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SANN Research Institute, Darjeeling


2012-2013 SEMESTER/YEAR PROGRAM
 

   Helpful Links:

SANN Application
SANN Website

India Home Page
Location: Darjeeling, India
Eligibility:                                     2.5 GPA, Excellent Health
Language of Instruction: English
 
About Darjeeling:
Darjeeling is a scenic Himalayan town made up mostly of Gorkha people who are of ethnic Nepali background. For this reason the program focuses on Nepali language and culture but also covers Indian politics.
 
Academic Program: 
  • Religions and Culture of Nepal
  • Basic Nepali Language
  • Travel Photography
  • Politics of India

Special Program Features:
  • Village Stay
  • 10-day trek in the Himalayas
  • Students can teach their field of study in English in area tea estates

Housing:
  • Homestay

Dates (subject to change):
 

Fall:

 Early September - Mid December
  Spring:
 		 Mid-January – Early May

Program fee (subject to change): Covers: tuition, room, meals and program trips

 

 One Semester:                               $8,550

 

 Two Semesters Combined with SANN Nepal: $17,200
  • Other UI Fees: Non-refundable $150 application fees
  • Fees paid to SANN:  Roundtrip airfare, transit hotel, student visa & registration fees - Amount TBA.
     
Application deadlines:
  Fall/Academic Year: April 1 (suggested)
  Spring:                                  October 15