Hunan, CHINA – 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 4 WEEKS OF MANDARIN AND CULTURAL STUDY. 40 ENROLLMENTS OPEN IN HUNAN, JUNE 1-26, 2008, FOR UP TO 4 LANGUAGE CREDITS!
Hunan Normal University, in partnership with CGE, is offering a four-week, Mandarin
Study Abroad Program with an emphasis in networking with local Chinese professionals
in the areas of Finance and Banking. Additionally, students will learn about Changsha and Hunan’s important history by visiting important local sites.
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 = $3415*
Participating students will earn 60 seat hours in classes, which can be up to 4 credit hours, transcripted by Hunan Normal 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.
Total Study Program Cost
$3415 to be paid to CGE in US Dollars
Registration: $500
Tuition/Room & Culture Trips for 60 Seat Hours: $1909
Food Expenses: $ 493
Local Transportation: $338
Travel and Medical Insurance: $175
*Amount does not include airfare or personal expenses
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.
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 May 28, arriving in Changsha May 29. Leave to return home June 27.
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 Hunan Normal University partners will be providing an orientation toward security concerning the 4 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 40 students. Martha Bumpas will be the CGE coordinator. 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 60 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 by the university. CGE staff will accompany the group and the CGE team. They will see important sites and learn about the significance and meaning in Chinese history.
Study Excursions*:
Taiping Ancient Street
Hunan provincial museum
Yuelu Academy (Over 1000 years old and the oldest educational institution in China)
Heng Mountain
Southern Great Wall at Zhang Jiajie
Liling City (Famous for craftwork)
*Transportation and most Entrance Tickets included. Meals may be included.
APPLICATION: Fill out the application located on the CGE website, Application.
ORIENTATION: May 31 in Changsha, China, led by CGE associates.
Four Week Study Period which includes the Monday-Friday weeks of June 1-
5, June 8-12, June 15-19, and June 22-26.
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 at the campus international hotel.
DRESS: Students are encouraged to dress appropriately for class and CGE/Hunan Normal 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 FEBRUARY 15 FOR THIS 2009 SUMMER LANGUAGE, HISTORY, AND CULTURE OPPORTUNITY IN FUZHOU. THE CGE "IN-COUNTRY COST" PAYMENT SHOULD BE MADE BY MARCH 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.
APPLY ONLINE!!
FOR ANSWERS TO ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS CALL CGE AT 770-321-4897.
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