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Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Tourism, Ethnic Identity and Heritage in Thailand Winter Program (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Program Terms: Winter Break
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: The Education Abroad Network: Study Australia, Study New Zealand, Study Asia 
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Academic Level: Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore Language(s) of Instruction: English
Housing Options: Apartment, Homestay, Hotel/Hostel Program Model: Partner Provider
Area(s) of Study: Cross-cultural and Global Studies, Foreign Language Minimum GPA: 2.50
Open to Non-UHCL Applicants: Yes
Program Description:

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Tourism, Ethnic Identity and Heritage, Thailand Winter Program with TEAN

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Program Overview

  • Learn about tourism and heritage studies in Southeast Asia with an emphasis on how tourism has impacted ethnic minorities in northern Thailand
  • Visit three ethnic minority villages (Hmong, Karen and “long neck” Kayan) over three weeks, living in the welcoming town of Chiang Mai as a base
  • Get to know more about Thailand with an included Orientation and fun excursions throughout the program
  • Take advantage of the small program size (12 students maximum) for an inclusive, comprehensive experience taught by one of the region’s leading cultural anthropologists
  • Benefit from access to TEAN’s Chiang Mai Resident Coordinator and other in-country staff for continued support throughout the program

Thailand Winter

This Thailand winter program is great for those who want:
  • short winter summer courses that fit with their school schedule
  • to go somewhere more off the beaten path with a culture that blends ancient traditions and modern living
  • the opportunity to travel and experience several locations – each course has a ton of built-in field trips and excursions 
  • to study abroad on a budget – Thailand offers incredible value for money

About TEAN

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN) – established in 1995 – are study abroad and intern specialists in the Asia Pacific region with semester and summer programs available in Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, South Korea, China and Japan. 


Visit the TEAN Website to learn more or Apply Now with TEAN

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter Break 2023-2024 11/01/2023 11/01/2023 TBA TBA
Winter Break 2024-2025 11/01/2024 11/01/2024 TBA TBA