Description

ThinkChina is a program based in Shanghai designed to bring students (primarily from the U.S.) to China for a unique internship-focused summer experience.

The program has been working with some fantastic companies and local organizations in Shanghai to provide students a truly terrific summer experience. In addition to the full-time internships, students will have an opportunity to explore a variety of topics through ThinkChina's series of seminars and workshops. At the same time, students will have a chance to sample the fast-paced life of Shanghai while exploring and learning more about life and culture in China.

The selective five-week program looks to attract exceptional high school students who are eager to experience a truly unique summer experience abroad. The rewards are vast: new friends from new places, passion for discovery, education about life and cultures abroad, and truly a trip of a lifetime before students take the next steps in their careers.

Please feel free to pass this message along to any teens you may know that are exploring their summer options or anyone that may be interested in the program. For more information, please contact us.

Highlights

ThinkChina provides an invaluable opportunity for highly motivated secondary school students to explore life and career interests in the hyper-growth environment of China. ThinkChina is open to students ages 16-18. Most participants are rising juniors and seniors, but we will carefully consider other qualified applicants. Our recruitment process aims at bringing a diverse group of students with a variety of abilities, experiences and academic backgrounds to the ThinkChina program.

Qualifications

Requirements
At the core of our admissions, we look for students that exhibit the highest level of preparation and potential to succeed. We expect students to challenge themselves throughout high school. The most important credential that enables us to evaluate your academic record is the high school transcript. However, please know that ThinkChina's evaluation of applicant applications goes beyond any standardized formula. While there is no minimum GPA or test score; we seek students who have achieved academic excellence. Participating in extracurricular activities is not a requirement but gives us a better idea of applicant interests and abilities.

Language Skills
While basic to intermediate Mandarin skills are helpful, ThinkChina students are not required to speak Mandarin. Candidates with a higher level of Chinese proficiency are eligible for a greater number of internships.

Intern Types

• Marketing, Ad, PR
• Business Admin, Management

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Community Service / Volunteerism
• Cultural Exploration
• High School Study Abroad
• Language Immersion
• Student Tours
• Summer Jobs

Languages

• Chinese
• English

Cost in US$:

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 2-4

ThinkChina's Mission Statement

ThinkChina is much more than just an internship program - our objective is to provide a "China Experience". Apart from the opportunity to intern for some of the most exciting companies in Shanghai, our students get to learn and practice Chinese with the locals and visit various tourist attractions in Shanghai and surrounding cities. Last year our students also learned basic Tai-Chi and how to cook traditional Chinese cruisine such as Xiao Long Bao. The reason we want to include internships in our program is because we think anyone can be a tourist in a country for a few weeks; but to truly experience a country and its culture, you need to "live" there. And working is big part of living. With the rising of China, many foreigners are thinking about moving and working in China once they graduated from college. But how will they truly know if China is suitable for them? Will they fit into the working environment and culture here? This is what we want them to find out themselves, by "living" here, not just as a tourist.