China Cultural History Tour

  China

• Beijing: 
Beijing
• Shanghai: 
Shanghai
• Hangzhou: 
Hangzhou
• All Other Areas in China: 
Nanjing
• Xi'an: 
Xi'an

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 1 - June 21, 2010

Description: The China Cultural History Tours is a three week tour traveling to Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Shaolin, Beijing, and Xian. This tour is a completely unique approach to university study abroad which combines visits to major cultural and historical sites with intense academic study of the culture and history being experienced. It is an ideal learning environment because it integrates reading and writing with direct involvement to give a richer understanding of the subject than book learning alone could possibly provide. Travel with experienced faculty and visit more than 7 destinations in China while earning 3-6 hours of college credit in art, history, political science, and/or literature.

Highlights: The Summer China Cultural History Tour offers students a completely unique approach to university study abroad. The program combines a thorough tour of major cultural and historical sites throughout China with intense academic study of the culture and history being experienced. Thus, experience the Shanghai Museum, the wonderful scenery of Hangzhou, the Mausoleum of Sun Yatsen in Nanjing, the martial arts monastery of Shaolin, the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Great Wall, and the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian. This program provides an ideal learning environment because you integrate reading and writing with direct involvement to achieve a richer understanding of the subject than book learning alone could possibly provide.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: USD 2,995

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to China in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 10-15

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Job and Internship Network

Eastern Michigan University's Mission Statement: Eastern Michigan University is committed to excellence in teaching, the extension of knowledge through basic and applied research, and creative and artistic expression. Eastern Michigan University offers a variety of study abroad programs including Cultural History Tours, travel and study tours, direct exchanges, intensive language and winter break programs. Most programs are open to students from any college or university. EMU students can apply financial aid awards toward the programs. We also provide advising and information about study abroad opportunities available through other universities, work or volunteer opportunities abroad and budget travel.

Year Founded: 1849