Practical Learning
Practical Learning and Internships
Nalanda Program- Barre Centre for Buddhist Studies
Terms: Interterm
Location: Massachusetts, USA
Language of Instruction: English
Pre-requisites: None
Program overview: This program is both academic and experiential, offering rigorous study of Buddhist texts and traditions in a contemplative environment that also places emphasis upon the importance of meditation as a tool for Buddhist studies and as a means of nurturing one's own personal growth and well-being.
The cost for this two-week residential program is $1,000. However, this cost is decreased by an automatic $500 subsidy from the Office of the Provost for up to 15 Smith College students. Smith college students in need of additional aid can apply directly to the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies with the understanding that it is not guaranteed and will be based on availability. The deadline for applications and payment of a non-refundable deposit is December 1st. After this date the Program will be opened to general admission and subsidized spots for Smith students may no longer be available.
Smith students who have participated: Catherine Mattimore '12, Karen Jensen '12, Annee Berman '15, Hannah Trumbo '14, Sarah Hoops '13, Sofia Gambuto 13J.
Annee writes: "I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to spend my J-term intensively studying Buddhism and learning to meditate with brilliant, passionate and wise instructors and classmates (I'm a first year, and most of the other students were sophisticated, kind, articulate, extraordinary upperclassmen). It changed my life because I discovered the joy of focusing my mind and finding peace (the two-day silent meditation retreat was illuminating and painful at times but so wonderful to have experienced), and am so fascinated and compelled by Buddhist thought. I feel so blessed to attend a college that would make this opportunity possible for me, and hope the program will be offered again so other students can have as amazing a Jterm as I did!"
Terms: Summer
Location: North India
Language of Instruction:
Program overview: This program is very comprehensive and provides an unforgettable and highly productive learning experience for students of Anthropology as well as other disciplines.
Summer Language Study in India
Terms: Fall/Year/Summer
Location: Varies depending on language
Language of Instruction: N.A.
Pre-requisites: None
Program overview: AILS language programs provide rich immersion experiences, including classroom study, field trips and visits to cultural events.
South Asia Summer Language Institute
Terms: Summer
Location: Madison, WI, U.S.A
Language of Instruction: N.A.
Pre-requisites: None
Program overview: SASLI is dedicated to training students, faculty, and professionals in the languages of South Asia.
Terms: Summer
Location: Madison, WI, U.S.A
Language of Instruction: N.A.
Pre-requisites: None
Program overview: The Summer Language Institute of the University of Virginia offers language instruction in Tibetan and Chinese.
Terms: Summer
Location: Taiwan
Language of Instruction: English
Pre-requisites: None
Program overview: Woodenfish Project offers students a chance to experience life in a monastery at Fo Guang Shan monastery in Taiwan during two months every summer.
Terms: Variable
Location: Bodh Gaya, India
Language: English
Program overview: Sacred Earth Trust is a not for profit organization set up to support and to encourage the sustainable development and environmental protection of Sacred sites and UNESCO world heritage sites around the world, through working in co-operation with the local, indigenous people and international groups.
