Glimpses of China

  China

• Beijing: 
Beijing
• Shanghai: 
Shanghai
• Hangzhou: 
Hangzhou
• All Other Areas in China: 
Chengdu,  Suzhou
• Xi'an: 
Xi'an

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Dates: Session I: Jun 26 - July 23, Session II: July 26 - Aug 22

Description: Major components of the four-week program include: lectures and seminars on 13 different courses, an extensive range of field studies, small group Mandarin tutorials, arts appreciation workshops, evening speakers, Chinese films and opera, a short homestay, and visits and excursions to major landmarks and three cities near Shanghai.

Applications are accepted from students currently studying in Grades 9 through 12. Prior knowledge of Mandarin is not required.

Two optional Extension Programs are offered before or after each main program session: Mandarin learning in a homestay setting, and a Glimpses-of-China-style travel program to Beijing, Xian, and Chengdu.

Admission to the program is competitive and on a rolling basis. Early applications are recommended.

Application deadline is March 31. Financial aid is available.

Cost in US$: US$6,600 / GBP 3,620

- All tuition fees and course materials
- Round-trip economy-class air ticket between Los Angeles or London and Shanghai
- Transportation within China for all official program activities
- Admission charges for all official program activities
- Accommodations at East China Normal University and hotels
- Three meals a day throughout the course of the program (except during free time)
- Departure tax at Shanghai airport

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to China in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 2+

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad