Applications Open for a Masters Degree in South Asian Studies at the University of Washington, Seattle

Three reasons why students should consider the program at the University of Washington:
• First, the excellence and breadth of our faculty and the interdisciplinarity of our program. In addition to graduate courses and intensive language training (Hindi, Urdu, Bangla, Persian) the South Asia Center hosts seminars, conferences, and cultural events throughout the year to promote interdisciplinary discussion and debate amongst faculty and students.
• Second, our commitment to building a sense of community and purpose among faculty, staff and students. Both inside and outside of the classroom, we strive to foster a sense of collegiality, friendliness, and shared purpose at UW.
• Finally, the vitality of Seattle and the greater Pacific Northwest. The city and its surroundings offer an enormous wealth of cultural activities and opportunities to engage with NGOs; a large, diverse, and active South Asian community; and one of America’s fastest growing metropolitan economies.
 
You can find details about:
– The South Asia Center and the program: http://southasia.washington.edu/
– Applying to the Jackson School: https://jsis.washington.edu/programs/graduate/mais/ma-apply/
– General information on applying to the University of Washington for graduate study: http://grad.uw.edu/admissions/apply-now/ (go to “Begin Online Application to the Graduate School”)
– Sources of funding for graduate study: http://southasia.washington.edu/programs/funding/
 
For more information, contact South Asia Center Managing Director Keith Snodgrass at mailto:snodgras@uw.edu

The UBC Himalaya Program invites you to register for spaces still available in short, summer intensive one-credit courses in the Nepali (April 25-28) and Tibetan (May 2-5) languages for current UBC students/affiliates. For enrolment instructions, please see: http://himalaya.arts.ubc.ca/for-students/  If you are interested in learning about future course dates please sign up to our mailing list here.

Nepali Course (enrol by Friday, April 22)

Dates: Monday-Thursday, April 25-28
Time: 9am-12:15pm each day
Location: Buchanan B, Room 216
Instructor: Ms. Ganga Malla
Course Number: ASTU 204H Section 002 (one credit)

Tibetan Course Details (enrol by Friday, April 29)

Dates: Monday-Thursday, May 2-5
Time: 9am-12:15pm each day
Location: Buchanan B, Room 216
Instructor: Mr. Sonam Chusang
Course Number: ASTU 204H Section 003 (one credit)

Are you interested in postgraduate study in Washington, DC? Learn about Georgetown’s MA Asian Studies degree!

• Students achieve functional specialties in Asian politics, business, and culture/society.
• Abundant opportunities for internships in international organizations, private sector, and think-tank community.
• A 90+ percent post-graduate job placement rate among its graduates.
• Ample scholarship funding during the academic year and 100 percent summer funding for qualified students.

Robert Lyons, Assistant Director of Academic Programs of the Asian Studies Program at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, will conduct an information session for students interested in learning more about Georgetown’s MA Asian Studies degree.
DATE: April 1^st, 2016
TIME: 12:00-1:00pm
LOCATION: Room 121 at the Liu Institute (6476 NW Marine Dr)
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
The presentation will also include expert advice on preparing a successful graduate school application.  Following this overview, Robert will be available to answer questions.”
Please RSVP to Robert Lyons: Robert.Lyons@georgetown.edu