Description

Orientation in Beijing

Spend a few nights in China's dynamic capital city. Practice Mandarin language skills in street markets, explore the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, climb the Great Wall of China, and visit the Bird's Nest and Olympic grounds as you adjust to life in the Middle Kingdom.

Urban Homestay in Chengde

Become part of your host family's daily life in a small imperial resort city nestled between towering mountain ranges. Use your Mandarin skills as you visit local shops and an agricultural mountain village. Teach English to Chinese students in a primary school, then jump on a bicycle for unforgettable rides to ancient temples. A group of Chinese high school students joins you for the remainder of the program sharing laughter, conversation, and insights about the people you meet and the places you visit.

Inner-Mongolian Adventure

Travel by overnight train to the grasslands of Inner Mongolia, where you learn about the history and traditions of the Mongolian people and enjoy cool, desert nights. Ride horses and camels deep into the grasslands, voyage to the edge of the Gobi Desert for some sand skiing, and sleep in traditional yurts after a night of "Mongolian Disco."

Rural Homestay in Buyangzhuang

Discover country life in China as you live with a host family in a Shandong village. You gain firsthand insight as you work in the fields, sing and dance with village children, share meals with your new family, and explore the countryside with your fellow American and Chinese travelers.

Travel and Discovery

Voyage through eastern China to visit Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius, and the modern city of Jinan, before catching a sleeper train to Shanghai. Climb sacred Mount Tai, bike through the Confucian Forest, take a pedicab through the streets of Qufu, and see the world-famous Shanghai acrobatic troupe.

Travel Types

• Homestay
• Language Immersion
• Tours

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Community Service / Volunteerism
• Cultural Exploration
• Language Immersion

Languages

• Chinese

Cost in US$:

USD6,300

Program Fees Include:

International airfare included

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 15

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-4 weeks

Post Services Include

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

Experiment in International Living's Mission Statement

The Experiment in International Living's mission is to create meaningful, dynamic experiences for students eager to challenge themselves and engage their sense of global citizenry. Our goal is to help young people peel back the superficial differences that exist in their backgrounds and find authentic commonalities among other program participants and the people of their host countries.

Year Founded

1932