Bangkok, Thailand

At A Glance

Term: C 2008

Project Opportunities: IQP

Housing: Student residence at Chulalongkorn University

Co-Directors: Professors Chrys Demetry and Rick Vaz

Preparation: 1/2 unit preparation activity

Application Deadline: September 28, 2006 (before 1 p.m.)

Location

Situated in the heart of Southeast Asia, Thailand presents 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. Some projects provide the opportunity to work with underserved communities, and some give students the opportunity to experience life in the countryside. 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 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. Projects are conducted on a wide variety of topics and are arranged in advance through resident coordinators in Bangkok. Project themes often center on health and human services, community development, sustainable development and appropriate technology, and environmental issues.

Take a look at some recently completed projects...

Estimated Expenses:

Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses	$1,700 50 550 600 $2,900	Travel to site (RT airfare) Taxi from airport to residenceDining Meals Weekend tourist activities Estimated total out-of-pocket expenses
Expenses Included on your WPI Bill:	$1,150	Housing and local arrangement Note: includes housing, project-related travel and cultural enrichment plus visa fee (non-immigrant singe entry)
Estimated total expenses	$4,050	(tuition and on-campus housing not included)

Subject to change due to fluctuations in exchange rate

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.)