Study abroad in
Thailand
May 2016
Program led by Dr. Melanie Marks
Thailand is called the
“land of smiles”…
• Learn about SE Asia and economic development as
we explore this very beautiful country.
Get to know its
beautiful people…
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Visit a rural school, talking to students and teachers.
• Spend the day in a Karen village.
Explore Thailand’s history…
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Travel on famous bridge over River Kwai.
Ride the Death Railroad built by POWs.
See Khmer-style ruins in former Siam capital.
Visit historic places…
Visit war cemetery, Three
Pagodas Pass, sunken temple,
etc.
Learn about Buddhism…
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How it is a national sponsored religion.
How it infiltrates the culture and daily
life of the average Thai citizen.
Shop and eat in local markets…
• Live life like the locals.
• Learn to cook traditional
dishes.
Appreciate the exotic…
• Visit floating market and open
air markets.
• Visit controversial projects
such as the tiger temple and
Burmese elephant camp.
• Wear a Burmese longyi?
Explore Thailand’s natural
environment…
Visit places very
dear to the Thai
people and
protected by order
of the king.
Class for Thailand
study abroad:
Econ 300: Introduction to SE Asia
– NO prerequisite.
– Class will meet intensively for 4 days
on campus prior to departure.
– Content includes general economics,
environmental economics,
international trade, Thai history,
introduction to Buddhism and
connection to economy, social
issues, etc.
– Waives GOAL 9.
– Note that this was formerly Econ 475
(prior to 2015 catalog).
All of this at affordable price…
• 14 days
• Exotic
itinerary
• Travel cost
expected to
be $2675.
Note that the first $400
constitutes a nonrefundable
deposit. Students who drop out
of the program might lose more
than this amount if a replacement
is not found and funds have been
expended.
Interested?
Contact
Dr. Melanie Marks
at
marksmb@longwood.edu
with any questions.