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Earn 3 credits in India next winter
India -
January 2 - 19, 2009
India, the world's largest democracy, is a
fascinating country with a rich history,
fabulous traditions, arts, cuisine, and people.
A pluralistic, multilingual, and multiethnic
society, India is also home to a diversity of
wildlife in a variety of protected habitats.
Four major world religions, Hinduism, Buddhism,
Jainism and Sikhism originated here. India plays
a significant role in the international trade of
textile and garments and an increasing
importance in South Asian fashion. Trip fee is $2,950 plus 3 credits
tuition. Fee includes: Airfare, Double Room,
Daily Continental Breakfast, and Sightseeing
Tours.
Download:
Flyer (pdf)
Pre-Application (Word)
Checklist (pdf)
DEADLINES
March 10 – Sept. 5, 2008: Submit
your pre-application and meet with academic
advisor, Prof. Patrick Yanez during his office
hours, Rm. B-429, to
review your eligibility and proposed research for this
international field trip.
Sept. 5, 2008:
Online Applications are due at the Office of
Int. Prog., Rm. B-119; the $60 application fee
and all other payments must be paid at the
Bursar Office, Rm. B-127
Sept. 17, 2008:
Payment of $1,000 due
Oct. 16, 2008:
Balance of $1,950 due
Nov. 15, 2008: Tuition fee due
(three-credits)
Useful Websites:
FIT's
Office of International Programs
http://www3.fitnyc.edu/internationalprograms/WinterAbroadCourses.htm
India's
Ministry of Tourism official website
http://www.incredibleindia.org
CIA's World Factbook: India
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html
US Department of State: India
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3454.htm
Portal of Government of India
http://india.gov.in
WikiTravel: India
http://wikitravel.org/en/India
New York Times: India
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/international/countriesandterritories/india/index.html
The Times of
India (Indian newspaper in English)
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Online Information about India
http://www.india.org
Consulate General of
India
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Tourist
Office in New York |
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3 East 64th
Street |
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(Between 5th
& Madison Avenues) |
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New York, NY
10065 |
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(212)
774-0600 |
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Note: Around September, FIT's
Office of International Programs will
assist participants
in getting tourist visas for this field
trip. |
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Flights
To be announced in Nov. 2008
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DATE |
FLIGHT |
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DEPART |
ARRIVE |
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JAN. 2, 09 |
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JFK/NY |
India |
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JAN 19, 09 |
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India |
JFK/NY |
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