Union Term Abroad in Hanoi, Vietnam - Fall
Course of Study
Vietnamese Language - taught by local faculty from the Dept. of Vietnamese Studies, the Vietnam National University of Hanoi
Vietnamese Culture and Civilization - taught by local faculty from the Dept. of Vietnamese Studies, the Vietnam National University of Hanoi.
Directed Field Work - supervised by the resident director and local faculty from the Dept. of Vietnamese Studies, the Vietnam National University of Hanoi.
Photographing Culture: Visual Representation in Anthropology - Director's seminar offered by Dr. Sharon Gmelch, Department of Anthropology, Union College
Elegibility
Expenses
Estimated Expenses Beyond Current Term Abroad Fee:
- $1,400 RT airfare from Upstate NY
- 600 Books and materials
- 1,250 Misc./personal (laundry, travel, etc.)
Miscellaneous
Excursions: Field trips and excursions are an important part of the program. Excursions to various cultural and historical sites near Hanoi-Halong Bay, the Chinese border region, are tentatively planned. In addition, a week-long trip from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) at the end of the program is scheduled. Along the way stops are planned in Hue (the imperial capital), Danang (Cham region) and Hoi An (old seaport site).are tentatively planned.
Accommodations: Students are housed in double rooms of dormitory units with private bath arranged by the Vietnam National University of Hanoi.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO: http://academic.hws.edu/pge
Calendar
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*January |
Application Deadline |
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*February |
$200 non-refundable deposit due at Cashier's Office in McKean House and receipt brought to the International Programs Office in HU 211 |
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*Spring Term |
Orientation Meetings |
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*Mid August |
Pre-departure program begind |
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*Late August |
Program begins in Australia |
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*Mid December |
Program ends |
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*Dates to be announced |
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