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St. Mary's in ARGENTINA
Speak Spanish, learn about Argentine society and culture, develop writing and research skills, and volunteer in Argentina. Semester program is designed for both non-majors with only one year of Spanish and students with advanced skills in the language.
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The City of Chiang Mai
In the heart of Southeast Asia, Thailand is a land of contrasts: gorgeous countryside of rice fields, mountains, hills, and ancient temples; bustling city life in the capital, Bangkok; and beaches world-famous for diving and snorkeling. A largely Buddhist society, Thailand's population is varied with many tribal groups and immigrants.
Set amidst the cool and beautiful mountains of northern Thailand, Chiang Mai has the advantages of a city but with the feel of a small town where the old style of Thai living is preserved. Chiang Mai, some 700 km (438 mi) north of Bangkok, is Thailand's second largest city, though it does not even have 10% of Bangkok's population. It is the capital of one of the largest provinces of Thailand (roughly 20,000 sq km, 7,720 sq mi) and is the center of Northern Thailand. In many respects, it is much more pleasant than Bangkok. A common claim is that it has the advantages of Bangkok without suffering the capital's disadvantages.
Chiang Mai, a city surrounded by a ring of mountains, has weathered seven hundred years of fascinating history. Chiang Mai has its own very distinctive culture, arts, festivals, and traditions as well as an exciting mix of local, ethnic as well as expatriate communities from all over the world. It has been voted one of the top destinations to live in Asia and is a modern and cosmopolitan city, while not having lost its traditional old charm. Source: Payap International Student Handbook
To learn more...
- City Life, Chiang Mai: http://www.chiangmainews.com/
- Amazing Thailand: http://www.amazing-thailand.com/
Chiang Mai Weather
North Thailand has three distinct seasons:
- The Hot (Summer) Season extends from March through May. Daytime temperatures can be unbearably hot during this period.
- The Rainy Season, from May through October.
- The Cool (Winter) Season, from November through February.
Average Temperatures and Rainfall
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Temperature | |||||||||||||
| °C | 21.2 | 23.4 | 26.2 | 28.8 | 28.7 | 27.9 | 27.4 | 27.1 | 27.0 | 26.3 | 24.3 | 21.6 | 25.9 |
| °F | 70.2 | 74.1 | 79.2 | 83.8 | 83.7 | 82.2 | 81.3 | 80.8 | 80.6 | 79.3 | 75.7 | 70.9 | 78.6 |
| Average Rainfall | |||||||||||||
| mm | 7.5 | 6.0 | 15.0 | 44.9 | 153.1 | 135.8 | 167.1 | 227.0 | 251.3 | 132.0 | 43.9 | 14.8 | 1197.1 |
| inches | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 6.6 | 8.9 | 9.9 | 5.2 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 47.1 |
