What is the Governors Institute on Asian Cultures?
The Governor’s Institute on Asian Cultures is co-sponsored by the Asian Studies Outreach Program at the University of Vermont (ASOP) and the Vermont Governor’s Insitute (GIV). The institute provides a unique opportunity for Vermont teenagers to learn about Asia and to travel in China over a two-year cycle. In the first year of their involvement, selected Vermont high school students spend one week on the University of Vermont campus to learn about many aspects of Asian culture, including history, art, politics and more. At the end of the week, students present their individual study plans for the year in preparation for their trip to China the following summer. *Completion of the week-long program is required for elligibility for the following summer’s travel to China. Over the next year, students work on their individual study plans with help from program teachers. In the spring, planning meetings are held to prepare students for travel in China. Information about locations, what to e
