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AIFS: Hyderabad - University of Hyderabad

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Program Provider:
AIFS
Location:
Hyderabad, India
Official Website:
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Year Founded:
1964
Program length:
Academic year, fall or spring semester
Deadlines:
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Language Requirement:
None

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5
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2.5
Academics
4
Safety
4.5
Healthcare
2.5
Food
4
Housing
5
Cost
5
Culture
5
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India is a fascinating mix of ancient cultures and traditions, intriguing religions, and over 200 languages and dialects, combined with 21st-century technology and a growing international economy. Second only to China in population size, it is poised to become an ever larger player on the world stage. Spend a semester studying abroad with AIFS in I...
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India is a fascinating mix of ancient cultures and traditions, intriguing religions, and over 200 languages and dialects, combined with 21st-century technology and a growing international economy. Second only to China in population size, it is poised to become an ever larger player on the world stage. Spend a semester studying abroad with AIFS in India to get to know the many different faces of this diverse nation.

Students may also apply for the Community Engagement Program. The objective of the Community Engagement Program is to provide students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of the current issues impacting on community life in India and to learn about a people-centered approach to social change. Students experience firsthand the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in various development initiatives while earning academic credits.

There are numerous opportunities to make excursions into the city and surrounding environment.

The Resident Director organizes a variety of activities, which usually include:

* Hyderabad city tour
* Visits to local markets and bazaars
* Music, dance or theater performances showing India’s cultural traditions
* Festival celebrations based on the time of year (kite-flying, fireworks, dancing)
* Traditional meals to celebrate a special occasion, Indian or American holiday
* Cooking lessons with authentic Indian recipes
* Day visits to local sites including:
o Golconda Fort
o Charminar
o Chowmahalla Palace
o Qutb Shahi Tombs
o Hussain Sagar and Buddha Statue

* 4 day trip to Ajanta and Ellora
* 6-day Golden Triangle Tour
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Riane Menardi
07/01/10
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Very worthwhile. I learned about class, poverty, religion, East vs West, being the other, and being noticed. It's impossible to blend in India, and you can either take advantage of that or let it bother you. I learned how to deal with people different from me and learn from them. I saw the flaws we have as an American society and the good things we do, too. I learned that ... view full review
emhall
04/15/10
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My Hindi teacher was very nice but I felt we often did not have as many opportunities to speak as was necessary to gain a solid foundation of the language. My history professors were very kind and accommodating to American students but we were often not given amble time to complete assignments ie we will have the test iun three days, or maybe five...ok let's do three. view full review
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