FUZHOU, CHINA – Summer 2008 – LANGUAGE, CULTURE, HISTORY, and a new WORLDVIEW!! Exclusive for our CGE Member Universities and Colleges!!!
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OVERVIEW: ENROLLMENT OPEN FOR 8 WEEKS OF MANDARIN AND CULTURAL STUDY: 20 ENROLLMENTS OPEN IN BEIJING AND 25 OPENINGS IN FUZHOU: JUNE 4 TO JULY 31, 2008
CGE will offer Mandarin language courses in two locations for the summer of 2008: one is with historic Beijing University in the northern city of Beijing, and on Min Jiang University’s new modern campus in the southern city of Fuzhou. Both university campuses 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 both locations 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 = $5557.00
Participating students will earn 140 seat hours in classes, which can be up to 9 credit hours, transcripted by Min Jiang 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.
Cost is divided into two parts:
(1) IN COUNTRY COST China Study Abroad
(2) INDIVIDUAL COST
1. IN COUNTRY China Study Abroad =
$4357 to be paid to CGE in US Dollars
Registration: $300
Tuition and fees for 140 course hours: $971
Local Transportation: $75
Accommodation: New International House on campus- $1191
Partner Staff: $673
Food: meals on campus, local events, and during weekend excursions- $523
Mid -Term Xi'an Tour: $625
After Application is Approved, you may pay IN COUNTRY costs 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.
2. INDIVIDUAL COST =
$1200 to be expensed by student
Airfare roundtrip: (Students will purchase tickets individually or in cooperation with their
home university.) Approximately $1200
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 in 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) a 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 Study Abroad, 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 passport with the visa will be returned to you by express insured mail.
DEPARTURE DATE AND RETURN DATE: Leave USA June 4, arriving in Fuzhou June 5. Leave to return home July 31.
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 Min Jiang University partners will be providing an orientation toward security concerning the 8 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 2008 opportunity offers places for 40 – 60 students. Martha Bumpas and Gerald Lee will be the CGE coordinators. ChongHong from Min Jiang 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 140 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 except for the Mid-Term Break excursion. CGE staff will also accompany the group and the CGE team. They will see important sites and learn about the significance and meaning in Chinese history.
Weekend and Mid-Term Study *Excursions:
6/14 Mountains and Temples of Fuzhou
6/21 Xiamen Island
7/2- 5 Xi'an Midterm Excursion (Terracotta Soldiers, Walled City, Forest of Steles)
7/19 Mount Wuyi
7/26 Meizhou Island
*Transportation and most Entrance Tickets included. Meals may be included.
APPLICATION: Fill out the application located on the CGE website, Overseas Opportunities, Chinese Study Abroad. Application
ORIENTATION: June 5-7 in Fuzhou, China, led by Martha Bumpas, Gerald Lee, ChongHong, and CGE Educational associates.
Eight Week Study Period which includes the Monday-Friday weeks of: June 9-
13, June 16-20, June 23-27, June 30-July 4, July 10-11, July 14-18, July 21-25, July
28-30.
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 SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY APRIL 15 FOR THIS 2008 SUMMER LANGUAGE, HISTORY, AND CULTURE OPPORTUNITY IN FUZHOU. THE CGE "IN-COUNTRY COST" PAYMENT SHOULD BE MADE BY APRIL 21.
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.
APPLY ONLINE!!
FOR ANSWERS TO ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS CALL CGE AT 770-321-4897.
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