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CIEE Summer Cambodian Studies Program in Siem Reap, Cambodia
The Cambodian Studies summer program helps students understand Cambodia's history and culture from ancient times to the present, with particular focus on the Khmer Rouge regime and its aftermath. Students study the challenges of nation building, reconciliation, and democracy in post-conflict countries while exploring Cambodia's economic and cultural transformation as at it opens up to the world. Academic Program The Cambodian Studies program offers students the opportunity to explore Cambodian culture, history, and contemporary political and social issues through coursework, cultural exchange with Cambodian students, and extensive field visits. Academic Culture Classes are held Monday through Friday, with some weekend days on...
Southeast Asia Semester: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia - Adventure Travel & Volunteer
The program travels overland through the diverse and friendly Buddhist countries of Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia offering fascinating history, welcoming peoples, dramatic landscapes, incredible adventures, cultural insights, volunteering, and focuses on sustainability, eco-tourism and grass-roots development.
Carpe Diem Latitudes Program
Latitudes - Semester Overseas + Internship Small group semester abroad, followed by semester solo internship of your choosing. Many different areas of internships available, from teaching English to working with animals. Latitudes is Carpe Diem's seven-month personalized study abroad program that allows for a broad exposure to a fascinating region of the earth with a group of peers, followed by three months of focused solo work and travel in a country of your choice.
The Education Abroad Network: Sustainable Development in Southeast Asia
This multi-disciplinary program works in two separate modules, integrating the social science disciplines of geography, sociology, political science, economics and law with natural science, as well as examining a general survey of Thai culture and society. Students will formally undertake two courses, or modules, taught by faculty from Chiang Mai's Payap University. The first module, Sustainable Development in Southeast Asia, is designed to introduce students to the complexities of development processes and problems in the Mekong region that result from the impact in changes in cultural and political movements, government legislation, economic and trade relations, resource use and health issues....
South East Asia Comparative Semester
The region of Southeast Asia is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and diverse areas of the world. Culturally rich, the area is home to fascinating ethnic groups with a variety of languages and religions. The Kingdom of Thailand, formerly known as Siam, has the longest reigning monarch in the world and is the only country in Southeast Asia never to be formally colonized by a Western power. A founding member of ASEAN, Thailand lies at the geographical center of Southeast Asia and has undergone rapid development as a newly industrialized country (NIC) offering both modern conveniences and traditional ways...
Southeast Asia Semester: Environment, International Studies, and Buddhism
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: 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.
Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand Cultural History Tour
The Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand Cultural History Tours is a three week tour traveling to Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, and Saigon in Vietnam, Siem Reap and Angkor in Cambodia, and Bangkok in Thailand. This tour is a completely unique approach to university study abroad which combines visits to major cultural and historical sites with intense academic study of the culture and history being experienced. It is an ideal learning environment because it integrates reading and writing with direct involvement to give a richer understanding of the subject than book learning alone could possibly provide. Travel with experienced faculty and visit more than 7...
Asian Cultural History Tour
The Asian Cultural History Tour is a multi-country academic travel-study tour to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, China, and Tibet lasting 46 days which offer 3-6 hours of credit in subjects such as history, fine arts, political science, and literature. This tour offers an interdisciplinary approach to university study abroad, with experiential learning in major cultural and historical sites in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, China, and Tibet. Instructional delivery is designed to integrate teaching with site visits. Class sessions are usually scheduled around or during the program activities. Lectures are held during museum visits and on sites, thus, providing students with direct experience...
Teach English Abroad Volunteer and Internship Program in Cambodia, Asia
In 2005, the Bangkok Post reported that Cambodia had the worst English language skills in Southeast Asia. Due to a shortage of qualified teachers, the lack of a steady English curriculum and insufficient resources, Cambodian children are rarely given the opportunity to learn English. GSC participants will work with orphanages and other local organizations that serve as resources for Cambodian youth to participate in extracurricular activities, which includes English education. No prior teaching experience is required and all participants will receive an English Training Manual prior to departure.
Cambodia Service-Learning Volunteer and Internship Programs
GSC offers Service-Learning Programs in HIV/AIDS Prevention Education, International Health, Orphanage Care, Teaching English Abroad, as well as Integrated Programs. All participants begin their program with one week of orientation, which includes specified technical training, Khmer language lesson, culture and history lessons, and site seeing. Volunteers can participate in short-term or long-term programs, depending on their program interest. Students who wish to obtain academic credit for their work abroad may also inquire about internships available through GSC. All of the Service-Learning Programs entail a one-week orientation, which will include technical training specific to the chosen program.
Cambodia International Health Volunteer and Internship Program
HIV/AIDS prevention education serves as the primary focus of the International Health Program in Cambodia. Health professionals will have the opportunity to work with local NGOs, orphanages, schools and hospitals, where shadowing placements may be available. Those without medical background or experience are welcome to apply and will educate and work with Cambodians who currently lack the resources to obtain the necessary medical knowledge and services. A typical week consists of five to six days of work, with evenings and weekends free to spend time with your community and explore the region. While Cambodian cuisine bears some similarity to Lao,...
Orphanage Care Volunteer and Internship Program in Cambodia, Asia
Cambodia children are still recovering from years of violence and corruption. GSC volunteers that choose to work with the Orphanage Care Program will partner with local orphanages that not only provide food and shelter, but also serve as a nurturing environment in which children can grow and thrive. Volunteers will assist with the daily activities of the orphanage, but will also focus on helping with the English education programs which are a common feature of Cambodian orphanages. While there is a need for technical assistance, participants will also serve as mentors to children who will value the guidance and their...