Global
Service Corps’ Study Abroad Program in Cambodia provides students with
an insider look into the world of international development in Southeast
Asia. One of the most diverse regions of the world, Southeast Asia is
composed of eleven countries that vary greatly in language, religion,
history and culture. While the region as a whole has experienced
economic growth, some countries still face a number of development
challenges. Students studying abroad with GSC will become part of a
movement to restore health, prosperity and growth to a society in
recovery from brutal civil war and genocide.
Global
Service Corps’ semester service-learning programs in Cambodia
supplement classroom education with hands-on field work at local
community development organizations. In partnership with the University
at Albany, State University of New York (SUNY) and Paññasastra
University of Cambodia, GSC offers 15-credit Semester Programs and a
9-credit Summer Program focused on social, cultural, and community
development in Cambodia.
The 15-credit, 15-week Fall or Spring Semester Program includes:
· 3 weeks of academic training on Khmer
language, social development in post-conflict societies,
service-learning theory, Buddhism and meditation, Emotional
Intelligence (EQ), and Cambodian culture and history
· 9
weeks of field work in the areas of public health, orphanage care,
assistance of slum populations, HIV/AIDS prevention and/or English
language instruction
· 3 weeks of Capstone projects, allowing students to synthesize their studies and field experience
The 9-credit, 9-week Summer Program includes:
· 1
week of academic training on Khmer language, social development in
post-conflict societies, service-learning theory, Buddhism and
meditation, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and Cambodian culture and
history
· 8
weeks of varied service-learning field work in any of the following
programs: English Language Instruction, HIV/AIDS Prevention & Public
Health Education, Buddhist Immersion, Orphanage Care, International
Health, or an Integrated Program
Students participating in GSC’s Semester and Summer
Service-Learning Programs are provided with the once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to gain a greater perspective on the issues surrounding
Cambodian development, while making make a lasting global impact.
Applications are still being accepted for the upcoming 2015 Spring Semester!
To Apply: (Please Note: Students will need to apply through both GSC and SUNY)
- To apply through GSC go to http://globalservicecorps.org/
site/how-to-enroll/ - To apply through SUNY go to www.albany.edu/studyabroad/
