 The Spring Semester in Thailand is an
intensive 16-week semester offering the unique opportunity to
experience Thai life and understand Thai culture and society from an
indigenous perspective. Students will be exposed to Thai society from
a multidisciplinary perspective including history, sociology,
anthropology, languages, politics, economics, education, family and
religion. Students will also be provided with an internship
experience that will enable them to draw from their Christian value
commitments as they serve others in religious, governmental, and
educational institutions.
Students live in the homes of carefully chosen Thai families in
Chiang Mai, Thailand (the beautiful ”Rose of the North” surrounded by
mountains and with great climate), Many of the families with whom the
students will live for eight weeks have successfully kept Spring
Semester in Thailand students during previous years. The experience
of a "homestay" is like no other. The student will be able to embrace
the culture, customs, and language of the Thai people within the
comfort of a family unit.
Throughout the entire program students will also take field trips
throughout the country of Thailand and during April will live for a
month in a Karen tribal village in the foothills of the Himalayas.
SPRING SEMESTER IN THAILAND PROGRAM
SPRING 2008 or SPRING 2009
Chiang Mai University
Classes are taught by Professors Michael and Ann Leming as well as
faculty from Chiang Mai University, where classes meet January –
March.
Educational Field Trip
Students will travel to the cities of Lampang, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok,
Ayutthaya, and Bangkok in Thailand, followed by a 1 week Spring break
at the end of March.
Karen Tribal Village
For the month of April, students will live in a Christian Karen
tribal village in the foothills of the Himalayas where they will
complete an anthropological course on the Karen of Northern Thailand.
Courses that will be offered include the following:
January 7- March 30
Thai Culture
and Society- 4 semester hours
Intensive Introduction to Thai Language- 4-6 semester hours
A Reading and Writing course is optional and meets for 3 hours per
week for 10 weeks
Study/Service
Internship-4 Semester Hours
(Internship to be arranged with Church, Government, or Educational
Agency--Students will be in their internships 16 hours per week and
have a two-hour seminar on Fridays.)
April 1- May 1
The Karen of
Northern Thailand- 4 semester hours
(Taught in the Karen village of Tee Mae Ker Lah)
All courses offered depend upon the availability of qualified
faculty and other program activities depend upon qualified personnel.
The University contracts with scheduled air carriers and local
operators and travel dates may be changed in the case of armed
conflict, terrorist activity, natural disasters, strikes, or other
unforeseen circumstances. The International Programs Student Center
will always have the latest information concerning these programs.
INTERNET RESOURCES:
For more information please visit:
www.AmazingThailand.org
For students’ statements regarding the program go to:
http://www.amazingseasia.com/student_statements.html and
http://www.messiah.edu/academics/epicenter/Stories/thailand.html
For picture of the program please visit:
http://www.amazingseasia.com/pictures.html and
http://community.webshots.com/user/ajarnmike100
ACADEMIC YEAR 2007-2008 COSTS:
There are two charges for International Programs Participants:
tuition and the International Programs Charge. Tuition in the
International Program is exactly the same as it is on the Malibu
campus. Tuition for the 2007-2008 Academic Year is $17,290 per
semester for 12-18 units. The second charge, the International
Programs Charge, covers room and board, travel to and from the
program, and an educational fieldtrip with the group. The
International Programs Charge for the 2007-2008 Academic Year is
$8,090 per semester.
ACADEMIC YEAR 2008-2009 COSTS:
There are two charges for International Programs Participants:
tuition and the International Programs Charge. Tuition in the
International Program is exactly the same as it is on the Malibu
campus. Tuition for the 2008-2009 Academic Year is $18,325 per
semester for 12- 18 units. The second charge, the International
Programs Charge, covers room and board, travel to and from the
program, and an educational fieldtrip with the group. The
International Programs Charge for the 2008-2009 Academic Year is
$8,840 per semester. If you attend both semesters, the second
semester is discounted at $8,040 as a second roundtrip flight is not
being purchased for you.
ACADEMIC YEAR 2009-2010 COSTS:
There are two charges for International Programs Participants:
tuition and the International Programs Charge. Tuition in the
International Program is exactly the same as it is on the Malibu
campus. Tuition for the 2009-2010 Academic Year has not yet been
released. The second charge, the International
Programs Charge, covers room and board, travel to and from the
program, and an educational fieldtrip with the group. The
International Programs Charge for the 2009-2010 Academic Year has
not yet been released.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
Please contact the
Office of Financial Assistance for more specific information.
For information on scholarships specific to international study
please
click here.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
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2.5 GPA
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Online Application
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Visiting Professor Interview
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International Programs Contract
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Flight Contract (Flight itinerary for
flight exemptions)
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Pre-Registration (Pepperdine Form)
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Thailand Student Visa
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Contract Review Appointment
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Pre-Departure Orientation
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Pre-Departure Visa Workshop
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Physical Exam (90-45 days prior to
departure)
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Valid Passport (cost is student's
responsibility)
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International Health Insurance
Coverage (cost is student's responsibility)
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