Immersed in the Beauty of Tibetan Culture in India Past Review
By Shauna M (Health and Wellness, Minnesota State University, Mankato) for
Study Abroad Programs in India
I gained a deep connection to the Tibetan community and made friends that I hope to see again someday.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The Learning Abroad Center is very accessible and supportive to students. They make sure you're informed about all the paperwork and other things that you must do before your program begins. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We stayed in a beautiful guesthouse in the Himalayan foothills, Pema Thang. I highly recommend this for the beautiful view and the hospitable service. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We were very fortunate to receive an audience with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. It was unbelievable. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Be open to spirituality and healing. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Tibetan Medicine, Ayurveda and Yoga in India |
| Course Department: | CSPH 5318 |
| Instructor: | Miriam Cameron |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | The coursework in India was very similar to that of the prerequisite course offered in Minnesota, however, the location offered an immersion into the Tibetan life and culture that would be impossible to experience in Minnesota. The teacher is warmhearted and cares deeply about the welfare of Tibetans and their traditional medical system. I wish we had more than 3 weeks for this course. |
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