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China: Mandarin Language & Culture

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Program Overview

Travel to China this summer for a full Mandarin immersion experience and a deeper understanding of China’s cultural and ecological diversity. Begin in Beijing, where you explore iconic sites like the Great Wall and learn Mandarin through hands-on workshops and daily interactions. Strengthen your language skills and build meaningful cross-cultural connections during a multi-day homestay with a local family. Then head west to Chengdu and the Tibetan Plateau to engage with conservation experts, park rangers, and farmers working to protect the region’s biodiversity. End your journey in Shanghai, a global hub of innovation, design, and cuisine. Return home with greater fluency, newfound confidence, and a broader perspective on China’s place in the world.

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Program Highlights

Practice Mandarin while living with a local host family
Support wildlife conservation in Giant Panda National Park
Explore Tibetan culture in the mountains of western Sichuan
Taste regional specialties from Beijing to Shanghai
Gain real-life Mandarin language skills through daily interactions

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Emergency Support

Program Details

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Locations

  • Beijing, China
  • Chengdu, China
  • Shanghai, China

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • High School Freshman (1st Year)
  • High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)
  • High School Senior (4th Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

14-17

Duration

  • 2-4 Weeks
  • Summer

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Innovative Student Video 2023 Finalist
Innovation in Philanthropy 2021 Finalist
Innovation in Crisis Response 2020 Finalist

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