Highlights

* Unique academic structure with opportunities to take classes taught in English with local Chinese and other international students
* Variety of program options allows participants to customize their own academic schedule
* Live with Chinese students in our high quality off-campus apartments for a more integrated experience
* Chinese language instruction available for all skill levels
* Includes comprehensive 5-day orientation program in Beijing plus other optional excursions

Internships:
Students participating in one of the Beijing semester programs have the option to undertake a part-time internship in conjunction with their academic studies. Students will be placed in an internship that matches their academic or personal interest needs as closely as possible. No matter the assigned internship, students consider the opportunity to immerse oneself into daily Chinese working life a highlight of the program.

Integrated Housing:
Students will live in pre-arranged off-campus apartments within close proximity of their campus. The apartments are fully furnished and include internet and phone service. A feature of our program is integrated housing, with students sharing the apartments with local Chinese students to enhance their cultural immersion. On-campus housing is available upon request.

Orientation:
All students in our semester programs participate in our extensive five-day in-country orientation program, which combines academic sessions with a series of cultural events designed to introduce students to life in the host country. Each orientation features information on the academic system of the host country, integration issues, medical and other types of support. After the orientation program, students are well-equipped to immerse themselves into their semester abroad.

Highlights include:

* Held in vibrant city of Beijing
* Integration sessions including: Academic Differences, Banking, Communication, Language and Transportation
* Cultural activities including: Tai Chi exercises, an acrobatic performance, and a Welcome Dinner featuring Peking Duck
* Spend the night in one of the ancient watchtowers of the Great Wall after sharing a traditional Chinese meal with the local villagers
* Trek six miles along a remote and breathtaking section of the Great Wall
* Visits to cultural icons, including the Forbidden City and Tienanmen Square

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$:

Approximately USD 11,500

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

Credit Available

no

This Program is open to

American, Canadian, Australian, Kiwi Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Transcript

The Education Abroad Network's Mission Statement

Our objective is to make your once-in-a-lifetime experience simply exceptional.

Year Founded

1995