Study Abroad in China: Chinese Studies & Internship in Beijing

Chinese Studies & Service-Learning in Beijing

Beijing, China: Is this study abroad program for you? This program is for students who have caught the China bug. CET Chinese Studies students take Chinese language classes in Chinese and Chinese studies courses in English. They get to know their local community in Beijing through internship placements. Students of all language levels and majors who want to uncover China are welcome to apply.

Study Abroad in Beijing, China: Features

Internships at companies and service organizations like: Natural Resources Defense Council, US Embassy, Shaolin Temple’s Assets Management Company, Beijing LGBT Center, Blue Ocean Network Broadcasting, Guang’anmen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital
Chinese language classes
No language prerequisite
Local roommates
Electives in Chinese history, politics, environmental studies, film and philosophy
Academic excursions to insider sites and events around Beijing

Group HIke - Photo by Irene Rivera (Fall 2010 alumna) chinese studies

Students walk through a Beijing marketplace photo by Avery Martin

Students on an academic excursion around Beijing

Student painting wall during service-learning activity

Student with Chinese roommate at the Great Wall

CS Service-Learning student with school children

Student reading to children at service-learning site

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Study Abroad in Beijing, China: Details

Semester	Fall 2012	Spring 2013	Summer 2013	Fall 2013
Application Deadline	05/01/12	11/01/12	03/01/13	05/01/13
Program Length	15 weeks	15 weeks	8 weeks	15 weeks
Arrival Date	08/29/12	02/13/13	06/12/13	08/28/13
Program Break	Oct 22-26	April 8-12	NA	Sept 30-Oct 4
Departure Date	12/17/12	06/03/13	08/12/13	12/16/13
Program Fee	$13,990	$13,990	$6,990	$13,990
Recommended Credit	16	16	7 to 9	16