Learning Abroad: India
Information about India
- CIA World Factbook - IndiaUS Central Intelligence Agency's summary of information about India. Includes maps and flags as well as geographic data, economic summaries, and military information.
- A Brief History of IndiaCovering approximately 5,000 years of history, this eBook offers an accessible, reliable introduction to the rich and diverse history of India.
- US State Department Travel Information - IndiaUS State Department travel information for India.
- Embassy of the United States - New Delhi, IndiaWebsite for the US Embassy in New Delhi, India.
Sightseeing
- Incredible IndiaBrowse this website to learn about some of the places to visit in India and to find tips for traveling safely.
- NY Times' India Travel GuideThe New York Times' travel guide for sightseeing in India. Find information on various cities and local attractions.
India Travel & Culture Guides
Note: These books are available for you to use before leaving the U--please do not take library books with you on your learning abroad trip. eBooks can be accessed online while on your trip.
Frommer's India by Available as an eBook by clicking the title link above.
This edition of Frommer's India will help you plan the trip that's right for you, whether you're traveling to soak up India's spirituality, chill out on the beaches, or live like a king in the land of princes. Also learn tips on safety, etiquette, and the art of bargaining.
Enjoying India: The Essential Handbook by General Collection, Level 2: DS406 .V54 2012
Enjoying India is the ultimate how-and-why guide for foreigners that fills the gaps left by traditional guidebooks--practical and cultural information no visitor or expat can afford to be without. It will give you the knowledge to navigate this unfamiliar land with ease.
Lonely Planet IndiaBrowsing Collection, Level 1: DS414.2 .I637 2013
Remarkable, bewildering, totally irresistible - India offers a million different experiences, all at once, all the time. If you seek spiritual enlightenment, the thrill of scaling the mighty Himalaya, or the buzz of a modern hypermetropolis - or if you just want to lie on a tropical beach and count cows - discover the sensory overload that is India with this topselling guide.
Language Help
Livemocha is a free online language learning resource that can help you brush up on your foreign language skills before traveling abroad. This resource combines traditional language learning methods, online practice, and interaction with native language speakers from around the world. Click here to sign up for a free account.
India
News
- The Times of IndiaWebsite for the largest English language newspaper in India.
- New from India (New York Times)Breaking news from India from The New York Times.
- BBC News- IndiaWebsite for the BBC News in India.
- Dainik JagranWebsite for the largest newspaper in India (in Hindi).
Programs in India
Some of the learning abroad programs in India currently offered. Check the Learning Abroad website for a complete list.
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