GEO Faculty-Led Programs in Bengaluru, India
About the site
- Business / MBA / Hospitality
- Comparative Health / Public Health / Traditional Medicine
- Gender / Women’s Studies
- Technology
- Topics in Modern Indian Culture and Society
Open to discussing other academic areas not listed.
- Program length abroad:
- 1 – 3 weeks
- Terms:
- January
- Spring Break
- Summer (May – July)
- Fall Break (November)
Site availability may depend on program dates and site capacity for the requested timeframe.
- Minimum students: 10
- Maximum students: 18
Bengaluru, India’s third-largest city, is a blend of history, culture, and modern urban life. As the capital of Karnataka, it is known for its vibrant restaurants, cafés, shopping, and entertainment scene.
Bengaluru is a leading center for information technology, innovation, and business outsourcing, attracting major multinational companies and startups from around the world. The city's strong technology sector has earned it the nickname, "Silicon Valley of India." Despite rapid growth, Bengaluru retains its reputation as the "Garden City" thanks to its many parks and green spaces.
Program options and components
The following are sample logistics and services that can be incorporated into a Faculty-Led Program in Bengaluru, India.
Academic and co-curricular opportunities
- Classroom space is provided through USAC's host institution, Christ University.
- Guest lectures or presenters.
- Co-curricular activities, service-learning, or visits related to academic area.
The Faculty-Led Program course is identified and taught by the institution’s faculty. The academic content, syllabus, and credit is determined by the institution. No USAC credit is given, and the cost of instruction is not included in the program.
Cultural immersion and site experiences
Local site activities
- Examples include:
- City tour
- Buddy program with a local student
- Bollywood movie
- Bollywood dance class
- Local cuisine class
- Survival Kannada class (no credit)
- Yoga class
Day trip
- Examples include:
- Mysore and Shravanabela-gola
- Bengaluru Heritage Excursion
Site logistics
- Student housing:
- Shared room in residence hall
- Shared hotel room
- Program Leader housing:
- Single-occupancy room in residence hall
- Single-occupancy hotel room
- Welcome and farewell meals
- Breakfast typically included with hotel only
- Additional group meals may be added upon request
- Local staff may arrange private bus or public transit
- A group flight is strongly recommended, either arranged by institution or USAC. One group arrival and one group departure transfer between housing and the airport will be provided.
Service and activity availability vary and cannot be guaranteed. Final inclusions and costs are outlined in the official program proposal based on program length and selected components. All GEO Faculty-Led Programs include USAC site staff support, access to USAC's Health and Safety Team, and CISI insurance.