2009 High School Study Abroad Trips to China (Spring Break and Summer), Summer China Program in New York City

  China

• Beijing: 
Beijing
• Shanghai: 
Shanghai

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Spring Break trip to China (March 14 - 27, 2009), Summer Four-Week trip to China (June 29 - July 27, 2009), Summer Two-Week trip to China (August 3 - August 17, 2009), Summer Two-Week program in NYC (June 28 - July 19, 2009)

Description: China Prep is an experiential education business that provides small groups of U.S. students with dynamic learning experiences in China. Designed for students with a broad range of Mandarin Chinese skills, participants learn about China through customized programs of site visits, language classes and travel. Together they explore China first-hand, guided by program leaders whose passion is matched by their deep local knowledge.

We are also pleased to announce our China Prep in NY program, which combines structured Mandarin language classes with an exploration of New York City's vast China resources for high school students. The goal of China Prep in NY is to deepen participants' understanding of China and Chinese through the lens and resources of New York City. CP in NY is also excellent preparation for travel to China. If you'd like to study Mandarin and learn more about China before traveling across the Pacific, this is the program for you.

Join us for an unforgettable spring break or summer adventure! Feel free to visit our website for more information.

Highlights: 2009 China Prep High School Programs

* Spring: China Prep Spring Break 2009 Trip

For Spring Break 2009 (March 14th - 27th), China Prep will offer a unique learning experience through fourteen activity-packed days in China. We will visit both the world-renowned sites and the back alleys of Shanghai, Beijing, and Hangzhou. Participants will learn about China across a diverse range of themes including the arts, business, entertainment, and the environment, and they will meet professional individuals shaping China in these areas. Through these interactions and daily life, participants will have opportunities to develop Mandarin language skills. Experienced program leaders adjust language activities based on the skill level of the group, creating dynamic real-world situations for participants to build and utilize their Chinese.

* Summer Trips to China

China Prep Summer 2009 Four-Week Summer Trip to China:

On our four-week trip (June 29 - July 27), participants will gain an in-depth perspective on modern China through travel to Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Sichuan province. Through hand-on activities, we will explore famous sites and local life. Students will learn about China across a diverse range of themes including the arts, business, entertainment, and the environment, and they will meet professional individuals shaping China in these areas.

To gain a deeper appreciation for some of the challenges facing China today, this trip also includes a one-week community service project in Sichuan province in a location affected by the earthquake. China Prep partners with Habitat for Humanity to arrange for trip participants to help build a house for a family in need in this area. This unique experience will help students appreciate recent events first-hand and give back to the communities we will visit.

The four-week trip also provides the opportunity for students to build and use Mandarin Chinese language skills. Throughout the trip, China Prep organizes several structured language classes to teach practical skills for living and traveling in China. Program activities create situations for students to utilize these skills on a daily basis. Whether participants have studied Mandarin before or have never spoken a word of Chinese, our goal is that they will develop the confidence to use Chinese in real-world situations and master several essential language skills. In conjunction with our travel and experiential activities, we hope to inspire participants to continue Mandarin language study and stay connected to China in the future.

China Prep Summer 2009 Two-Week Trip to China:

On our two-week trip (August - August 17), China Prep will offer a unique learning experience through fourteen activity-packed days in China. We will visit both the world-renowned sites and the back alleys of Shanghai, Beijing, and Hangzhou. Participants will learn about China across a diverse range of themes including the arts, business, entertainment, and the environment, and they will meet professional individuals shaping China in these areas. Through these interactions and several structured language classes, participants will have opportunities to develop Mandarin language skills. Experienced program leaders adjust language activities based on the skill level of the group, creating dynamic real-world situations for participants to build and utilize their Chinese.

Our two-week program is an excellent option for students wishing for a shorter trip or paired with our China Prep in NY program (June 30 - July 24, more details coming soon). If four weeks is more time than you can commit but you'd like a solid introduction to China, this is the trip for you.

China Prep in NY 2009

Study Mandarin and explore Chinese culture with New York City as your classroom. We are pleased to announce our China Prep in NY program (June 28 July 19, 2009), which combines structured Mandarin language classes with an exploration of New York City's vast China resources. Attend Chinese class in the morning and visit a modern Chinese art gallery in the afternoon. Discuss U.S.-China trade relations in culture class and visit with a prominent company owner with business interests in China. New York City is home to some of the best China resources in the world. From art museums to Buddhist temples to Chinatown wet markets to multinational companies, this is the ideal environment outside of China to explore Chinese culture while building your language skills.

The goal of China Prep in NY is to deepen participants understanding of China and Chinese through the lens and resources of New York City. CP in NY also excellent preparation for travel to China. If you'd like to study Mandarin and learn more about China before traveling across the Pacific, this is the program for you.

Our NY program can be combined with the Summer 2009 Two-Week Trip (August 3 August 17) for an incredible summer of travel and immersion in Mandarin and Chinese culture from the inside out, including a special discount for attending both programs.

Cost in US$: Spring Break trip to China: $4,750, Summer Four-Week trip to China: $6,850, Summer Two-Week trip to China: $4,750, China Prep in NY: $4,750, Attending both China Prep in NY and Summer Two-Week trip to China: $8,750 (discount of $750)

China Prep in NY:
- All hotel accommodations at International House, a residence near Columbia University, including internet access in rooms
- All meals
- Transportation fees during program (bus and subway)
- Educational field trip admission fees (historical sites, museums, temples, parks)
- Leader and teacher fees

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to China in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

China Prep's Mission Statement: China Prep is an experiential education business that provides small groups of U.S. students with dynamic learning experiences in China. Designed for students with a broad range of Mandarin Chinese skills, participants learn about China through customized programs of site visits, language classes and travel. Together they explore China first-hand, guided by program leaders whose passion is matched by their deep local knowledge.

Year Founded: 2006