GEO Faculty-Led Programs in Khon Kaen, Thailand
About the site
- Agriculture and Agricultural Sciences
- Business and Marketing
- Nursing and Public Health
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Physical and Occupational Therapy
- STEM and Applied Sciences
- Traditional Thai Medicine
Open to discussing other academic areas not listed.
- Program length abroad:
- 1 – 3 weeks
- Terms:
- January
- Summer (May – August)
- Fall Break (October/November)
- December
Site availability may depend on program dates and site capacity for the requested timeframe.
- Minimum students: 10
- Maximum students: 18
Khon Kaen, located in northeastern Thailand, offers an authentic local experience away from the country's major tourist centers. As a regional hub for education, healthcare, and technology, it plays a significant role in Thailand’s economic and social development. Although the modern city was established just over 200 years ago, the surrounding region has been home to ancient cultures and traditions for thousands of years. Today, Khon Kaen blends its rich cultural heritage with a growing reputation for innovation and research.
USAC's host institution, Khon Kaen University (KKU), is one of Thailand's leading research universities and a major center for education, healthcare, and innovation in northeastern Thailand. USAC has established partnerships with KKU's faculties of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing.
Program options and components
The following are sample logistics and services that can be incorporated into a Faculty-Led Program in Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Academic and co-curricular opportunities
- Classroom space is provided through USAC's host institution, Khon Kaen University.
- Guest lectures or presenters.
- Co-curricular activities 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
- Survival Thai class (no credit)
- Herbal medicine workshop
- Local cuisine class
- Isan music and dance workshop
- Local markets and street food culinary experiences
- Muay Thai (Thai boxing) experience
Day trips
- Examples include:
- Hiking at Hin Chang Si in Nam Phong National Park
- Isan history and silk tour
Site logistics
- Student housing:
- Shared hotel room
- Program Leader housing:
- Single-occupancy hotel room
- Welcome and farewell meals
- Breakfast included with hotel
- Additional group meals may be added upon request
- Private songthaew (open-air truck) or van transportation when walking is not feasible
- Group airport transfers available for arrival and departure
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.