Transcript Thailand 2017x

Study abroad in
Thailand
May 2017
Program led by Dr. Melanie Marks
[email protected]
Thailand is called the “land of
smiles”…
• Learn as we explore
this very beautiful
country.
Explore Thailand’s history…
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Travel on famous bridge over River Kwai.
Ride the Death Railroad.
See Khmer-style ruins in former Siam capital.
Visit historic places…
Visit war cemetery, Three
Pagodas Pass, sunken temple,
etc.
Learn about Buddhist culture…
Visit incredible temples,
participate in monk
processional.
Get to know its
beautiful people…
Visit a rural school and
spend the day in a Karen village.
Shop and eat in local markets…
Experience life as the
locals do.
Gain a good
understanding of their
economy.
Explore Thailand’s natural
environment…
Waterfall treks
Kayaking
Island hopping
Appreciate the exotic…
• Visit floating market
and open air markets.
• Visit Burmese
elephant camp.
• Visit oyster farm in
the bay and feed the
monkeys.
Class for Thailand
study abroad:
• Econ 300: Introduction to
Southeast Asia
– NO prerequisite.
– Content includes general
economics, environmental
economics, international trade,
Thai history, introduction to
Buddhism and connection to
economy, social issues, etc.
• OR Econ 319 International Econ
– Part of the CBE Core
Both waive
Gen Ed Goal 9!!
All of this at affordable price…
• 14 days in country
• Exciting itinerary
• Travel cost expected to be
$2675…
• And good chance price is
going down.
**Note that the first $500 constitutes a
nonrefundable deposit. Students who
drop out of the program might lose
more than this amount if a replacement
is not found and funds have been
expended.
Interest Meetings
September 13 at
3:30 in Hiner 210.
September 22 at
3:30 in Hiner 210.
September 27 at
3:30 in Hiner 210.
Contact Dr. Melanie Marks at [email protected]
with any questions.