Southeast Asian Studies Summer Workshop Series: People, Playlists, and Professional Development

***For people who have already signed up, please refer to our weekly email for the Zoom link to the final dance session—there is no need to register again.***

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Looking to connect with others interested in Southeast Asia?

Join us for a free five-week workshop series hosted by the GETSEA Graduate Student Council in collaboration with SEASSI! This interactive series creates a welcoming space to explore academic life, professional development, music, and culture through Southeast Asian studies while building community with fellow participants. Whether you're seeking mentorship, cultural exchange, practical professional development, or new connections, you're welcome to attend individual sessions or join us for the entire series.

We especially encourage everyone to attend the Week 1 Introduction Session, where you'll meet fellow participants, share your interests and goals, and get a preview of the series.


Schedule
(All sessions take place from 5:30–6:30 PM Central Time)
  • June 22 — Session 1: Introduction
  • June 29 — Session 2: Music & Culture I
  • July 6 — Session 3: Professional & Educational Development I
  • July 13 — Session 4: Professional & Educational Development II
  • July 27 — Session 5: Music & Culture Session II
No prior experience or preparation is required for any session!
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What to Expect

Professional & Educational Development
  • Explore academic and career pathways in Southeast Asian studies
  • Learn from GETSEA PhD students about CVs, grants, applications, and professional opportunities
  • Participate in a supportive peer workshop and receive feedback on your own materials
Music & Culture
  • Share and discover Southeast Asian traditional and popular music
  • Contribute to a collaborative playlist (optional)
  • Explore the cultural and historical contexts behind musical traditions of our shared playlist
  • Learn the basics of "Mahoorii Isaan," a traditional dance from Northeastern Thailand, during our final session
Please use this form to indicate which sessions you would like to attend. We look forward to learning, sharing, and building community together this summer!

Questions? Contact the student facilitators at getsea.summerseries@gmail.com

Facilitators
  • Chutikan "Gift" Chaikittiwatana, Overall Coordinator, PhD Candidate in Critical Music Studies, Stony Brook University 
  • Jenny Silver, Professional & Educational Development Sessions Facilitator, PhD Candidate in Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley
  • Rane Prak, Musical & Cultural Sessions Facilitator, PhD Student in Ethnomusicology, University of California, Los Angeles

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If you are currently a student, please indicate your level of study (e.g., undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, or other).
Are you also enrolled in any of the SEASSI 2026 language courses? (Enrollment in SEASSI is not required to attend this workshop.)
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If you plan to attend the educational & professional development sessions, please briefly tell us about your academic or professional background and what you hope to gain from the workshops. For example, you might be interested in graduate school, grant applications, internships, career development, or other opportunities related to Southeast Asian studies.

Your response will help us tailor the sessions to participants' interests and goals. (Please write "N/A" if not applicable.)

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If you plan to attend the music & culture sessions, please tell us a little about the music you enjoy listening to (it does not need to be Southeast Asian) and any Southeast Asian cultural topics, traditions, media, or activities that interest you.

Your response will help us tailor the sessions to participants' interests and backgrounds. (Please write "N/A" if not applicable.)

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