Why should you choose India as an internship or study abroad and responsible tourism destination?

Namaste! Are you thinking of interning abroad?  Yes, it is a great idea! Although it can be pretty much difficult for you to hand down for one location for internship when there are so many choices available.  India is one of the most promising destinations for internship and volunteering, to find deep traditional and cultural roots with a strong existence of modern impact of globalization. Luckily, it has something special for everyone – for the adventurers, the social activist, the spiritual ones, the festival-goers, the foodies, the artists, the family trip, senior citizen and the history buffs!

There is no doubt that India is the only country that exists in the universe with unity in diversity.  It is a big country not just in terms largest democracy or population in the world, but also in terms of diverse culture, religions, and traditions. Knowing everything about this beautiful country is almost impossible for one to write and also for one to read until and unless one gets to experience its beauty in person. Truly said, “If there is one place on the face of this Earth where all the dreams of living men have found a home from the very earliest days when Man began the dream of existence, it is India” as said by Romain Rollan, a well known French Philosopher.

It is the one and the only land that everyone has a desire to see, where every man is a bathroom singer when he is happy, and every woman is a dancer when she walks into the shop on the shopping street. For Indians, street food is the music inside the body and music is the food in the heart. This experience will broaden your understanding of India and yourself that you will not get by just traveling like a tourist.

Being a tourist, chances more are you can miss out a lot of things, but being on the program is definitely an advantage for you.

Privilege to explore the country’s culture, heritage, and architecture

The most interesting is the language, tradition, and culture of India changes every 100 miles. India is the millionaire country in terms of religion. When you think about India, probably the image of monuments, cultural sites come in front of your eyes. However, there is so much more to India than you see in the media and for sure Internship in India is the best way to get the real flavor of the country. India is one of the ancient civilizations of the world – the Indus Valley civilization and its creativity which is still alive in Indian scripted monuments which are definitely something to explore. During your time here, you’ll get ample opportunities to visit the historical monuments and the museums that have beautifully preserved the existence of residue. Not only you will be in awestruck, but you’ll even have fun learning about the culture, religion and local history while you’re here! Places like the Taj Mahal in Agra, the stunning monument, visiting Dehradun and Rishikesh, the yoga capital of India will surely leave you spellbound.

Ritual beliefs

People practice different religions and faiths with a wide exposure of rituals and customs which cannot be found anywhere else on the globe. India is a land of diverse religion where one can practice in diverse cultural and spiritual events that keep up their involvement with India and to plan further trips to experience it firsthand. Eventually, your theological visit to India will cherish your entire experience to be profoundly spiritual. Moreover, being able to encounter the cultural shock of India, delicious cuisines, festivals, geography, wildlife and music within the framework of your trip, offered the possibility to develop a lifetime spiritual experience.

Find happiness in its festive season

 You cannot be left alone to India without getting wrapped up in its colorful celebration, whether it’s the festival of colors – Holi (March), Dussehra and Navratri (September-October), or Diwali, the Indian Christmas. Or get a chance to attend the traditional wedding ceremony, which involves a different ceremony, an experience that will definitely be a highlight of your trip! You have the opportunity to learn some Indian classical, folk or Bollywood dance moves and visit its many busy markets where you can enjoy a variety of colorful textiles and accessories.

Widen your social network to unlock your business opportunities

 You get the chance to meet like-minded people and live among local communities which in short expand your chance to widen your social networking opportunities. As you may have heard, building a broad professional network is a key to unlocking business opportunities, which will give you exposure to learn new skills from your peers and apply to your own context. You’ll get to know about the culture, lifestyle and more about the country. You can also share your ideas while working on a project. It’s a unique learning experience for you–in an environment that’s very unlike your classroom.

This is the most cost-effective way to explore India while contributing meaningfully towards the society. This would be the most recommended program for those who love to discover new cultures. This is definitely going to be the experience of a lifetime, whether you spend a few days or a few weeks. It does not only benefit the community you are traveling in but also broaden your own experience and understanding of the country you visit.

Although traveling to India needs no specific reasons – but if you were uncertain, then this may help you in the decision-making process for you. India is one of the most affordable destinations.  So, what are you waiting for? Intern or Volunteer in India with ILSAP today and experience some exotic and soothing locations of India first hand! Find out more about ILSAP India, award-winning volunteer programs, and internships, and choose from social work, women’s empowerment, and wildlife conservation projects.