Study Tours

Vietnam....and Laos

Location: Vietnam & Laos -- Hanoi, Saigon, Hmong and other ethnic villages, Ha Long Bay, Mekong Delta, Luang Prabang, and much more.

Program Length: 22+ days! Tentatively 12/28/08 to 1/22/09

Housing: Hotels, bamboo stilt houses in villages, overnight on boat/junk (based on double occupancy)

Language: English

Coordinating University: UW-RF

Contact: Prof. Claire M. Kilian, 122D South Hall, Claire.m.kilian@uwrf.edu

Program Website: www.uwrf.edu/vietnam

Estimated Cost:

Special Course Fee: estimated $4367.00 (airfare has increased! Includes all transportation costs, breakfasts, many other meals, hotels, admissions, visas, group gratuities, etc.)
Instructional Cost: $644.52
International Program Fee: $275.00
International Insurance: $37.00

Financial Aid Available: Yes, if taking course for credit. Several study abroad grants are available (CBE Study Grant, CAS students can apply for CAS Study Abroad Grant; WI students can apply for State grant. Contact Dr. Kilian for more information.

Course Equivalent: CBE 370; open to all majors (will work with you to make it fit your DARS)

Application Deadlines: Please let Claire know ASAP if interested. Will take no more than 15. First come, first served. Latest: Oct. 5, 2008

Description: Vietnam is a country, not a war – explore its rich history, magnificent beauty, ethnic diversity & doi moi – Vietnam’s economic transformation (new members of the World Trade Organization). The people of Vietnam are some of the friendliest on the planet, love Americans, welcome tourists and are eager to share their homes and their stories.

Cruise the Mekong Delta & Ha Long Bay
Explore Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Visit, eat & sleep in ethnic minority villages
Sun on the beaches of Mui Ne or Nha Trang
Climb through the Cu Chi Tunnels (and shoot an M-16 or AK-47 if you like)

This year, we’re also planning to visit Luang Phrabang, Laos – ride elephants, trek to Hmong and Kmu villages, swim at the waterfall and more. Vietnam and Laos are safe -- no terrorism, no violent crime – but will certainly provide an adventure!