provides students the opportunity for more in-depth study about
a particular area or issue related to Asia, and a
chance to personally visit the places and people they have
studied in the classroom. The 2004 program will provide students
with unique opportunities to visit China.*
*
Program information:
This is a demanding course of learning. Students will study
one aspect of Asia, to be determined by the course
instructor each year. Topics may include the people, art, language,
culture, history, religion, or literature
of the region. Students will study
about Asia with Kalamazoo College faculty, staff,
and students. The course begins on campus and continues with
two weeks in East or Southeast Asia.
Who
is eligible:
We invite high school students
who are currently *sophomores and juniors* to
apply for the program. No experience abroad is necessary. The
Freeman Foundation grant covers all room, board,
and travel expenses on-campus and in
Asia, with the exception of a $500 participation fee, travel
costs to and from Kalamazoo College, and
incidental expenses as noted in the program
description.
Application information:
For an application, see your
high school counselor or contact Chandra Simms
at the Center for Asian Studies at Kalamazoo College at
269-337-7133 or csimms@kzoo.edu . Applications must include
a completed application form, a high school
transcript, and two completed recommendation forms from
a teacher and a school counselor (to be sent
directly to the Center for Asian Studies). Review
of applications will begin on April 15,
2004 and continue until filled. Please send your completed application
to: The Center for Asian Studies
Kalamazoo College
1200 Academy Street
Kalamazoo, Michigan 4900
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