January 13, 2015
It isn’t easy for an American to travel to and spend time in Pakistan these days. And given Western media coverage of the region, not many people prioritize it as a destination. Despite the obstacles and the common misconceptions of the country, South Asia MAIS candidate Kelsey Utne was intent on getting there anyway. A
October 31, 2014
My time in India as a Boren Fellow enabled me to significantly improve my Urdu and Hindi language skills. The AIIS’s Urdu program has incredible instruction. Working as a research and writing fellow for [community organization] no man’s land in Delhi gave me the opportunity to meet a number of scholars, artists, and activists involved
October 20, 2014
Welcome to funding application season! The South Asia Center’s Funding page is your one-stop shop for academic year and summer funding resources. UW undergraduates and graduate students focusing on South Asia have opportunities for study abroad, summer language programs, and fellowships to fund study here at UW. We’ve recently updated information to reflect opportunities for summer 2015
September 26, 2014
The South Asia Center is proud to announce that it has received a 4 year grant from the US Department of Education to be a National Resource Center for the study of South Asia. More exciting details and events to come soon!