Why should a Georgia Tech student Enroll in the South(east) Asia Summer Program?

•It allows you to identify & analyze the sources of many of today’s global/transnational challenges
 
•It sheds light on the many actors (regional, international, national, sub-national) involved in seeking solutions
 
•It addresses ethical issues (what should be done when sovereignty-related norms & human rights-related norms conflict with each other?)
 
•It teaches how to communicate more effectively (numerous discussions, simulation exercise, documentary production) particularly in an environment where the listeners include non-native English speakers

•It provides an opportunity to hear from a wide variety of experts
  
•For non-INTA majors, you can signal to a future employer that you can do competent work outside of your major & successfully immerse yourself in foreign cultures
 
•You can obtain a minor/certificate in International Affairs
 
•You can explore a part of the world that introduces you to different levels of development & get to know people from a variety of ethnic groups

•You get to visit several UNESCO World Heritage sites to learn about the history of South(east) Asia
 
•It allows you to experience & understand environmental, structural & political challenges less developed parts of the world confront

•Regardless of your eventual career choice, it will introduce you to a new region of the world that may represent a career opportunity in the future