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Contemporary India Internship or Research, Fergusson College, Pune
Spend 7 exciting weeks in the beautiful city of Pune, one of India’s many cultural capitals and an increasingly global city, as you explore Contemporary India through this highly focused program.
 
Based at Fergusson College, the program begins with an intensive and interactive group seminar.  Guest lecturers and excursions will help you develop your chosen topic.  After the first two weeks, you’ll embark on either an internship or directed research project, under close academic supervision with faculty who share your interests.  You’ll continue to meet as a group to support and learn from each other’s experiences. 
 
Students are expected to take an ethnographic approach to involving themselves in some aspect of life in Pune, and to document their experiences rigorously.  In the final days of the program, all students gather for a capstone event, presenting and sharing their work so all students benefit from the experiences of their colleagues.
 
Students attend classes with international students.

Course Opportunities

 
All students will take two courses:
 

Contemporary India:

This intensive group seminar-lecture provides an overview of history, society, culture, and political economy, geared toward understanding contemporary India and preparing you for internship or research. You’ll spend mornings in class and afternoons developing topics under faculty and staff guidance. All students are expected to engage seriously with readings and associated activities, and to learn from each other as colleagues.  Lectures, discussions, films, and field visits will involve scholars and experts in and around Pune; interactions with these professionals and academics will also open up vistas of possibility as you plan your project work.  This seminar will be taught intensively for the first two weeks of the program, and then run concurrently with the directed research or internship for the remaining six weeks.
 

Directed Research or Internship:

You’ll be matched with internship and research placements based upon academic interests articulated in your application. Internships require students to thoughtfully and critically integrate the academic, experiential, and professional within an organizational context, whereas directed research involves a formal research project carried out within an organization, a library, or the field.
 
Both internships and directed research projects are conducted under close academic supervision and require relevant outside reading, regular meetings with a faculty guide, weekly journals, and a final paper or project with accompanying presentation. Intern managers and faculty guides will give you at least one discrete task they can accomplish in the time of their internship/research project. The final product of the internship/directed research will be a paper and accompanying presentation that report and reflect on the student’s experience, shared during the final three days of the program.
 
​Use the following resources to learn about courses on EAP:
Alliance Global Education Contemporary India

Units

You will earn a total of 9 UC quarter units:  4.5 units for the Contemporary India seminar, and 4.5 units for your internship or directed research project.
 
All students should work with their home campus academic departments to identify potential requirements that could be fulfilled through these units, and any criteria necessary to satisfy that requirement (particularly in developing their internship or research topic).
 

Language of Instruction

English


Language Study

None


Internships, Research, and Independent Study

​The Contemporary India internship or directed research units are a main focus of the program. Concurrent additional internships, research, or independent study are not possible.
 

Duration

Summer :  
mid-June to end-July.
 

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Housing

​Housing Options: Shared Apartment or Homestay.  All housing options are associated with an Indian host.
 

On-site Support

​UCEAP students will have the full support of the Alliance for Global Education Center in Pune. With extensive professional experience in study abroad in India and a well-connected local network, Alliance Center staff helps students integrate into the culture of their host country and provides assistance with academics, housing, safety, and other issues.
 
UCEAP students are also supported by UC's network of EAP offices, including the Systemwide Office and the UC campus study abroad offices.
 
​UCEAP has partnered with the Alliance for Global Education to provide this field research program See the 2011 Alliance Student Handbook for more specific details about courses, internships, research, & independent study; units, orientation; and housing.

Host Institutions

​Fergusson College, Pune

 
Fergusson College, Pune
UCEAP students will be hosted by the Alliance for Global Education. The Alliance's Pune program is based at Fergusson College, one of India's oldest and most prestigious liberal arts colleges. Founded by nationalist leaders in 1885, and alma mater to two prime ministers and scores of national leaders, Fergusson enjoys a beautiful green campus in the thriving, centrally-located Deccan Gymkhana neighborhood.  Alliance students are able to enjoy the best of campus life, while having a welcoming program base dedicated to Alliance courses and activities.
 

Estimated Cost

Participation in UCEAP is a great value! The cost of studying abroad on UCEAP programs is typically less than that of non-UC study abroad programs. The dollar figures listed in the chart represent: 1) the amount of the fees that are paid directly to UCEAP in the current year, and 2) an estimate of the amount needed to cover personal living expenses in this location. Personal travel and entertainment are not included here.
 
Don't forget that you take your financial aid with you and the amount of your financial aid package will take into account the estimated TOTAL COST of this experience, as it is estimated below.
 
These expenses are estimated for 2012-13. Amounts will vary for 2012-13 participation due to potential changes to UC fees, exchange rate fluctuation, etc. Non-Resident Fees apply: If you are subject to out-of-state tuition at your UC campus, you will pay the same fees on UCEAP. For a more detailed breakdown of 2012-13 payment information, visit the Participants Portal and select the appropriate program. 
 
  • Predeparture expenses (visa, etc.)
  • Round-trip transportation from California
  • UC fees
  • Tuition at host institution
  • Accident and medical insurance
  • On-site orientation
  • Intensive language program
  • Room and board
  • Program excursions
  • Books and other incidental expenses
  • Automatic transfer of credits and grades to your UC transcript

Estimated EAP Costs*

Options Cost
  • Summer
  • $11,100
*Based on most recent costs to the nearest $100.

Scholarships

UCEAP scholarships for the 2012-13 academic year are available. Please visit our scholarships overview page for general information and details  regarding eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

Application Requirements

Class Level:

Junior, Senior, Graduate

Language Prerequisites:

None

GPA:

3.00 cumulative GPA at the time of application and maintained through the end of the last term prior to departure.

Minimum Criteria:

 All applicants must also have:
  • Serious academic goals and a clear plan for integrating EAP studies into the student's UC degree program
  • Social and cross-cultural sensitivity; maturity; ability to adapt successfully to a different environment and an new education system; ability to assess and exhibit appropriate behavior in a variety of situations
  • A willingness to abide by program regulations
  • An endorsement by the Campus EAP Selection Committee and completion of all campus-specific requirements (an interview may be required)

Deadlines

Application deadlines and information on the application process are available through your Campus EAP Office. Supplemental predeparture materials will be required for many programs, including, but not limited to, host institution applications, visa and housing applications, medical clearances, etc.

For participation in the program, you must meet all deadlines and submit complete application materials.

Visit your Campus EAP Office for more information: