This year we are proud to announce that we will re-launch the program with IVS! On my visit to Vietnam last month IVS and the University of Da Nang – University of Science and Education formalized our partnership through an MOU (memorandum of understanding) signing ceremony.
Read MoreThe Social Action Plan is a defining factor of a study abroad experience with the Institute For Village Studies. It's an opportunity for a student to utilize what they learned and work with the local communities they visit. Learn More!
Read MoreTraveling abroad with IVS is often a stepping stone for students interested in developing international careers. Learn more about how studying abroad helped Sam Hruban pursue his passion abroad.
Read MoreEmily traveled to Thailand with IVS in 2017. Learn more about her experience and what she learned from the Moklen people.
Read MoreThe Social Action Plan is a defining factor of a study abroad experience with the Institute For Village Studies. It's an opportunity for a student to utilize what they learned and work with the local communities they visit. Learn More!
Read MoreOur Ladakh summer program has come to a close and the group departed Delhi early this morning. One of the highlights from the trip was a very special experience we have never had before in 18 years of running programs in Himalayas - a private audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama!
Read MoreFor those of you that want to pursue a career internationally, here are four essential skills for working on community-driven development projects.
Read MoreWhether you study abroad in a remote Nepali village on the Biocultural and Diversity in Nepal trip or camp in a Thai National Park on the Elephant Conservation in Thailand travel program, integrating into local communities will have a significantly positive effect on your overall experience abroad.
Read MoreWe were just featured on a Thai PBS TV program! The segment was highlighting the Moklen community in Southern Thailand we are working with on sustainable tourism.
Read MoreIn the alpine desert of Zanskar, water is literally life here and the communities have developed elaborate systems on how to manage this scarce resource. Unfortunately, climate change is now impacting their way of life and their future in the valley. We have been working with Stongdey Village for the past four years on building artificial glaciers in the stream valley above the village to help mitigate impacts.
Read MoreHear directly from students that studied abroad in Thailand.
Read MoreFive days, six planes, three countries, and one twelve hour taxi ride later, we’ve finally made it to Dharamsala.
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