IFSA - STUDY IN SRI LANKA: RESEARCH
Kandy, Sri Lanka
WHY STUDY IN SRI LANKA?
The second-largest city in Sri Lanka and capital city of the central province, Kandy is perfectly positioned to easily reach every part of the small island. Home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of Buddhism’s most sacred shrines and a famous pilgrimage site, it is often called the cultural capital of the island. Kandy is a bustling market town supporting the tea producers in the surrounding regions, as well as the island’s arts and crafts vendors. The neighboring town of Peradeniya boasts Sri Lanka’s most prestigious university and a renowned botanical garden that showcases its lush tropical climate.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Choose a research topic that’s meaningful to you, then use it as a springboard to explore one of the world’s most biodiverse locations and distinctive cultures. Gaining hands-on experience with a community partner like Dilmah Conservation is just the start. With a family home stay, you’ll also make deep connections as you learn about the traditions of this distinctive rooted culture, from visiting temple to selecting a sari.
The Study in Sri Lanka: Research Program provides an opportunity to become part of a rich legacy of student-scholars observing, engaging with, and learning from communities in Kandy and across this vibrant island. All students will complete a field-based research project, conducted intensively during the final month of the semester abroad. Select IFSA classes for a total of 12-16 U.S. credit hours.
REQUIRED CLASS
LANGUAGE CLASSES
- Essential Sinhala
- Beginning Sinhala I
- Beginning Tamil I
ELECTIVE CLASSES
Not all electives may be offered in a given semester depending on enrollment.
- Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Management
- Biodiversity in Sri Lanka
- Climate Change Impacts in Tropical Ecology
- Ethnicity and Politics in Sri Lanka
- Gender, Identity, and Culture
- Global Food Systems
- International Conflict and Peace Building
- Living Religious Traditions in Sri Lanka
- Primate Evolution
- Sustainable Tourism
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IFSA Study in Sri Lanka: Research on the IFSA website for a complete list of classes and syllabi. If research isn’t your priority, be sure to explore our sister program,
IFSA Study in Sri Lanka.
ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS
Program activities and excursions are designed to enhance your intercultural competence by developing your understanding of the local culture and people. While optional, they are included in your total program fee. Activities and excursions vary each term based on availability, but may include:
- City-as-Text
- Hanthana Mountains Experience
- Women’s Shelter Experience
- Nilambe Buddhist Meditation Centre Experience
- Kandyan Dance Experience
- Matale Trip
- Horton Plains Trip
- Anuradhapura Trip
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Using CHART, you’ll be able to see which classes abroad fit easily into your academic plan. You can also see which classes your home institution has already approved to guarantee that your credits will align.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Academic Support
- Administrative Fees and Applications Fees
- Activities and Excursions (including transportation and meals)
- Education Fees
- Guaranteed Housing
- International Medical Insurance
- Internet Access in Housing
- Internship, Directed Research, and Volunteer Opportunities (on many programs)
- Meals (on some programs)
- Official Transcript with U.S. Credit Translation
- On-site Orientation
- On-site Staff Support (including in-person meetings and emergencies)
- Prearrival Advising
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