Welcome Packet

This packet provides information for incoming students about the South Asia Studies program.

Orientation Retreat

The South Asia Studies program hosts a retreat for its students and faculty members at the beginning of each academic year.  This gives students an opportunity to become acquainted with each other and with the program.  In addition to leisure time, the retreat features a debate by policy experts on a topical issue, an administrative brief, a classical music presenation, and a dinner with members of the local South Asian community.

2007 Retreat: Students participate in a discussion about the Central Asian oil pipeline with experts on the region

2007 Retreat: Students playing frisbee

2007 Retreat: Students and friends of the South Asia Studies program listen to a sitar performance by Brian Silver

2006 Retreat: Students participate in a discussion about Kashmir with representatives from the Embassies of India and Pakistan

Retreat 2006: Students and friends of the program enjoy conversation over a South Asian meal