May 1 is the deadline to sign up for The University of Findlay’s India Study Abroad Program, June 5 through June 16. Participants will experience the Indian culture, explore business, observe educational systems, learn about different religions and visit early Christian sites at St. Thomas Mount and Sam Thome Basilica. Other benefits to the trip include experiencing multinational hospitality, relaxation in a beach resort and tasting authentic gourmet foods.

Organized by Nabarun Ghose, D.B.A., professor of marketing and business, the tour will begin in Chennai, a city rich in economics, industry, education, history and culture. The city is home to Tamil Cinema, commonly known as Kollywood. While in Chennai, visitors will attend a lecture and guided tour of Dakshinachitra, a real-life Indian cultural village with working craftsmen and artisans, followed by shopping in the city famous for its silks, paintings, carvings and modern shopping malls.

Other highlights of the trip include lectures and guided tours of Tata Consultancy Services, the multi-specialty Lifeline Rigid Hospital, Larsen and Toubro Infotech Limited and other successful companies known around the globe. Learn about India’s school system during visits to Kumararani Meena Muthiah Matriculation Higher Secondary School and the Indian Institute of Technology.

Open to community members, as well as to UF faculty, staff and students, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will allow participants to further their professional development and take advantage of a unique cross-cultural experience.

The cost of the trip is $4,500, which includes round-trip airfare from Detroit, Mich., to Chennai, India. Individuals have the option to purchase their own airline tickets and pay $2,500 for the program. Some financial assistance is available.

For additional pricing information and a detailed agenda, contact Ghose at ghose@findlay.edu or 419-434-4455.