Overview
Overview
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply to the Moving Boundaries courses?
The courses are open to architecture and design professionals, including architects, urban designers landscape architects, historians, artists, human scientists, environmental and health experts, lighting, interior and product designers, cognitive scientists and psychologists, sociologists, neuroscientists and anthropologists, as well as educators, graduate and postdoctoral students in these disciplines from any part of the world.
In what language will the course be conducted?
Lectures, masterclasses, workshops, and roundtable discussions will all be conducted in English. Several supporting faculty speak other languages, and they may be able to help with translation occasionally (we cannot provide continuous translation).
Tuition will cover the full academic program: lectures, workshops, field trip (bus rental and selected tours), networking and social events, roundtable discussions, and the Certificate of Completion. Tuition will also cover digital course materials/lecture files, as soon as they are edited after the end of the course, for 6 months. Travel expenses, lodging and meals are not included in tuition. Please note that there is no tuition refund, if any participant changes their mind about attending, after registration, or applies for the EVisa too late and does not receive one in time. Moving Boundaries is not responsible for any potential issues with visas or passports, if a participant is denied entry at the border.
What will tuition cover?
Can I receive credits for attending?
Credits for the program need to be approved by the university you are currently attending. Check with your academic advisor regarding the procedure for obtaining credits since some institutions require that credits be approved prior to enrolling in the program. Practicing architects may apply (on their own) for learning credits, but the outcome depends on your local chapter and cannot be guaranteed by MB. A Syllabus with a summary of all activities and list of course hours can be provided.
How do I get to Ahmedabad, India? Is a Visa required?
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Flights from all over the world arrive at the modern Ahmedabad airport. You will be able to travel from the airport to your hotel via Uber or another app. We recommend using app-based services instead of regular taxis. We do not recommend arriving late at night. Obtaining an online E-Visa takes several days. We suggest that you fill in the application form for your E-Visa 3-4 weeks before your flight, and it will be emailed to you. Leave yourself plenty of time for this form and upload the required documents. Use the official government website to request your visa or an app for this same website. Links are shared in the WhatsApp group for participants and in the informational email sent in early November.
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What supplies will I need to bring?
A notebook, pens, and sketching materials should suffice, but we also recommend bringing a laptop computer or a tablet computer. We will not be working with digital modeling tools during this course. We also recommend that you bring adapters for your electronics, a powerful phone battery, extra charger, comfortable walking shoes and clothing to visit sacred sites, a face mask, medicine, and an "e-SIM" for your cell phone. You will need some cash, as cards are not accepted everywhere.
Participants are responsible for financing their travel to India, lodging and meals. Tuition does not include travel expenses and arrangements. Participants may take advantage of the sign-up list in Google Drive, if interested in sharing a room, in order to minimize expenses. Lodging and meals in Ahmedabad are very affordable, compared to other locations where MB courses were held before.
Participants are responsible for booking their room directly with the hotel or Airbnb host of their choice.
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Please plan to arrive in Ahmedabad, before 9am on December 2. If you wish to minimize the effects of jet lag, please consider arriving on December 1 or earlier. The Program will conclude by 3:00pm on December 11. Everyone will receive a Certificate of Completion on the last day of the program.
How will lodging and meals be arranged? When does the course start and end?
Tuition is $2,400 for professionals and $1,800 for fulltime graduate students. Special discounted price for participants who live and work in India is $780 for Professionals and $580 for fulltime graduate students. Additional discounts are possible for residents of India and other specific regions. Please consider transportation and meals in your budget.
Additionally, participants may chose to attend just one part of the program: Part 1 or Part 2. Tuition for one part is more affordable (as are hotel/food expenses).
How much will it cost to attend?
Yes, this course had a scholarship program. Scholarships were awarded on June 1.
Does the course have a scholarship program?
What resources will be offered before and during the course?
All participants will have access to a file with abstracts of presentations one month before the course. After the course, participants will have access to selected presentation files from the course. Additionally, participants will have access to a group communication platform (WhatsApp) , where they will be able to interact with one another and uphold their network, during and after the on-site program. They will also have access to MB Alumni Resources on the website, free webinars, and other events after the program concludes.
Who are the speakers and how much access will I have to them throughout the course?
You will have access to speakers during all course activities and social events, including occasional meals and coffee breaks, throughout the 10 days. Find the list of speakers and their bios on the Faculty India page on this website. Several faculty members will attend the full course, while others will join for 5-7 days, either in the first or second part of the program.
Yes, there will be free time. Please consult the Program India page on this site. Consider arriving one or two days early to settle in, and to recover from jetlag. We do encourage you to explore the local culture and cuisine. If you would like to visit additional cities, we encourage you to do so before or after the 10-day course. After lectures and social events finish on December 11, we encourage everyone to see (on their own) additional work by architects and landscape architects in India. MB will provide recommendations. There will be one free day in the middle of the course.
Will there be free time and can I explore other locations during the course?
Can I bring family or friends with me? Can they join the field trip or meals during the program?
Yes, family and friends may travel with you, and they are welcome to join social events (and self-organized meals) during the course, but they may not attend lectures, workshops or roundtable discussions. You may be able to bring one person to the field trip, but please first ask us if space permits. If there is space on the bus, we will be glad to welcome family members.