IFSA/Alliance: Pune – Summer in Pune

3 recent reviews
This program is not currently active
  • Location(s): Pune, India
  • Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Internship
This program is inactive and currently not accepting students. It is still on Abroad101 as a reference to the provider and host institution whose links are on this page. Please refer to these if you are interested in learning more about similar programs

Study abroad with the Institute for Study Abroad in Pune, India! Explore contemporary India as a complex yet unified multi-cultural, multi-linguistic, religiously pluralistic democracy and rising major global power through 6 credits of coursework.... read more

All Reviews

OVERALL RATING 4.3
Based on 3 Reviews
Housing
Food
Admin
Academics
Cost of Living
Social/Cultural
Overall Experience
I gained a broadened worldview and improved resiliency and problem solving skills - University of Wisconsin - Madison View Entire Review
A student studying abroad with Alliance for Global Education: Pune – Summer in Pune
I learned how to independently conduct my own research project in a completely new environment. This gave me confidence for my future research endeavors. - University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa View Entire Review
Past Review Incredible India
I learned that Americans are in such a rush all of the time that they are not taking time to enjoy life. I believe some things should be done much faster than they are done in India, but I enjoyed the afternoon chai breaks, not having to be exactly on time, and not starting the day until later. After living in India for seven we... - University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh View Entire Review

About

Study abroad with the Institute for Study Abroad in Pune, India!


  • Explore contemporary India as a complex yet unified multi-cultural, multi-linguistic, religiously pluralistic democracy and rising major global power through 6 credits of coursework.

  • Pursue your own academic interests and distinguish yourself professionally by completing an internship or directed research project.

  • Participate in a field excursion to see a different side of India.

  • Live like a Pune resident with an Indian host family and commute to campus via auto rickshaw.

Pune, a vibrant, bustling city that has long been considered India's academic center, offers students a stimulating exposure to the best and most intriguing elements of contemporary India.  Only a short train ride from the booming metropolis of Mumbai, Pune is home to many of India's top academic institutions and has a thriving student scene.  Pune hosts many of the country's most forward-thinking NGOs and is a striking example of the "new India," with technology and international business rapidly bringing a new, fascinating dimension to its multi-faceted urban landscape.

Program Type(s):
Study Abroad
Internship
Program Length(s):
  • Summer
Instruction Language(s):
  • English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
  • Environmental Studies
  • Asian Studies
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
  • Global Studies
  • Economics
  • Sociology
  • Public Health
Minimum GPA:
3.0
Year Founded:
2007
Website
Take me there!

Statistics

IFSA Scholarships

Any student applying to an IFSA-Butler program can apply for our general scholarship awards, which are $500 for a summer program, $1,500 for semester study, and $2,000 for the full year. We also offer special opportunities such as First Generation College Student scholarships and a Fill the GAP study abroad savings program that matches contributions up to $1,000. Plus, any student attending a public institution or an MSI (minority serving institution) is automatically eligible for either the IFSA State School Grant or the IFSA MSI Grant. Both are worth $2,000 off the program price.

$2,000

Deadlines:
Coincides with program deadlines

Guidelines/Requirements:
Any student who applies for an IFSA-Butler program may apply for a scholarship by completing a scholarship application. This is separate from the general IFSA-Butler program application.

Videos

Facebook

Twitter