This in from Christoph Giebel at UW. There are a number of interesting programs being run through UW: Former Yugoslavia, New Zealand, Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, Mexico, Iceland, Brazil, India (in 2008) and Vietnam. Check them all out here.
Viet Nam Summer Study Abroad: a few places left
This June/July, I am offering a six-week joint academic learning and community volunteering program in Viet Nam in collaboration between CHID and PeaceTrees Viet Nam (see web link below). We're making a final recruitment push during the 1st week of the upcoming Spring quarter for this full-time summer study abroad program. There are a few slots left. Could I ask you please to use your "networks" to advertise this program, not only for the innovative approach it takes, but also for what a good deal it is: 10-12 academic credits in 6 weeks, UW tuition waived, plus foreign experience for a very competitive fee. CHID tells me that non-UW participants could still earn academic credits as non-matriculated students. So not being a UW student will pose no hurdle at all to participation! UPS participants would have to find out how these UW credits could be applied to their own studies. The application deadline is April 2.
Viet Nam: Building for Peace in the Wake of War
http://depts.washington.edu/chid/showprogram.php?id=50
This program will explore the legacy of war in Viet Nam and the ongoing rebuilding efforts there. In partnership with Peace Trees Vietnam, a Washington based organization that works with residents of Quang Tri Province on landmine clearance and environmental/community restoration, our group of 12-18 students will pursue historical studies in Ha Noi and Hue, and participate in a community-building project with local people in Dong Ha.
Ability to speak Vietnamese is not required, and students from all areas of study are encouraged to apply.
Program Director: Christoph Giebel giebel@u.washington.edu
CHID contact: Theron Paul Stevenson theron@u.washington.edu
Application deadline extended to April 2.
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