summer study abroad in china

The Chinese language is becoming more and more important in today's world. The prominence of China and the Mandarin language makes it an essential topic for any student planning to enter into international relations, business, or many other fields. Stake your claim to tomorrow's opportunities and join World Endeavors this summer in China!

World Endeavors has partnered with Yantai University in China to create an intensive language seminar that is the perfect opportunity to learn a great deal of Chinese in a short amount of time. The program also includes essential features such as small class sizes, individualized attention, and a safe, affordable location on the Yellow Sea. As the eyes of the world focus on Beijing during the 2008 Olympics, join World Endeavors in China and gain a deeper perspective on this ancient and evolving language.

Eligibility: Students must be age 18 or older and have completed high school at the time of the program. No previous experience with the Chinese language is required.

Pre-Departure Information: Before students embark on their trip, they will be provided a pre-departure guide that includes important details about their program abroad. In addition, students may contact World Endeavors any time prior to departure with questions.

Orientation:

Students will be met at the airport upon arrival and will receive an in-depth orientation that includes a tour of the city of Yantai, China. Orientation is a great opportunity for participants to ask questions and get to know fellow students on the program.

Housing:

Participants will live in the fully-furnished international student hostel located on campus. The housing includes a shared room with access to laundry facilities, kitchen and dining area, common rooms and study rooms.

A single study bedroom is available for an additional fee.

Students will have the unique chance to work in small study-groups and will receive individualized attention from their teachers.

Courses are organized in the mornings from Monday through Friday, with afternoon sessions on Monday and Wednesday. Spoken and written Chinese will be studied, as well as oral comprehension. Optional cultural courses and activites, such as calligraphy, painting, hiking, or other events will be held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Please download the PDF on the right sidebar of this page for a sample course schedule.

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive 6 credits. Transcripts are issued by a fully-accredited US university in order to minimize credit transfer issues. It is the student's responsibility to contact their academic advisor prior to the program to determine how the courses taken while abroad will transfer to their home institution.

Participant Life:

The city of Yantai boasts an international airport with non-stop flights to Hong Kong, Osaka, Beijing, Shanghai, and Seoul, as well as other destinations within China and neighboring countries. The rail and bus system is modern and convenient with affordable fares to cities all over China. Downtown Yantai is only 10 minutes by bus from the University center, and the shores of the Yellow Sea are only a five minutes' walk from class. Yantai is one of the safest cities in China and students will be able to enjoy all the amenities of modern Chinese life.

Additionally, in the summer of 2008 Beijing will host the International Olympics! Travel to Beijing from Yantai is simply a 45 minute plane ride. This is an incredible opportunity for Chinese language students to apply their new-found skills in an international context and participate in the excitement of the world's premier sporting event.

Cost Included:

Tuition (6 credits)
Academic transcript from a US university
Housing with no meals
Various student services and learning support services
Orientation
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Textbooks
Free cell phone rental

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