Destinations · Asia
India
India offers students a view of one of the world's most diverse societies, from ancient monuments to fast-growing cities and large public welfare systems. It suits faculty in the social sciences, health and business who want fieldwork in a complex setting.
Overview
India as a classroom
India is home to more than a billion people, dozens of major languages and several of the world's major religions. Its cities combine historic quarters, universities and technology centers, while rural communities show very different patterns of work and family life. Students can examine caste, gender, migration, public health and education policy firsthand, alongside monuments such as the Taj Mahal and the forts of Rajasthan. The contrasts make India a demanding but rewarding site for comparative study.
ARAMFO has run faculty development programs in India on sociology, anthropology and social work, on sociology, psychology and social work, and on nursing, public health and patient-centered care, with stops in Delhi and Bengaluru. Every faculty-led course is customized to the professor's syllabus and travel dates.
Good to know
- Language
- Hindi and English are official; many regional languages are spoken.
- Currency
- Indian rupee (INR)
- Best season
- October to March
- Typical length
- 10-14 days (customizable)
Highlights
What students will see and do
- Taj Mahal, AgraThe white marble mausoleum was commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1632 and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Old and New DelhiThe Red Fort, Jama Masjid and the colonial-era government district show several eras of the capital's history.
- JaipurThe Pink City's Amber Fort and City Palace reflect Rajput architecture and royal history.
- VaranasiOne of the world's oldest inhabited cities, it is a major pilgrimage center on the Ganges.
- Kerala backwatersThe network of lagoons and canals on the southwest coast supports a distinct regional culture, agriculture and tourism economy.
- BengaluruIndia's technology hub is home to research institutions and a large startup sector.
Faculty-led travel courses
Courses that fit India
Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.
Psychology, Sociology & Social WorkStudents could study social stratification, community development and the work of NGOs and welfare programs in Delhi and Bengaluru.
Nursing, Medicine & Public HealthA course could examine India's public health system, community health care and nursing practice in urban and rural settings.
Business & EntrepreneurshipStudents could study India's technology sector, family-owned enterprises and the role of small business in a large emerging market.
Education & Teacher PreparationA course could look at the scale of India's school system, multilingual instruction and initiatives to expand access for girls and rural children.
Programs
ARAMFO programs in India
Programs ARAMFO has run or published here. Each can be adapted into a faculty-led travel course for your own students, on your dates.
On the ground
Academic and professional visits
Visits are chosen with the professor to match the course. ARAMFO also arranges flights, housing, meals, local transport, guides and entrance fees.
- University department seminars with Indian faculty
- Hospitals and community health centers
- NGO and grassroots development organizations
- Technology companies and incubators
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