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BEIJING – Summer 2009 – LANGUAGE, CULTURE, HISTORY, and a new WORLDVIEW!! Exclusive for our CGE Member Universities and Colleges!!!
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OVERVIEW: ENROLLMENT OPEN FOR 9 WEEKS OF MANDARIN AND CULTURAL STUDY: 30 ENROLLMENTS OPEN IN BEIJING
CGE will offer Mandarin language courses for the summer of 2009 in historic Beijing University in the northern city of Beijing. The university campus will host the CGE Study Abroad Mandarin courses and provide a safe study atmosphere and introduction into the emerging worlds of China’s educational and economic growth. CGE’S Beijing Center, directed by Martha Bumpas, will coordinate the summer program with the help of CGE faculty and representatives.
As membership for China into the WTO and partnerships with international nations continue to open doors for access, Americans are being recruited to work in non-governmental organizations, businesses, and any professional arena with joint ventures or international agreement. CGE hopes to have Mandarin Study Abroad as a door opener to students understanding China and gaining the facility to excel in cross-cultural work in China.
“In the past, when people set out to improve themselves by learning another language, those that didn't already speak it usually picked English. But while English may be the only truly international language, millions are choosing what is rapidly becoming the world's other lingua franca: Mandarin. Seen as a key skill for people hitching their futures to China's economic rise, Mandarin is becoming common currency. If you want to get ahead, learn Mandarin.” Times, June 06.
TOTAL COST: IN COUNTRY and INDIVIDUAL = $6145.00**
Participating students will earn 180 seat hours in classes, which can be up to 12 credit hours, transcripted by Beijing University. The number of credit hours is dependant on the transfer of credit processing on their USA campus. Students will be given an official university transcript with course numbers, seat hours, and grade.
PROGRAM COST BREAKDOWN
$6145 to be paid to CGE in US Dollars
Registration and USA Faculty: $790
Tuition/ Room and Board for 180 course hours: $5155
Local Transportation: $75
Travel and Medical Insurance: $165
**Amount does not include airfare, food, or personal expenses
After the Application is Approved, you may pay using a credit card by clicking here, or by sending a check made payable to Consortium for Global Education. Send to CGE Mandarin Study Abroad Program, 1503 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30062.
PASSPORTS AND VISA: Students need a valid USA passport with at least six months validity. Students are responsible for getting their own passports. Students should fill out the China visa application form (Click here).
By APRIL 15 each student participant will need to send these items by insured express mail to CGE: 1) a passport with six months validity and at least 4 clean pages, 2) two pictures, 3) completed and SIGNED visa application, 4) blank SIGNED visa application (in case we find an error and need to recopy), and 5) a check for $169 (US) made out to CGE.
Please send to CGE by FED EX, DHL, or some insured Express mail.
Mail to CGE Mandarin Abroad Study, 1503 Johnson Ferry Rd. Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30062 Phone 770-321-4897
CGE will send the visa application, passport, pictures and CGE letter to the China Visa office. The pasport with the visa will be returned to you by express insured mail.
DEPARTURE DATE AND RETURN DATE: Leave USA May 28 and arrive in Bejing May 30. Leave to return home August 1.
MONEY: There are money changers in the passport control area. Visitors carrying U.S. currency need to exchange enough money at the airport to be able to tip a baggage carrier. Because the exchange rates are higher within the airport, it is highly recommended that students exchange no more than 20 U.S. Dollars at the airport. It is best to use a bank card for getting Yuan. Traveler's checks are good to take for emergency funds.
SECURITY: CGE Coordinators and Beijing University partners will be providing an orientation toward security concerning the 9 weeks in China. China maintains a secure policy of protection and respect for foreign visitors. Students will be asked to conduct themselves appropriately on their campus during class hours. The American Embassy will be aware of this group's schedule. Embassy personnel urge all US Citizens to avoid angry voice altercations during shopping excursions or taxi rides when congestion is evident in crowds and traffic. Students will be kept aware of all safety measures as the project unfolds.
STUDENTS: This 2009 opportunity offers places for 30 students. Martha Bumpas and Dr. Bill Dixon from Ouachita Baptist University will be the CGE coordinators. Proessor Liu Shusen from Beijing University and their Mandarin faculty will ensure success with all campus schedules and project logistics including excursions. Classes will be 2 hours in the morning at the University with one of their faculty and 2 hours after lunch of conversation and immersion in the culture. This will be 180 classroom hours with instructors. CGE participating universities and colleges will determine the number of credit hours of language study depending on their schools’ criteria.
UNIVERSITY SPONSORED EXCURSIONS: Additionally, you will see below the list of the Excursions sponsored during 5 weekends by the university. These will all be one-day trips. On the university scheduled tours, American students will see important sites and learn that significance within Chinese history. CGE representatives will accompany each sponsored trip.
Weekend and Mid-Term Study Break:
6/13 Great Wall of China
6/20 Forbidden Palace
7/2 - 5 Mid-Term Break (all activities will be coordinated with CGE representatives)
7/18 Tiananmen Square and historic areas
7/25 Temple of Heaven
*Transportation and most Entrance Tickets included.
APPLICATION: Fill out the application located on the CGE website, Overseas Opportunities, Chinese Study Abroad. Application
ORIENTATION: May 30-31 in Beijing, China, led by Martha Bumpas, Dr. Bill Dixon, Professor Liu Shusen and CGE Educational associates.
Nine-Week Study Period which includes the Monday-Friday weeks of: June 1-
5, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, June 29-July 1, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July
27-31.
Read China Travel Tips for more general and orientation material. Read more information as provided by the State Department.
HOUSING: Accommodations will be made for international students and faculty. Female students and male students will be housed on separate floors of the international hotel on campus.
DRESS: Students are encouraged to dress appropriately for class and CGE/Beijing University excursions. In class, students may wear T shirts with acceptable logos of their university or commonly known sports symbols, etc. Political statements or inappropriate wording on T-shirts will not be allowed.
Male students may wear comfortable lightweight pants or longer shorts to class, and female students may wear lightweight slacks, longer shorts, or loose skirts that are cool during the hot summer weather. No shorter shorts or skirts are appropriate. Female students may wear appropriate t-shirts with the same logo guidelines as mentioned above and necklines that are appropriate for a modest look. Sleeveless is fine as long as the neckline is appropriate for class.
Coordinators and university sponsors will address any inappropriate dress. Shoes should be comfortable. Sandals are fine for class yet not flip flops for class time. More casual wear (still appropriate according to modest guidelines above) may be worn on excursions, free time, etc including flip flops, comfortable shorts above kneelength, yet not short-shorts for females. Participating students are representing CGE, their home USA university or college, and the "American guest" position of friendship and respect.
PLEASE LET CGE KNOW IF YOU WANT A PLACE HELD!! APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED THROUGH FEBRUARY FOR THIS 2009 SUMMER LANGUAGE, HISTORY, AND CULTURE OPPORTUNITY IN BEIJING. PAYMENT IS REQUESTED BY MARCH 1. IF THERE IS A NEED FOR DELAY IN PAYMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE CGE OFFICE AT 770-321-4897. ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE BY APRIL 1.
CONTACT YOUR UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR THE SPECIFIC INFORMATION CONCERNING YOUR SCHOOL AND CONTACT CGE BY SENDING IN YOUR APPLICATION AND BEGINNING THE PROCESS.
FOR ANSWERS TO ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS CALL CGE AT 770-321-4897
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