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Traveling While Abroad |
1. Will the Light Fellowship pay for me to travel in East Asia before or after my language program? |
Outside of program dates, the Light will only fund those students who are between two language programs, and only then for daily costs (food, travel, miscellaneous). However, many students find that if they are frugal during the program, they have money left over at the end and use that for independent travel within that country. |
2. How should I use my time between programs? I'm applying for an academic year, so if I were to travel home for winter break, would I receive additional money for airfare? |
The Light Fellowship covers only one round-trip plane ticket between the US and East Asia, regardless of the amount of time spent abroad. We highly recommend that you stay in your host country! There is much to see, and with your new language skills, you will be able to have an experience that most foreigners could not. You might also consider doing volunteer work, or making career-related and/or academic connections. Some students get a head start on their senior thesis. Others invite their families to visit instead of going home. In some cases, the gap between programs can run 5 weeks! Once you confirm your program(s) we will add funding to cover your daily expenses for the time between program terms: food, housing, transportation and miscellaneous (insurance is already factored in for the full range of dates). If you budget wisely, you should have plenty of money left over for travel or other activities. Do something memorable (but well-planned and safe)! |
3. Do you know whom I might contact about traveling before or after my program? For example, planes, trains, hotels, distances, trip organization etc. |
Start by checking out the "Travel" section on the online Bulletin Board to see if anyone has written about independent traveling in the area you're interested in. Then, get in touch with individual Light alumni! Many of them have generously volunteered to give advice to current fellows. Also, the Lonely Planet Guide we gave you before you left should help you get started. (As always, the web is a great place to look for travel help and advice - hostelling websites sometimes have blogs!)
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Keeping in Contact While Abroad |
1. What is the best way to contact the Light Fellowship? |
If you have a question, always start by checking our FAQ and online Bulletin Board. If you're still stuck, email light.fellowship@yale.edu. You may also call the Light Fellowship office at (203) 432-8675. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please use the online appointment form. |
2. I have chosen to go to X program. Could you put me in contact with some of the other students who are going to X? |
The Student Advisory Committee has created panlists for each program. We will add you to your program's list once you complete the Program Confirmation form. You are free to unsubscribe if you do not wish to receive emails from the group. |
