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UVA Study Abroad Programs in Tibet
This program is a joint venture between the University of Virginia and Tibet University. It involves Fall semester residence at Tibet University, Lhasa with classroom study, language training and field excursions in surrounding areas. Students can also optionally first study Tibetan at UVa's summer intensive program, or simply start language study in Lhasa. The program is open to all North American students.
Website: Semester in Tibet Program
Summer in Kham study abroad offers students a unique learning experience in one of the most culturally vibrant and beautiful areas in Tibet. This month-long immersion in Kham (eastern Tibet) is centered on visits to several Tibetan communities where innovative efforts aimed at cultural preservation, advances in community education, and social entrepreneurship are thriving. During the course students will stay at monasteries, dialogue with community leaders, visit artisan's workshops, attend festivals, hike in the mountains, and so on. Students on this program will earn 6 credit hours for two courses in Religious Studies. The two courses are Contemporary Tibetan Religion (RELB 3014) and Tibetan Society and Places (RELB 325). The itinerary also includes several days in the Chinese city of Chengdu, where the class will visit the National Panda Center, Chinese temples, and authentic Szechuan restaurants. Please contact instructor Jann Ronis (jmr9t@virginia.edu <mailto:jmr9t@virginia.edu>) with any questions about the course.
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