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Locations: Pune, India
Program Terms: Fall, Spring
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: IFSA-Butler
Restrictions: Middlebury applicants only

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type:	Other Program Options	Program Sponsor:	Externally-sponsored program
Other Program Option Type:	Externally-sponsored Program	Language of Instruction:	English
Click here for a definition of this term GPA (cumulative):	2.67	Housing Type:	Homestay
Advisor:	Stacey Thebodo	Subjects Offered:	Anthropology, Art History, Biology, Business Administration, Computer Science, Dance, Economics, Environmental Studies, Film, International Studies, Women's Studies

Program Description:

IFSA - IFSA STUDY IN INDIA
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Pune, India

WHY STUDY IN PUNE?
Head to Pune to see for yourself what makes contemporary India so exhilarating. You can celebrate traditional Indian festivals in the old city, learn classical Indian music and dance, or find yourself in a maze of magnificent historical architecture. At the same time, Pune is a youthful and progressive city with a growing music and art scene and an established development hub. Our centrally located program center provides easy access to nearby shops, restaurants, entertainment, and transportation throughout the city. A balance of city life, an international landscape, and uniquely Indian roots attracts scholars and practitioners from all over India and the world.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
An international hub for research and education, Pune is also home to both countless NGOs and a thriving IT sector. Factor in a rich culture and deep spiritual roots, and you’ve got a fascinating new environment in which to pursue your studies in public health, international relations, social justice, and more, guided by dedicated IFSA educators who are experts in their fields.

Take advantage of our IFSA Pune staff’s deep local connections and get to know India through the lenses of food, media, health, economics, art, and social justice. Learn about ancient customs and explore India’s many tastes with your carefully selected host family, and explore the city’s may sights with Indian peers as your guides. It’s all part of an unforgettable semester full of newness, challenge, and growth.

You can choose 4 - 5 elective classes taught by local experts in global and public health domains as well as Indian culture, politics, and economics.

LANGUAGE CLASSES

Essential Hindi: Essential Hindi is taught intensively during the first two weeks of the semester for those students without a Hindi language background. (1 U.S. semester credit hour)
Beginning Hindi I

ELECTIVE CLASSES

Development Economics
Epidemiology
Gender and Indian Media
Maternal and Child Health
National Health Policy in India
Social Determinants of Health
Social Justice Theory and Practice
The World’s Largest Democracy
Understanding India Through Its Art

Please visit IFSA Study in India on the IFSA website for complete class descriptions and syllabi.

CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS
Program activities are designed to enhance your intercultural competence by developing your understanding of the local culture and people. Activities are optional, but they are included in your total program fee. They vary each term based on availability, but activities may include:

Expressive Culture Classes
Heritage Indoor Games
Cooking an Indian Meal
Diwali/Holi Lunch
Know Your City

IFSA excursions are included in your total program fee and though these are optional, most students choose to participate. They vary each term based on availability, but excursions may include:

Wai & Mahabaleshwar Trip
Village Velhe Visit

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