Dates

July 4 - August 20, 2008

DESCRIPTION

Study in Beijing, China throughout the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. This intensive Chinese language program offers participants the opportunity to study the Chinese language at Beijing Language & Culture University. Students will attend classes in the morning for four weeks, explore the historical sites in and around the town in the afternoon and weekends, enjoy an Inner-Mongolia Grassland Trip during the third weekend, plus participate in a weeklong tour to Xi’an and Shanghai area before returning to U.S.

CREDITS

Up to 9 credits available in CHIN 110, 210, 300, 301, 480, 481

Housing

Double or Triple occupancy rooms

FACULTY

Faculty Director: Karl Zhang, Department of Modern & Classical Languages, GMU

ELIGIBILITY

The program is open to Mason students, non Mason-students, staff, faculty, alumni and the general public. To obtain credit for this program students need at least a 2.25 GPA.

COST

Program Fee: Approx. $6,297 ($6,347 for non GMU students) (minimum 10 participants)

The program fee includes:

• Tuition
• Airfare
• Ground transportation
• Accommodation
• Excursions
• Bus tours and Silk show in Shanghai
• International Student Identity Card
• Travel guidebook
• Emergency evacuation insurance
• Pre-departure Orientation
• Administrative & organizational services in US and overseas

Program Fee does not include:

• Meals and personal expenses
• Passport and visa fees

Visit your Financial Aid Office to see if financial aid applies. Contact Center for Global Education - regarding Center for Global Education Scholarship.

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages also offers study abroad scholarships.

Center for Global Education reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.

CGE reserves the right to raise its program fees in light of currency fluctuations or any other unforeseen circumstances.

APPLICATION & DEADLINE

Deadline:

To apply, first, consult the How to Apply section and then complete the online application. You must pay the non-refundable $75 application fee for your application to be considered.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information, attend a study abroad info session or contact:
Program Officer: Lamyaa El-Fadaly