Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute (SEASSI)

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Learn a Language. Seriously.

Welcome to SEASSI!

Summer 2026 session dates: June 15 – August 7

 

The Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute (SEASSI) is an eight-week intensive language training program for undergraduates, graduate students, and adult learners. Students learn speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills through classroom instruction and a full range of co-curricular activities.

Languages offered through SEASSI include:

  • Burmese
  • Filipino
  • Hmong
  • Indonesian
  • Javanese
  • Khmer
  • Lao
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese

We are thrilled that you are interested in studying a Southeast Asian Language!

Please review our website for program details, and feel free to call (608-265-2652) or email (seassi@lpo.wisc.edu) for more information.

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Wish to sponsor & collaborate with SEASSI? Contact us: seassi@lpo.wisc.edu

SEASSI is sponsored and supported by the following centers, national resource centers, and institutional partners. Our SEASSI community includes:

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Questions about SEASSI or the status of your application?

Please email us:

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