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Activities for Bengaluru (Bangalore), India

In addition to the program-organized field trips and volunteer opportunities through the Center for Social Action (CSA), you may also visit local businesses, agencies and cultural events with your fellow classmates and professors or assist Christ University students with cultural events and activities held on campus. Additionally, the Resident Director will organize many Bollywood dance opportunities, henna parties, festivities for typical US and Indian holidays, and culturally significant speakers to learn more about the local culture and traditions.

During the semester, you are paired up with Indian Buddies during orientation week to get involved in the Christ University community right away. At the beginning of the program your are welcomed by the Buddies who are regular students of Christ University. They take you around the campus, help you buy cell phones, clothes, etc. They are also invited to join and participate on USAC trips and other activities throughout the semester to get more involved with USAC students.

Semester students also have the opportunity to sit in regular Christ University classes outside of their USAC courses (which can be in their area of study or for fun, such as cooking, baking, etc.), do projects and practicals with local students, and go on class-organized trips. Many locals, including students, will also ask USAC students to attend functions at home during festivals and wedding celebrations. Students may form cricket, basketball, soccer, and volleyball teams, and also participate in the on-campus International Club and events that they hold. You are also invited to any conventions or events on campus that may be in your field of study.

Cultural Immersion Opportunities

  • Volunteer in a local village to help educate disadvantaged children through CSA
  • Help in a nearby hospital with HIV/AIDS patients through CSA
  • Visit local businesses, agencies, and cultural events with your fellow classmates and professors
  • Assist Christ University students with cultural events and activities held on campus
  • Work as a volunteer at local slum centers to teach to young children through the CSA
  • Help local NGOs through CSA
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