India: Bengaluru - Culture, Society, and Global Perspectives plus Internship
- India
- Bangalore
About Program
The Bengaluru (also known as Bangalore) program provides the extraordinary opportunity to study Indian culture, sociology, and global issues while volunteering in the local community with fellow students who are interested in contributing and making a difference in their society. Students are invited to enroll in the 11-week semester at Christ University (January - March), complete with an included Southern India Tour, or enroll in the 11-week semester plus participate in a 4-week internship (April - May).
For those participating in the service learning internship, placements will be assigned once on-site. Past placements have included: BBMP Health Department, Samith NGO, Corporation Bank, Buzz India Foundation, Dream India Network (DIN), Bangalore Rural Education and Development Society (BREADS), and Social Entrepreneurship Swachhta & Rural Engagement Cell (SES&REC).
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Diversity & Inclusion
Impact
Program Highlights
- Explore a diverse landscape, varied food, unparalleled architectural monuments, World Heritage Sites, and colorful festivals.
- Live in the “Garden City,” the hub of India’s technology and business outsourcing revolution.
- Study at one of the finest educational institutions in India, located in a trendy and pleasant suburb.
- Participate in a four-week service learning internship with a local organization to round out your semester.
Response from USAC
Hi Jenna,
Thank you for your feedback regarding your time in Bangalore. We are continually working to enhance our study abroad programs and appreciate hearing from our students. We do our best to prepare students for study abroad in India, but as you know, no matter how prepared you are studying abroad is always going to have elements of surprise. I have passed on your suggestions for additional preparation to our team. If you have any additional feedback you’d like to share about the program please email studyabroad@usac.edu.