{"id":3314,"date":"2016-11-24T16:36:30","date_gmt":"2016-11-24T21:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carleton.ca\/india\/?page_id=3314"},"modified":"2018-11-06T14:04:26","modified_gmt":"2018-11-06T19:04:26","slug":"ist2018","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/india\/ist2018\/","title":{"rendered":"India Study Tour 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

India Study Tour<\/h2>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Program Components<\/h2>\n

A Taste of India\u2019s History and Culture<\/strong>
\nAn introduction to India, its people, cultures, traditions, cuisines and art.<\/p>\n

Overview of the Indian Business Environment<\/strong>
\nLearn the basics of the Indian economy, sectors, businesses and opportunities via classroom sessions, site visits, and networking opportunities with Indian businesses.<\/p>\n

Program Schedule<\/h2>\n

April 29, 2018 – May 13, 2018<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Day 1: \u00a0Ottawa Departure<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Day 2: Arrival in India (Mumbai)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Day 3: Introduction to Business in India & Indian Economy<\/b><\/p>\n

8:30AM-9:30AM:\u00a0<\/span>Breakfast & walk to college<\/span><\/p>\n

10AM:\u00a0<\/span>Arrival at college & “Welcome Ceremony”<\/span><\/p>\n

10:15AM-10:45AM:\u00a0<\/span>Session 1<\/b>: Welcome & introductions\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

10:45AM-11:00AM:\u00a0<\/span>Break <\/span><\/p>\n

11:00AM-12:15PM:\u00a0<\/span>Session 2: <\/b>Indian Economy & Society<\/span><\/p>\n

12:15PM-1:30PM: Travel for site visit (<\/span>lunch)<\/span><\/p>\n

1:30PM-2:30PM:\u00a0<\/span>Site visit 1<\/b>: Visit a financial institution\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2:30PM-2:45PM: W<\/span>alk to next company tour<\/span><\/p>\n

2:45PM-4;00PM: <\/span>Site visit 2<\/b><\/span>: Company tour (ex. Google Mumbai)<\/span><\/p>\n

4:00PM-6:00PM:\u00a0<\/span>Travel back to hotel<\/span><\/p>\n

6:00PM-7:00PM:\u00a0<\/span>Dinner <\/span><\/p>\n

7:00PM:\u00a0<\/span>Free time,\u00a0<\/span>visit\u00a0 shopping area (Colaba) with student volunteers\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Day 4 – Business in India<\/b><\/p>\n

8:30AM-9:30AM: Breakfast and travel to college<\/p>\n

9:30AM-10:15AM:\u00a0Session 5<\/b>: Indian Entrepreneurial Culture<\/p>\n

10:15AM-10:30AM: Break<\/p>\n

10:30AM-11:15AM:\u00a0Session 6<\/b>: Mobile Commerce in India<\/p>\n

11:15AM-12:15PM: Lunch<\/p>\n

12:15PM-1:00PM: Session 7<\/b>: Happiness Index in India<\/p>\n

1:00PM-1:15PM: Break<\/p>\n

1:15PM-7:00PM: Heritage walk: Gateway of India; CSVMS Museum; Flora Fountain;
\nNational Gallery of Modern Art, walk down Kala Ghoda to see the heritage buildings,
\nsunset at Marine Drive<\/p>\n

7:00PM-8:00PM: Dinner<\/p>\n

8:00: Free time, Henna<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Day 5 – Gateway of India<\/b><\/p>\n

7:00AM-7:30AM:\u00a0Breakfast<\/p>\n

8:00AM – 3PM: Site Visit 3: Elephanta Caves<\/strong> (lunch at Elephanta Caves)<\/p>\n

4PM-7PM: Site Visit 4:<\/strong> Bollywood movie<\/p>\n

7PM-8PM: Dinner<\/p>\n

8PM: Free time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Day 6-Being a Local<\/b><\/p>\n

9:00AM-10:00AM:\u00a0<\/span>Breakfast at hotel<\/span><\/p>\n

10:00AM-1:00PM: Site Visit 5<\/strong>:<\/span>Guided heritage walk with student volunteers,\u00a0<\/span>take the local train, auto rickshaws,
\n<\/span>visit Mount Mary Church<\/span><\/p>\n

1:00PM-3:30PM:\u00a0<\/span>Lunch,\u00a0<\/span>closing ceremonies at college<\/span><\/p>\n

3:30PM-7PM: Site Visit 6:<\/strong>\u00a0Live IPL\u00a0<\/span>cricket game<\/span><\/p>\n

7:00PM-8:00PM:\u00a0<\/span>Dinner<\/span><\/p>\n

8:00PM:\u00a0<\/span>Free time<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Day 7- Time to say goodbye (Mumbai)<\/b><\/p>\n

9:00AM-10:00AM:\u00a0Breakfast\/pack up\/travel to college via shuttle<\/p>\n

10:00AM-12:00PM: Farewell at college<\/p>\n

12:00PM: Travel to Delhi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Day 8: Welcome and Orientation<\/b><\/p>\n

9:00AM-10:00AM:\u00a0Breakfast at hotel<\/p>\n

10:00AM-11:00PM: Session 8:<\/strong> Orientation & Introduction session with university dignitaries and student volunteers<\/p>\n

11:00PM-12:00PM: Campus round: various facilities, shooting session @ Shooting Range,
\nSports Science Centre, University Radio, Library, Innovation and Incubation Centre<\/p>\n

12:00PM-1:00PM: Session 9<\/strong>: Introduction to Indian Culture<\/p>\n

1:00PM-2:00PM: Lunch<\/p>\n

2:00PM-3:00PM: Session 10<\/strong>: Introduction to Indian Religions<\/p>\n

3:00PM – 3:30PM: Tea\/Coffee Break<\/p>\n

3:30PM – 5PM:\u00a0Home work\/Assignments<\/p>\n

5PM – Free time, local market<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Day 9: Taj Mahal
\n<\/b>All Day: Site Visit 7:<\/strong> The Taj Mahal, Agra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Day 10: History and Yoga Day<\/b><\/p>\n

9:00AM-10:00AM: Breakfast at hotel<\/p>\n

10:00AM-11:00PM: Yoga\/Meditation<\/p>\n

11:00PM-11:30PM: Tea\/Coffee Break<\/p>\n

11:30PM-1:00PM: Session 11:<\/strong>\u00a0Indian History<\/p>\n

1:00PM-2:00PM: Lunch<\/p>\n

2:00PM-3:00PM: Session 12:<\/strong>\u00a0Indian Spirituality and Impact of Yoga<\/p>\n

3:00PM – 3:30PM: Tea\/Coffee Break<\/p>\n

3:30PM – 5PM:\u00a0Home work\/Assignments<\/p>\n

5PM – Free time, local metro train ride<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Day 11:\u00a0Cultural Exploration<\/b><\/p>\n

9:00AM-10:00AM:\u00a0Breakfast at hotel<\/p>\n

10:00AM-11:00PM: Session 13<\/strong>: Indian Contemporary Dance style<\/p>\n

11:00PM-11:30PM: Tea\/Coffee Break<\/p>\n

11:30PM-1:00PM: Session 14<\/strong>: Interaction with University radio station<\/p>\n

1:00PM-2:00PM: Lunch<\/p>\n

2:00PM-8:00PM: Site Visit 8<\/strong>: Swaminarayan Akshardham<\/p>\n

8PM: Free time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Day 12:\u00a0Stop & Shop @Explore Delhi
\n<\/b>All Day: Site Visit 9:<\/strong> Lotus Temple, ISKON Temple, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Gandhi Smriti and Museum,
\nRed Fort, Chandni Chowk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Day 13:\u00a0Check-out<\/b><\/p>\n

9:00AM-10:00AM:\u00a0Breakfast at hotel<\/p>\n

10:00AM – 11:00 AM – Farewell at Campus: sharing experiences & certificate distribution<\/p>\n

12:00PM: Departure for Canada<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Day 14: Back in Ottawa<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/h2>\n

Program Fee<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Program Fee $2,500,\u00a0includes: airfare, accommodations, local transportation, meals, entrance fees and guided tours
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Application Process<\/h2>\n

Application deadline: December 5, 2017. The registration is now closed. Please email us if you are interested in the 2019 India Study Tour.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Program brochure can be downloaded\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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