| At a Glance |
Highlights
- Learn basic conversational Mandarin through cultural immersion and instruction
- Home stay with a family and explore historical landmarks in Beijing
- Hike the Great Wall and Tiger Leaping Gorge
- Explore the ancient city of Lijiang
- Cultural studies and workshops
- Cultural exchange and community service at a Tibetan orphanage
- Free time to explore in Beijing, Lijiang, and Shangri-La
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Location and accommodations
- Lijiang: Small hostels
- Tiger Leaping Gorge: Small lodges along the hiking trail
- Shangri-La: Small hotel in the city
- Beijing: Stay with a home stay family
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Dates and Tuition
- Summer 2010: May 28th to June 23rd (27 days)
- $5680 (Includes tuition, room, board, meals, program activities, student support throughout the program. Tuition does not include international airfare, travel insurance and personal expenses)
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Academics
- Students are registered in academic course accredited through Lesley University
- 3 Credits in Chinese Language
- Oral History Project including ethnographic research techniques and a presentation of your research and paper.
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Included Activities and Excursions
- Hiking the Leaping Tiger Gorge
- City exploration: Lijiang, Shangri-La, Beijing
- Hike and overnight camping on the Great Wall
- Work at a Tibetan Orphanage and work at the farm of a Tibetan family.
- Stay with a family while taking language classes in Beijing
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Prerequisites
- Minimum 18 years old
- High school Graduate
- Minimum GPA: 2.50
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