Bangkok, Thailand C12
Project Opportunities – IQP
Housing – Student residence at Chulalongkorn University
Director – Professor Rick Vaz
Preparation – 1/2 unit preparation activity in A and B 2011
Application Deadline – September 30, 2010 (before 1:00 pm)
LOCATION
Situated in the heart of Southeast Asia, Thailand has many of the opportunities and challenges common to developing nations. Students at the Bangkok Project Center have a unique opportunity to become acquainted with the people of Thailand and to help address local problems by working on a variety of social and environmental projects. Despite its challenges, Thailand is intensely beautiful: a land of gilded temples and golden beaches. The Thai people are among the friendliest and most hospitable in the world and have a great talent for enjoying life. Accommodations on the prestigious Chulalongkorn University campus in the heart of Bangkok position WPI students to meet Thai students and to explore the city's many attractions.
PROJECTS
WPI students work in project teams on IQPs sponsored by local nonprofit organizations, universities, governmental and non-governmental organizations. Most projects will involve Thai students from Chulalongkorn University, providing an opportunity to work on a cross-national team. Projects are conducted on a wide variety of topics and are arranged in advance through resident coordinators in Bangkok. Most projects provide the opportunity to work with underserved communities, and some give students the opportunity to experience life in the countryside. Project themes and recent examples in each area are as follows:
Health and human services
Improving the Bangkok Refugee Learning Center: An Assessment of the Current Program and the Development of a Computer Literacy Course
Community development
Tsunami Mitigation in Ban Nam Khem, Thailand: Assessment of Evacuation Towers, the Warning System, and Education and Training
Sustainable development and appropriate technology
Developing a Strategy to Improve Solar Home System Sustainability in Rural Thailand
Environmental issues
Addressing Threats to Water Quality in Suan Phung Nature Education Park
| Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses* | Amount |
NOTE: In calculating the extra expense to participate in an off-campus project experience compare this figure to expenses incurred while living on campus (groceries or meal plan, entertainment expenses, transportation, etc.) |
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Travel to site (RT airfare) |
$1,800 | |
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Local transportation (airport and daily) |
$ 70 | |
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Meals |
$ 750 | |
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Weekend tourist activities |
$ 500 | |
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Gifts and souvenirs |
$ 200 | |
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Estimated total out-of-pocket expenses |
$3,320 | |
| Expenses included on your WPI bill* | Amount | |
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Housing, local arrangements and program expenses note: includes housing, project related travel and cultural enrichment plus visa fee (single entry) |
$1,175 |
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Estimated Total expenses |
$4,495 |
Tuition and on-campus housing not included |
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* Subject to change due to fluctuations in exchange rate |
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Travel Dates:
Arrive on Site: no later than Monday, January 2, 2012
Depart Site: no earlier than Saturday, March 3, 2012
Projct work will conclude on Friday, March 2, 2012
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