India Study Tour
Carleton University’s Canada-India Centre for Excellence, in partnership with Carleton International, is pleased to offer Carleton students a 2-week study program to India. Students will visit Mumbai, India’s financial and cultural hub, and New Delhi, India’s capital city. The program will offer students a glimpse of cultural and business practices of one of the world’s oldest civilizations and fastest growing large economies.
Program Components
A Taste of India’s History and Culture
An introduction to India, its people, cultures, traditions, cuisines and art.
Overview of the Indian Business Environment
Learn the basics of the Indian economy, sectors, businesses and opportunities via classroom sessions, site visits, and networking opportunities with Indian businesses.
Program Schedule
April 29, 2018 – May 13, 2018
| Day 1: Ottawa Departure |
| Day 2: Arrival in India (Mumbai) |
| Day 3: Introduction to Business in India & Indian Economy
8:30AM-9:30AM: Breakfast & walk to college 10AM: Arrival at college & “Welcome Ceremony” 10:15AM-10:45AM: Session 1: Welcome & introductions 10:45AM-11:00AM: Break 11:00AM-12:15PM: Session 2: Indian Economy & Society 12:15PM-1:30PM: Travel for site visit (lunch) 1:30PM-2:30PM: Site visit 1: Visit a financial institution 2:30PM-2:45PM: Walk to next company tour 2:45PM-4;00PM: Site visit 2: Company tour (ex. Google Mumbai) 4:00PM-6:00PM: Travel back to hotel 6:00PM-7:00PM: Dinner 7:00PM: Free time, visit shopping area (Colaba) with student volunteers |
| Day 4 – Business in India
8:30AM-9:30AM: Breakfast and travel to college 9:30AM-10:15AM: Session 5: Indian Entrepreneurial Culture 10:15AM-10:30AM: Break 10:30AM-11:15AM: Session 6: Mobile Commerce in India 11:15AM-12:15PM: Lunch 12:15PM-1:00PM: Session 7: Happiness Index in India 1:00PM-1:15PM: Break 1:15PM-7:00PM: Heritage walk: Gateway of India; CSVMS Museum; Flora Fountain; 7:00PM-8:00PM: Dinner 8:00: Free time, Henna |
| Day 5 – Gateway of India
7:00AM-7:30AM: Breakfast 8:00AM – 3PM: Site Visit 3: Elephanta Caves (lunch at Elephanta Caves) 4PM-7PM: Site Visit 4: Bollywood movie 7PM-8PM: Dinner 8PM: Free time |
| Day 6-Being a Local
9:00AM-10:00AM: Breakfast at hotel 10:00AM-1:00PM: Site Visit 5:Guided heritage walk with student volunteers, take the local train, auto rickshaws, 1:00PM-3:30PM: Lunch, closing ceremonies at college 3:30PM-7PM: Site Visit 6: Live IPL cricket game 7:00PM-8:00PM: Dinner 8:00PM: Free time |
| Day 7- Time to say goodbye (Mumbai)
9:00AM-10:00AM: Breakfast/pack up/travel to college via shuttle 10:00AM-12:00PM: Farewell at college 12:00PM: Travel to Delhi |
| Day 8: Welcome and Orientation
9:00AM-10:00AM: Breakfast at hotel 10:00AM-11:00PM: Session 8: Orientation & Introduction session with university dignitaries and student volunteers 11:00PM-12:00PM: Campus round: various facilities, shooting session @ Shooting Range, 12:00PM-1:00PM: Session 9: Introduction to Indian Culture 1:00PM-2:00PM: Lunch 2:00PM-3:00PM: Session 10: Introduction to Indian Religions 3:00PM – 3:30PM: Tea/Coffee Break 3:30PM – 5PM: Home work/Assignments 5PM – Free time, local market |
| Day 9: Taj Mahal All Day: Site Visit 7: The Taj Mahal, Agra |
| Day 10: History and Yoga Day
9:00AM-10:00AM: Breakfast at hotel 10:00AM-11:00PM: Yoga/Meditation 11:00PM-11:30PM: Tea/Coffee Break 11:30PM-1:00PM: Session 11: Indian History 1:00PM-2:00PM: Lunch 2:00PM-3:00PM: Session 12: Indian Spirituality and Impact of Yoga 3:00PM – 3:30PM: Tea/Coffee Break 3:30PM – 5PM: Home work/Assignments 5PM – Free time, local metro train ride |
| Day 11: Cultural Exploration
9:00AM-10:00AM: Breakfast at hotel 10:00AM-11:00PM: Session 13: Indian Contemporary Dance style 11:00PM-11:30PM: Tea/Coffee Break 11:30PM-1:00PM: Session 14: Interaction with University radio station 1:00PM-2:00PM: Lunch 2:00PM-8:00PM: Site Visit 8: Swaminarayan Akshardham 8PM: Free time |
| Day 12: Stop & Shop @Explore Delhi All Day: Site Visit 9: Lotus Temple, ISKON Temple, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Gandhi Smriti and Museum, Red Fort, Chandni Chowk |
| Day 13: Check-out
9:00AM-10:00AM: Breakfast at hotel 10:00AM – 11:00 AM – Farewell at Campus: sharing experiences & certificate distribution 12:00PM: Departure for Canada |
| Day 14: Back in Ottawa |
Program Fee
Program Fee $2,500, includes: airfare, accommodations, local transportation, meals, entrance fees and guided tours
Application Process
Application deadline: December 5, 2017. The registration is now closed. Please email us if you are interested in the 2019 India Study Tour.
Program brochure can be downloaded here.