Where There Be Dragons Visions of India Semester - A College-Accredited Program
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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Academic Year • Year Round Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Teenagers • High School Subject Areas • Anthropology • Architecture • Art History • Asian Studies • Classical Studies • Conflict Studies • Culture • Dance • Development Studies • Family and Home Studies • Humanities • International Relations • Music • Music - Vocal Performance • Oriental Medicine • Philosophy • Photography • Political Science/Politics • Religious Studies • Social Work • Sociology • Women's Studies		Quick Look • Location: Varanasi - India • Host Institution: Prescott College of Arizona • Language of Instruction: Hindi • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Based in Varanasi, the City of Light, our India semester program immerses students in an intensely thriving community located just above the banks of the Ganges River. Part of Varanasi's appeal lies in its diverse blend of cultures and religions. In Varanasi students have the chance to see Hindus walk through dawn light for a ritual dip in their cherished Ganges, and they can learn as well from the communities of Buddhists, Jains, Muslims, Sikhs and other devoted people who live and practice in Varanasi. It is in this inspirational celebration of life and transformation that we immerse ourselves. Students live with welcoming families whose members might include world-renowned sitar and tabla players, traditional doctors, university professors, or local artisans. Daily language classes in Hindi not only help students communicate with Indian hosts, but with leaders of community service projects sponsored by schools, clinics, and environmental organizations. Independent Study Projects, another critical component of the semester, give students the chance to acquire new and fascinating skills, develop a fresh perspective on historical and social issue, and practice traditional Indian art forms. While engaging in these studies, students also have the chance to explore some of the subcontinent's most venerated and least-known places. From a trip to the Bodhi Tree and Temple at Bodhgaya, where the Buddha attained enlightenment, to traditional local villages rarely visited by Westerners, students witness what it means to live in India in the 21st century. In addition, they also have the opportunity to explore the life and culture that has flourished along this most sacred Indian river - from Gangotri Glacier, the source of the Ganges in the Himalayas, to Calcutta, where the river empties into the Bay of Bengal. And throughout the journey, students and instructors collaborate to create spaces in which students discover new aspects of compassion and leadership and grow to better know themselves. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  While students may choose not to take the course for credit, the India Semester program is a fully accredited program by Prescott College in Prescott, Arizona. As a participant on this program, you have the option to earn up to 24 undergraduate credits toward your college degree. Four courses with six-credits each will be offered as part of our studies in India: - Introduction to Hindi - Cultural Anthropology - Life along the Ganges River - Examining Inequalities: Disparate Social Condition and Initiatives for Change - Independent Study Project Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family • Hostel Program Costs Land cost: $9,980 Est. flight cost: $1,700 Costs Include:  Everything in-country except for insurance and small personal expenses (snacks outside of meals, laundry, phone and email, etc.) Financial Aid Yes. Dragons provides need-based scholarships. Any student interested in a Dragons program but unable to afford full tuition is encouraged to apply for financial assistance through our scholarship program. To receive a scholarship application, please write to the Dragons office: info@wheretherebedragons.com. Dates Spring Semester: Feb 9 -May 12 Fall Semester: Sep 6 -Dec 8 Contact Where There Be Dragons; Learning Adventures in the Developing World 3200 Carbon Place Suite #102 Boulder, Colorado 80301 USA Tel: 1800-982-9203 Fax: 303-413-0857 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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