students but not provided for the group;
- Meals not provided to the
group;
- Tuition fees to your
university;
- Overweight luggage
charges to and from
India
or within
India
;
- Telephone, fax, and
e-mail charges which are not group related;
*Fees may
vary prior to departure owing to a wide range of unforeseen reasons.
COURSE
REQUIREMENTS:
Students
are required to register for a minimum of 9 credits of course work in order
to participate in this program. Choose course options from among the
following: 1. History, Culture and Diversity of India, 2. Indian
Literature, 3. Indian Drama and Theatre, and 4. Indian Cinema. 5. Introduction
to Political Science. PLEASE NOTE: None of the
courses require prerequisites. Courses in Hindi may be substituted for some
of the required courses. In special cases, a student may petition to add
the language credit to the 9 academic credits required.
Credits
are available at the undergraduate and graduate student level.
Courses are
supervised and taught by USG faculty. Guest lectures may be provided by
faculty from universities and institutions in
India
.
ACCOMMODATIONS
AND MEALS:
Students
reside in hotel, guesthouse, and dorm accommodations throughout the trip,
ordinarily two persons per room. Meals range from western style to Indian
style.
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APPLICATION
DEADLINES:
January
12, 2007: Application form and non-refundable application fee of $50 due.
February
12, 2007: First installment of application fees of $1000 to be used to
reserve international air ticket.
March 12,
2007: Second installment of $1,000 fees to be used to insure
accommodations and internal ground transportation in
India
.
April 5,
2007: Balance of program fees due.
Mid-April
2007: Registration for summer semester and payment of tuition fees.
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FINANCIAL AID
AND SCHOLARSHIPS:
Some
applicants selected for this program may receive $500 stipends toward the
cost of the program for work related to the program prior to departure.
Expression of interest should be addressed to Dr. Farley Richmond,
University
of
Georgia
.
Other
forms of financial aid are also available: See Financial Aid and
Scholarship Information in the Study Abroad Catalog for 2006-2007 or online
at http://www.usg.edu/oie/catalog/.
REMEMBER: Hope scholarships
cover tuition costs for
Georgia
resident students enrolled in any University System of Georgia institution.
Out-of-state students pay a modest fee to the
University
of
Georgia
and are entitled to register as an instate student and pay instate tuition
charges. Instate tuition fees for 9 credits of course work are currently
slightly more than $1,200 at UGA and less than $900 for
Georgia
Perimeter
College
students.
Graduate students pay special fee rates depending on university status.
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SPECIAL FINANCIAL
AID INCENTIVE:
At least
one fully admitted applicant will receive $1,000 as a scholarship for work
performed for the directors of the
India
program while overseas.
Details concerning application for this support will be available after
students have been admitted to the program and paid the full cost of their
program fees. NOTE: The stipend will be provided after the winner arrives in
India
and
may be used to cover the cost of the program.
SPONSORED
BY: The Asia Council of the University System of
Georgia
.
Local arrangements and guest lectures provided by various educational and
arts institutions in
India
.
FOR
APPLICATIONS AND FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
At the
University
of
Georgia
Professor Farley Richmond
203
Fine
Arts
Building
University
of
Georgia
Athens
,
GA
30602
Phone (706) 542-2089 or 583-0627
FAX (706) 542-2080
E-mail: richmond@uga.edu
At
Georgia
Perimeter
College
Professor Salli Vargis
Rockdale/
Newton
Campus
1115 West Avenue
Conyers
,
GA
30012-9448
Phone (770) 278-1360
E-mail: svargis@gpc.edu
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