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  Southeast Asia Semester: Environment, International Studies, and Buddhism

Carpe Diem Education

PO Box 17427
Portland, OR 97217
United States
Phone: 503-285-1800
Fax: 866-903-1077

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Southeast Asia Semester: Environment, International Studies, and Buddhism

- Multi-Country
  • Other Cities in - Multi-Country: 
    • Locations in Asia
  Cambodia
  Laos
  Thailand

Term: Fall, Spring 
Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Every Fall and Spring

Description: This program is an introduction to Southeast Asian culture, environment, and Buddhism. Students will volunteer in a variety of meaningful environmental and social service projects, join an introduction to Thai Buddhism course, and finish with SCUBA certification.

Program Details:

Program Dates
Spring 2010: February 10 - May 4, 2010

Group Size:
A maximum of 12 Students & 2 Adult Leaders

Eligibility:
Ages 17 and Up

Academic Credit:
Up to 18 credits available

Language Requirement:
None

Admissions:
No deadline - applications accepted on a rolling basis until start date.

Southeast Asia Semester: Environment, International Studies, and Buddhism

Highlights: The program will spend approximately 12 weeks traveling, studying the local languages, and volunteering with local non-profit organizations (both social and environmental services) throughout Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Travel Types :
  • 4th World Studies
  • BackPacking Abroad
  • Camping
  • Climbing
  • Cooking
  • Eco Tours
    		•
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Studies
  • Hiking
  • Homestay
  • Language Immersion
  • Nature Tours
    		•
  • Overland Tours
  • Scuba
  • Trekking
  • Volunteering
  • Yoga
    		•
    Type of Programs :
  • Adventure Travel
  • Community Service / Volunteerism
  • Cultural Exploration
  • High School Study Abroad
  • Language Immersion
    		•
    Languages :
  • English
  • Thai
    		•
    Subject Areas :
  • Art/Fine Arts
  • Arts
  • Asian and Asian American Studies
  • Asian Studies
  • Creative Writing
  • Earth Sciences
  • East Asian Studies
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Management Systems / Policy
  • Environmental Studies
  • Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
  • Foreign Language
    		•
  • Forestry
  • Fourth World Studies
  • High School Program
  • Higher Education
  • History
  • Human Rights Advocacy
  • Humanities
  • Intensive Language
  • Interdisciplinary
  • International Policy and Diplomacy
  • International Relations
  • Liberal Arts
  • Massage Education
  • Nutrition
  • Peace Studies
    		•
  • Photography
  • Political Science/Politics
  • Public / Community Service Sciences
  • Refugee Studies
  • Religious Studies
  • Restoration/Conservation
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Student Trips (non-credit)
  • Sustainable Development
  • Theology
  • Travel / Tourism
    		•

    Cost in US$: 8,900

    Cost Include Description:

    * Food
    * Accommodations and scheduled program activities for the duration of the program.
    * International airfare - estimated at USD 1,500; internal Thai flight estimated at USD 180.
    * Health insurance
    * Spending money are extra.

    Experience Required: no

    This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

    Typical Living Arrangements :
  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Home-stays
  • Independent living
  • Other
    		•

    Participants Travel in Groups

    Typically Participants Work in Groups

    Application Process Involves:

    • Essay
    • Online Application plus Application Assessment
    • Phone Interview
    • Written Application

    Post-Program Services Include:

    • Alumni Network
    • Exit Debriefing Abroad

    Year Founded: 1997



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