Description

LIU Global offers an experiential, year-long program in language, culture and independent study. The year includes field trips, seminars, workshops and field study that introduces the key aspects of Chinese history, politics, society and culture. The China Center is on the Zhejiang University campus in Hangzhou, famous for the West Lake which, according to legend, was formed by a pearl that fell to earth. The center has computers, internet access, community room, library, social area and classrooms.

Highlights

Recent field trips have included visits to Nepal, Beijing, Tian Tai (central Zheijiang), Putuoshan (an island in the southeast with isolated Buddhist temples and beaches), Xian (to view the terra cotta warriors of the imperial tomb) and the Yunnan province in Southwestern China.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

USD 18,000/semester

Program Fees Include:

Included in the program costs are tuition, fees, scheduled field trips, housing and some meals, and international travel. Students are responsible for insurance and personal expenses.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 10-15

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application
• Essay

Typically The Application Process Time is

two weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

LIU Global's Mission Statement

LIU Global's mission is the development of well-educated world citizens, men and women from a broad spectrum of nationalities and social classes who participate in an undergraduate liberal arts program that enables them: to combine first-hand experience of diverse cultural realities with the critical study of academic disciplines and human and ecological problems; to test intellectual theories and skills against the demands of practice and service; to carry out specialized field study under expert guidance that synthesizes cross-cultural understanding; and to develop a broad world view and a level of achievement in a chosen field sufficient to prepare for a life of committed action in the interest of the world community.

Year Founded

1966