Study Abroad Study Abroad in Cambodia: English & Anthropology
Be transformed, and experience Cambodia in the heart of Southeast Asia
Be a part of a collaborative experience between Tompkins Cortland and the Center for Khmer Studies. Learn about the Khmer Rouge and its lasting effects on society, and what communities are currently doing to regain justice and agency. Explore bustling cities, ancient temples in the jungle, rural villages surrounded by rice fields, and outdoor markets offering traditional food. Interact with Cambodian students, artists, and monks. Hike through the beautiful countryside. A truly unique opportunity to be transformed through a dynamic cultural experience.
Dates
- Registration: Fall 2024
- Coursework: Fall 2024
- ENGL134 Transformative Travel Writing
- ANTH270 Fieldwork in Cultural Anthropology
Satisfies the SUNY World History and Global Awareness and DEISJ requirements (ILO #5)
- Trip: Late December 2024 / Early January 2025 (approximately 2 weeks)
Requirements
- Open to all students.
- Language Requirements: None.
- GPA Requirements: at the discretion of the faculty trip leaders.
- Travel Fee: $4,300.
- Fee includes airfare, accommodation, in-country transportation, most meals, and entrance fees.
- Fee does not include passport fees, any vaccinations needed, personal spending money, tuition (included in fall course load), and any applicable baggage handling fees imposed by the airline or entry/exit fees.
What to expect in Cambodia
- Temperatures are consistently 80° and above, and many activities take place in full sun
- Long, full days away from accommodations
- Mostly group activities, including meals
- Lots of walking, mostly city streets, and general city conditions
- Mosquitos and bugs in some areas.
Faculty Trip Leaders
Angela Palumbo
Associate Professor of ESL and English
Angela teaches Fieldwork in Anthropology (ANTH 270). She has traveled throughout the world, but Cambodia always has a special place in her heart!
Contact Angela by calling 607.844.8222 x4404, or by email at am1@tompkinscortland.edu.
John Troyer
Associate Professor of English
John teaches Transformative Travel Writing (ENGL 134). He is always excited to return to Cambodia and share the extraordinary experience with students.
Contact John by calling 607.844.8222 x4249 or by email at jrt010@tompkinscortland.edu.
Pre-Departure Forms
Instructions are printed on each form. Global Initiatives Staff can answer your questions by email at global@tompkinscortland.edu or in person in room 248.
- Academic Reference
- Acceptance of Risk
- Application, Foundation Scholarship Application, and Financial Commitment
- Applicant Criteria & Eligibility
- Disclosure of Travel Fee Payment Sources
- Confidential Personal Reference
- Student Health Information
- Checklist & Due Dates - Ireland
- Checklist & Due Dates - Dominican Republic
- Study Abroad Conduct
Study Abroad FAQs
How do I get started?
- Meet with your academic advisor early to talk about where study abroad fits best in your academic program.
- Meet with a faculty trip leader for details on the course and the trip; Learn about the enrollment process. Faculty determine that process and the criteria for admitting students into their study abroad courses, so this is a very important step!
- Make an appointment with Financial Aid, room 101 as soon as you have been admitted to a program or to find out if aid will cover any of the travel fee.
- Apply for your passport (it takes several months).
- Register for the appropriate course. Enroll in November for spring courses, in April for fall courses.
- Begin to save your money and explore scholarship options.
- Submit all pre-departure documents and payments ON TIME and
- Attend mandatory Pre-Departure Orientations
What if I want to travel to a country where TC3 does not have a program? Or, what if I want to study different subject matter than what is available at TC3 when I study abroad?
Explore programs offered through other SUNY campuses. (This list may not be up to date, so we encourage you to go directly to the specific SUNY college’s study abroad page for the latest information.)
Also, TC3 has an exchange partnership with SUNY Cortland, so TC3 students can explore SUNY Cortland’s more than 30 study abroad programs on six continents. For more information on their current opportunities, visit the SUNY Cortland study abroad website.
Can a community member, TC3 employee, or non-matriculated student participate in Study Abroad?
See individual trip descriptions below for the contact information of the faculty leaders of the trip that interests you, and contact them directly.
What are some ways I can fund my study abroad experience?
The Tompkins Cortland Foundation’s Study Abroad Scholarship was established to support the mission of the College to graduate globally aware citizens by lessening the financial burden for students wishing to participate in study abroad opportunities. Recipients “must be enrolled in an appropriate study abroad course and be in good academic standing with the College.” Please note that this award does not cover the entire travel fee but typically offers a few hundred dollars. Priority is given to students with financial need. To apply, simply be admitted to a study abroad course and follow the instructions for being considered for a Foundation Scholarship within the study abroad application. Be sure to submit all required elements by the announced deadline in order to be considered.
The Gilman Scholarship — The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship. This program requires more advance planning and a little more work but winners tend to see a generous return of their time and effort.
Other funding opportunities
- Fund for Education Abroad — “They are helping to make life-changing, international experiences accessible to all by supporting minority and first-generation college students.”
- Diverse International Women of Color Scholarship
- AIFS Abroad Scholarships
- Gilman-McCain Scholarship, for active military families
- IFSA-Butler, for first-generation and minority student scholarship opportunities
- Asian Institute
- Institute for International Education
- Numerous opportunities to explore