Upper Access China

Upper Access China: Internships and Volunteering Programs

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Location
China: Shanghai

Term
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Trimester, Academic Year, Throughout the year

Program Duration
5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)

Typical Duration of Program
9-12 weeks

  • Description

    Upper Access China develops and manages internship, volunteering, and work placement programs in China. Opportunities may be in companies, schools, or clinics. We find opportunities tailored to each individual's specific interests, whether it be in business, medicine, law, or other fields. Experiences at companies may range from participating in programs at a startups and private enterprises to non-profit institutions as well as publicly-listed corporations. Our experienced professionals provide guidance before departure and help program participants get settled in upon arrival, connect successfully with their programs, while providing local support through the length of the program.

  • Highlights

    Upper Access China provides clients a total solution for achieving a differentiating growth experience in China. Upper Access China offers the best internship, volunteering, and work opportunities in China because it has very strong local roots, an international management team, and a passion for helping our clients find the best opportunities. Our management is comprised of both Chinese and Western nationality, and does the most diligence on finding prospective clients the right organization in which to gain a quality experience in China. Our experienced staff guides interested program participants through providing the following core services:

    - Placement in a desirable position in industry and institution of choice
    - Greeting upon arrival at the airport and settling into accommodations
    - Orientation shortly after their arrival regarding participant's experience in China and with their host institution
    - Availability of Upper Access China staff through the length of the program to directly assist on both program and living matters

    In addition to providing our core services, our professionals may also help clients with the following:

    - Coordinating the delivery of recommendation letters after the completion of the internship or volunteering program by the host institution as desired
    - Connecting with a school or local tutor if program participants want to augment their experience and learn Chinese
    - Assistance on paying monthly mobile phone, utility, and rent bills
    - Leisure trip planning to another part of China

    The auxiliary services Upper Access China provide are not limited by that listed directly above. Clients can readily contact us for assistance on other matters that we may reasonably contribute to. Our team is committed to providing the highest quality experience to those interested in gaining a experience in China that sets them apart from their peers.

  • Minimum Education

    High School

  • Intern Types

    • Accounting
    • Admin (Health Services)
    • Agricultural Sciences
    • Art/Fine Arts
    • Biochemistry
    • Biology(General)
    • Biomedical Sciences
    • Business Admin, Management
    • Chemistry
    • Communications
    • Computer Science
    • Creative Writing
    • Dentistry
    • Development
    • Education
    • Engineering (Chemical)
    • Engineering (Civil)
    • Engineering (Electrical)
    • Engineering (Mechanical)
    • Fashion Business
    • Fashion Design
    • Finance
    • Food Science and Nutrition
    • Graphic Design
    • Health Sciences
    • Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality
    • Human Resources
    • Information Systems
    • Interior Design
    • International Trade
    • Journalism
    • Law
    • Liberal Arts
    • Library & Info Science
    • Linguistics
    • Marine Science
    • Marketing, Ad, PR
    • Mathematics
    • Media (Radio, TV, & Film)
    • Medicine
    • Music
    • Music Business
    • Nursing
    • Performance Design
    • Pharmaceuticals
    • Physics
    • Psychology
    • Sports
    • Technology
    • Theater, Drama, Dance
    • Tourism
    • Web Design
  • Languages

    • English

  • Cost in US$:

  • Experience Required

    no

  • Volunteer Types

    • Community Centers
    • Community Development
    • Community Health
    • Education
    • Health Care
    • Hospital
    • Micro-enterprise
    • Social Services, Social Work
  • This Program is open to

    Worldwide Participants.

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Apartment/Flat
    • Group living
    • Independent living
    • Other

  • Participants Travel

    Independently

  • Scholarships are Available

    Scholarships of up to 300 USD are available to applicants with merit.

  • Application Process Involves

    • Essay
    • Letters of Reference
    • Phone/Video Interview
    • Resume
    • Written Application
  • Post Services Include

    • Alumni Network
    • Job and Internship Network
  • Upper Access China's Mission Statement

    To connect clients with an internship, volunteering, or work experience opportunities in China that will help them to broadly distinguish themselves among their peers.

  • Year Founded

    2010

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