India fellowship recipients at both sites have a unique opportunity to pursue projects of their own interest, too. South Indian music and dance are readily available. Opportunities to research and study the various aspects of Indian society and religions exist. There are also various ways to become involved with women's concerns, environmental issues and working with youth in a variety of forms. Simply being in a place with such different cultures and traditions and at the same time a long history of exchange and negotiation with the west provides a rich context in which to see more clearly American culture and the ways it has shaped our habits.
Few fellowships offer such a chance for learning in India.