North Central College - Naperville, IL

India

Alliance for Global Education in Pune

Direct Enrollment - Fall Term

Home to many of India's top academic institutions, Pune - a city of 3.5 million people - offers a wealth of cultural resources, hosts many of the most forward-thinking NGOs, and was recently named one of the world's top emerging global cities. Students enroll in a 15-credit curriculum consisting of two required courses (Contemporary India and internship/directed research) and two additional courses chosen from these fields: social justice, public health, development economics, film, environmental issues and Hindi language. Co-curricular classes in yoga, dance and music are also offered. Visits to Mumbai and a rural village are included.

Alliance for Global Education in Pune, India

NCC Eligibility Requirements:

Junior or Senior standing. GPA 3.0 preferred with substantial coursework in major.

NCC Academic Credit:

15-18 credits.

Housing and Meals:

Students are lodged in self-catered apartments in host family homes.

Estimated Costs:

Students pay fall tuition as well as a program fee of $3,000 to cover housing and excursions to North Central College.