Philippine Studies
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Lakbay-Aral Program
What is Lakbay-Aral?
Lakbay-Aral, a Filipino term literally translated as travel-study, is a program started by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas in 1983 to provide young Filipinos overseas with an opportunity to learn more about their roots and heritage by experiencing life in the Philippines.
What are the benefits of Lakbay-Aral?
A first-hand study of the Philippines has significant academic value for students of all backgrounds.
- The history of the Philippines is simply fascinating. It is a history that intersects with American history at crucial points because the Philippines was once a colonial possession of the United States.
- Studying the Philippines provides an excellent opportunity for students to examine issues that confront the developing world.
- Filipino culture is steeped in traditions and rituals. These must be experienced firsthand!
- Travel in the Philippines allows students to deepen their understanding of Catholicism.
- Economically and geo-politically the Philippines is important because it is situated at the crossroads of Southeast Asia.
- Filipino Americans will learn a great deal about their family's cultural heritage.
- Students from non-Filipino backgrounds will develop a deeper understanding of Americans with cultural roots in Asia.
- The course complements coursework in a variety of fields such as International Studies, History, Economics, Anthropology and Political Science.
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