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Quick Look
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Location:
Kolkata - India
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Language of Instruction: English
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
India is not just a country; it is a sub-continent. The diversity of cultures, languages, religions, classes, and castes is immense. One of the most ancient of civilizations, India struggles today with all the issues and concerns of the contemporary world. The city of Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is rich with cultural and intellectual opportunities but is also challenged by extremes of wealth and poverty, and by rapid population growth. You will have a very real and profound experience as you encounter the conditions under which many Indians live, study Indian history and culture, and provide direct human care to those in need.
In India, IPSL offers intensive, 3-week sessions in January and August, as well as fall and spring semester programs which begin with the 3-week session. All students begin the program in Kolkata, serving at Mother Teresa’s Homes, providing care and support to destitute children, women, men, and the ill, or in other service placements if they choose. Your volunteer service immerses you in the culture and deepens your understanding of Indian society in a way that goes beyond that experienced in traditional study abroad programs.
3-week Session (August or January) - includes semester students
You provide basic care to the needy of Kolkata, study the cultures and issues of India under the guidance of the Program Director and other faculty members, and visit other Indian cities and villages through field trips. Specific locations may vary by season and year. The early days of the January/Spring program will introduce you to Delhi/New Delhi, the capital. This includes an orientation to India, field trips around Delhi, and a visit to Agra and the Taj Mahal. Because of the intense heat in Delhi in August, the August/Fall program includes instead an extensive trip to the ancient sun temple at Konarak on the Indian Ocean and neighboring historic sites. Leading artists, film directors, and scholars are guest speakers for both programs.
Semester Session (Fall or Spring)
In addition to the 3-week session, semester students pursue another ten weeks of interdisciplinary study, and may continue serving at Mother Teresa’s or work in another agency providing educational and related services to people in need.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
Undergraduate Academic Credit
Eligibility
Students must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma.
Housing/Accommodation
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Homestay / Host Family
Program Costs
3-week session: $8,000-$9,000
Semester: $13,00$14,000
Costs
Include: 3-week Session program fees include: round-trip airfare from New York to Kolkata (travel fees are deducted for students traveling to India from nations other than the U.S.); in-country travel; housing; most meals (not included during field trips); instruction; field trips; service placement and supervision; health insurance; pre-departure materials and documents; and academic transcript. Personal expenses include spending money and about $200 for meals during field trips and bottled drinking water.
Semester fees include the 3-week session and airfare; housing and most meals with families; instruction; field trips; service placement and supervision; health insurance; and academic transcript. All students should count on $150 - $175 for admission fees to the numerous historical heritage sites and museums.
Financial Aid
Yes.
Students may use financial aid received from their home institution.
Dates
3-week programs: Late December - Mid January or Early August - Late August
Semester program: Early August - Early November; Late December - Early April
Deadlines
March 15 for summer; May 1 for fall; October 1 for spring
Contact
The International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership
815 2nd Avenue
8th Floor
New York, NY 10017
USA
Tel:
212.986.0989
Fax:
212.986.5039
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