You will experience the bustle, noises, odors, and sights of a busy Indian temple town, which at first may seem overwhelming. You will learn to speak Tamil and can try it out wherever you go, whether that be taking auto-rickshaw rides to the Minakshi Temple or just walking around the neighborhood. You will bounce around on the roads and railways of south India as you take several study-tours with our group and meet some of India's best craftsmen and see some of her most impressive architecture. Every year, Dickinson is guaranteed at least two openings in the program. SITA students will be chosen on the basis of their interest in India, academic abilities, and personal integrity.
All majors are acceptable.
I don't know anything about India. But previous Dickinson students who have gone on the SITA program have found their experiences of India to be fascinating and challenging. If you are willing to take a chance that your whole view of life could be changed, India might be the place for you to go. India is one of the world's oldest civilizations and has a rich, unique culture. Its music, art, cuisine and philosophy are renowned throughout the world.