Marco Polo Chinese Language Immersion Program

  China

• Hangzhou: 
Hangzhou

Term: Spring, Summer 
Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: May - June / July - August

Description: Student Travel China Summer Programs Abroad are 4-week programs open to both High School and University level students.

All individual summer study abroad include the enrollment in intensive language classes, and some have an in-country travel adventure component. We also combine Language Courses on Weekdays and Student Travel Excursions on weekends by enrolling in a Group Summer Program, individual applicants can be assigned to a group or you can form your own group to travel with your classmates or friends. Registration deadlines are approximately one month prior to the start of each term. Students must be officially registered to the Summer Study Abroad program and receive written confirmation from the Student Travel China admission office.

Program participants can also look forward to adventurous excursions by going to the beach, taking vacations and weekend excursions. Beijing Great Wall Tours are optional and suggested.

Courses:

1. Chinese Language Immersion (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced)
2. Chinese Characters, (Beginner / Intermediate)
3. Chinese Business Culture, The Art of Negotiation
4. Doing Business in China
5. Chinese Culture Unmasked

Summer programs are also available for teachers and students groups. Student Travel China group programs allow groups to experience the lifestyle and culture by living and working in China.

High School Teachers and College Professors:
High school teachers bringing student groups of 10 or more can travel for free in our program.

Programs take place in in Zhejiang Province, famous for Hangzhou, West Lake, Chinese Tea, Silk Paintings. Local excursions each weekend to Anjii - City Famous for Bamboo and where Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon was filmed. Hangzhou - West Lake excursion and touring. Marco Polo isn't just a game kids play in a pool, he actually visited Hangzhou and wrote volumes on its culture and people. The Hangzhou educational tour will get you acclimated to navigating China's public transportation system. Huzhou is noted for its route along the silk road and famous for its beautiful concubines.

College Credit:

Universities have varying acceptance policies towards applying credit towards programs abroad.   It is the students responsibility (prior to enrollment) to determine credit eligibility and obtain any required authorization with their professor or department head.

Highlights: Program Features Include

1. Special Guest Lecturers
2. Knowledge Based Activities
3. Electronic Classrooms
4. Small Class Group of no more than 12.
5. Professional Instruction
6. Local Touring, Class Excursions
7. 2-Meals Each Day
8. Airport Pickup and Return
9. International Round Trip Airfare from Los Angeles
10. Orientation
11. Welcoming Dinner Banquet
12. Networking Event
13. Course Materials
14. Chinese New Year Celebration Event (January Enrollment Only)
15. Lodging, (Shared Dorm Rooms)
16. Tour of Hangzhou and West Lake

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: 2890.00

Program does NOT include:
1. Chinese Visa
2. Transportation or Hotel to Los Angeles (If from USA)

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to China Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 12

Scholarships are Available. There is a scholarship available for those individuals who are presently working in China as English Teachers.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Journey East's Mission Statement: The new Silk Road is paved with asphalt. Giant, multi-story pagodas of glass rise many floors above the humble buildings of the old world, outlined with bold new modern architecture. The young seeds of tomorrow's future navigate success in an ever increasing landscape of global competition. Journey East is honored to walk with China during these special times and help prepare students to be competitive in the global market. To inspire and raise the motivation and learning interest of students while making friends, and fostering better understanding between nations and cultures.

Year Founded: 2000