High School Study Abroad in Shanghai, China

Popular teen programs in Shanghai include language immersion courses. As the main language spoken in Shanghai is Mandarin (with four tones and thousands of characters, not to scare anyone away...), language classes taught in schools and university campuses vary from complete beginner to advanced levels. Note-passing during class (in Chinese) has never been more exciting.

In love with the Chinese way of life and want to explore more? Adventure culture trips offer an insight into the marvellously rich and colorful history of China, dating back to 1000 B.C. - as ancient as the universal love for Peking Duck! If you’re thinking ahead and want to add a few “Wowza!” lines on your resume, consider interning. Understanding the Chinese business mindset, in a major economic hub of Asia like Shanghai, will give you a leg up the length of Great Wall.

The majority of the programs are during the summer, but there are also those that last an entire academic year, if your high school allows quasi-exchange programs as such. Don’t rule out the short vacations throughout the high school year - there are short and punchy programs that cater those who want to have a little taste of China.

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Loved interacting with locals

September 18, 2024by: Vera C.Program: CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Language & Culture in Shanghai

7

I would highly reccomend this program because it is an opportunity of a lifetime, especially for teenagers our age who have not yet traveled independently. It has not only developed my independence, but also expanded my comfort zone concerning socializing with locals and asking questions in the local language.

Met lots of new people

September 16, 2024by: Zachary K.Program: CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Language & Culture in Shanghai

8

It is really fun, I met a lot of new people and had a lot of new experiences. I liked the overall structure of the CIEE program; the homestay, the short class in the morning with cultural activities in the afternoon, the scheduled free time, etc. The only thing I would say is that we sometimes got our schedules and things very last minute - I did not know anything about my host family until a week before my flight here. It would have been nicer to know further in advance so I could get to know them better beforehand. We also didn’t find out the details about things such as our excursions until the day before or even day-of, which made things uncertain and a little stressful.

Loved interacting with locals

September 18, 2024by: Vera C.Program: CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Language & Culture in Shanghai

7

I would highly reccomend this program because it is an opportunity of a lifetime, especially for teenagers our age who have not yet traveled independently. It has not only developed my independence, but also expanded my comfort zone concerning socializing with locals and asking questions in the local language.

Met lots of new people

September 16, 2024by: Zachary K.Program: CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Language & Culture in Shanghai

8

It is really fun, I met a lot of new people and had a lot of new experiences. I liked the overall structure of the CIEE program; the homestay, the short class in the morning with cultural activities in the afternoon, the scheduled free time, etc. The only thing I would say is that we sometimes got our schedules and things very last minute - I did not know anything about my host family until a week before my flight here. It would have been nicer to know further in advance so I could get to know them better beforehand. We also didn’t find out the details about things such as our excursions until the day before or even day-of, which made things uncertain and a little stressful.