Annual Summer Study in India

Information Sessions for India Study Abroad:
Wednesday, February 1, 12-1 p.m., Room 2430, Des Plaines Campus
Friday, February 3, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Room 2430, Des Plaines Campus
Monday, February 6, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Room 2430, Des Plaines Campus
Unable to attend? Contact Katherine Schuster, Global Studies Coordinator, at 847.376.7118 or schuster@oakton.edu.

Application Deadline for Summer 2012 Extended to February 15th.

Program Description

Study the History and Cultures of India each summer, and earn six Oakton credits. Spend a month in Hyderabad, India with cultural visits, fieldtrip excursions, tutorial assistance, on-site library and study areas. Housing with free Wi-Fi access and a full meal plan are included.

Program Fees
$2,200.00 (approx.) + airfare (approx. $1,800.00) Exact costs will be available by February each year.

Scholarship
$500 - $1,000 available for students participating in this program!!
Available on a first-come, first-awarded basis to qualifying applicants.

Application (Download application)
Applications are due to the Global Studies Coordinator by February 1.

Program Credits

• EGL 229 South Asian Literature (or similar); 3 credit hours
• HUM 122 Contemporary Culture and the Arts (focused on India); 3 credit hours
  or
  Hindi and Urdu language course based on student placement

Program Requirements

• Completed at least one semester of college
• Completed English Composition I or equivalent
• GPA of 2.75 or above

Program Fee
The $2,200.00 (approx.) fee will cover:

• Instructional costs
• Airport pickup
• Housing and full meal plan
• Cultural visits & field trip excursions
• Free Wi-Fi access
• Tutorial assistance
• On-site library & study areas
• Visa

The fee does not cover:

• Airfare
• Passport
• Personal expenses

Flight Details
The airplane ticket will be approximately $1800* for roundtrip.

*Varies by departure city and day of travel.

Passport/Visa
Both a passport and a visa are required for the summer program in India. Visa applicants must first obtain a passport prior to applying for their visa.

Lodging and Meals
A full meal plan is included. Students live in an international student dorm.

Interested students should contact the Global Studies Program Coordinator, Katherine Schuster, 847-376-7118, schuster@oakton.edu, for applications and more information.