Spiritual Semester in India
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Program Terms • Fall • Spring Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Teenagers • High School Subject Areas • Communications • Culture • Environmental Science • Humanities • International Relations • Philosophy • Religious Studies		Quick Look • Location: Delhi, Varanasi, Dharamsala and others - India • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Journey to India to directly experience the spiritual traditions and artistic traditions of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism. This program is designed for people who are called to explore the East, but who don't necessarily know the nature of the call and for those who want to explore a variety of spiritual expressions found in India and to mine each. Not for the faint of heart. For ages 17 and up. Fall (September- December). Spring (January - April). Travel with a group of 6-8 students and two adult leaders. Learn Buddhist meditation in Dharamsala (where the Dalai Lama lives). Teach English to Buddhist monks. Attend an introduction to Tibetan Buddhism course in Bodhgaya (where the Buddha attained enlightenment). Trek in the Indian Himalayas. Study hatha yoga near the source of the Ganges. Help orphaned children in the mountain town of Rishikesh. Volunteer at the Mother Theresa home for the destitute in Varanasi.Study Hindi language in Varanasi. Intern under a master stone carver, tabla (drum) professional, sitar (indian guitar) professional, batik artist, Indian chef, or traditional Kathak dancer. College and high school credit are available. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  College credit (up to 15 quarter or 10 semester hours) is available for each program (semesters and summer). Students have also used our programs in order to complete their high school requirements. Eligibility 17 and older Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family • Hostel Program Costs $6,900 Costs Include:  Written materials pre-departure, Written materials abroad, Travel while in host country, registration fees, language instruction, excursions, food, housing, In-country orientation/training, In-country staff support Financial Aid Yes. LEAPNow offers need-based scholarships. Dates Spring Semester: Jan - April; Fall Semester: Sept - Dec Contact LEAPNow, Inc. P.O. Box 1817 Sebastopol, CA 95473 Tel: (707) 431-7265 Fax: (707) 431-8479 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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