CET Chinese Studies & Internship Programs in Beijing & Shanghai

CET CHINESE STUDIES

INTERNSHIPS IN BEIJING & SHANGHAI Spring, Summer, Fall 2015

It’s important to gain international internship experience because the world is looking for employees that are willing to adapt. Only through an international experience can you achieve those skills because you are immersed in a different work culture and learn different work ethics and ways of thinking. This knowledge is invaluable…

— Tyra Skinner, University of Texas at Austin, Shanghai Spring 2014

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Internships in

China

BEIJING Students fall in love with Beijing. It’s here that they can put their finger on the pulse of China’s political and social scenes, establish guanxi (connections) with the country’s movers and shakers, all while learning standard Mandarin.

Sample internship locations: Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots China Development Brief Magic Hospital for Children Beijing LGBT Center Women’s Watch China Huiling Center for People with Mental Disabilities Beijing Kundun Law Firm Blue Ocean Network Satellite TV Little Adoption Shop Animal Shelter Save the Children

SHANGHAI Shanghai’s entrepreneurial spirit makes it a natural location to pursue an internship in any field—from business to law, fashion to education.

CET is based at Donghua University’s downtown campus, which means that students have easy access to all corners of this vibrant city.

Sample internship locations: American Consulate General Architect@Work China Greentech Initiative Ernst & Young Heart to Heart Shanghai Le Royal Méridien Shanghai ParkwayHealth China Praxis Language Shanghai Repertory Theater Turner Broadcasting

BEIJING

SHANGHAI

Studying & Working in

China

LEARNING CHINESE CET has operated intensive Chinese language programs for over 30 years and is known for its superiority in the language classroom. Experienced instructors, intensive curricula and outof-classroom practice ensure that CET students embark on their internships with solid language skills.

ACADEMICS: UNDERSTANDING CHINA Courses in Chinese history, economics, political science, film and environmental studies take full advantage of the host city. A history course in Shanghai might lead students to the Propaganda Poster Arts Center. A philosophy course in Beijing might take students to a Buddhist temple to visit with monks.

EXCURSIONS: SEEING THE HOST CITY The programs use longstanding connections to arrange excursions for students. Shanghai students might learn the art of deciphering hidden historical signs, walk through the disappearing old city, or tour secret villas not included in any tour book. In Beijing, students might interact with artists in the 798 Art District, meet with prominent journalists, or visit a traditional Chinese medicine clinic.

FULL SUPPORT FROM STAFF On-site staff teams help students adjust to life in China. Leading those teams are the CET Directors, who inspire with their knowledge, experience and China savvy.

Jeremy Friedlein (Shanghai), a CET staff member for 10 years and resident of China 20, shares his wide network of connections with students. Dr. David Moser (Beijing) holds a PhD in Chinese philosophy, served as host at China Central Television, and contributes regularly to the China blogosphere.

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Chinese

Roommates

“THE BEST PART OF THE PROGRAM” – CET alumni Each CET China student shares a dormitory room with a Chinese roommate. Many student and roommate pairs quickly become friends, and students soon find that

their roommates are goldmines of insider information— where to get the best bowl of noodles, how to create an account on Weibo (China’s Twitter), what streets to avoid at rush hour.

I didn’t realize I could develop such an incredible, lasting bond with someone who grew up in a place so different from my home. It was more than just comparing each other’s cultures. My roommate and I realized we had so many similar life experiences. We still keep in contact to this day, and it’s a friendship I will treasure forever.

— Lauren Dinsmore, Colorado College, Beijing Spring 2013

Academics in the

spring or fall semester

BEIJING

SHANGHAI

INTERNSHIP

INTERNSHIP

Course + placement.

At least 10 hours/week. 3 credits.

Course + placement.

At least 10 hours/week. 3 credits.

ONE ELECTIVE

ONE ELECTIVE

Taught in English. 45 hours. 3 credits

Taught in English. 45 hours. 3 credits.

Understanding Modern China: History, Culture and Politics

Chinese Economy & Asian Economic Integration

Chinese History: 1800 to the Present

Politics & Governance

Politics in China

History of Shanghai in the Modern Era

Environmental Issues in China Discovering China through Film Philosophy in China

CHINESE LANGUAGE

CHINESE LANGUAGE Includes one-on-one practice.

154 hours. 10 credits.

Includes one-on-one practice.

154 hours. 10 credits.

ALL STUDENTS: ALL LEVELS, ALL NEEDS CET welcomes students of all majors and Chinese language levels, and can accommodate individual student needs. Not interested in an internship?

Take two electives instead. Want to steer your Chinese language skills towards speciďŹ c career goals? Your one-on-one teacher can help. Want to load up on Chinese? Add the intensive January Term to your spring study abroad plans: cetacademicprograms.com/januaryterm

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Spend your

summer term in China

Return home with a polished résumé in hand.

BEIJING

INTERNSHIP Course + placement At least 10 hours/week. 2 credits.

SHANGHAI

INTERNSHIP Course + placement.

At least 10 hours/week. 2 credits.

CHINESE LANGUAGE 88 hours. 5 credits.

CHINESE LANGUAGE 88 hours. 5 credits.

ONE ELECTIVE Environmental studies, film, history, philosophy or politics.

16 or 42 hours. 1 or 3 credits.

ONE ELECTIVE Economics, history or political science.

16 or 42 hours. 1 or 3 credits.

APPLY ONLINE www.cetacademicprograms.com SEMESTER

SPRING 2015

SUMMER 2015

FALL 2015

Application Deadline

11/01/14

03/01/15

05/01/15

Program Length

16 weeks

9 weeks

16 weeks

Arrival Date

02/04/15

06/10/15

08/26/15

Departure Date

05/29/15

08/10/15

12/14/15

Beijing: $14,790 Shanghai: $15,390

Beijing: $7,190 Shanghai: $7,490

Beijing: $14,790 Shanghai: $15,390

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Program Fee Recommended Credits

CREDIT, TRANSCRIPTS & HOST UNIVERSITY CET partners with Capital Normal University (Beijing) and Donghua University (Shanghai). CET and the partner institution issue official transcripts that list each course taken with the corresponding grade earned and hours attended. For more information about credits, transcripts, host universities, and program oversight and administration, visit the CET website at: www.cetacademicprograms.com.

WHO IS CET? CET Academic Programs is a study abroad organization based in Washington, DC that has been designing and administering innovative educational programs abroad since 1982. Originally “China Educational Tours,” CET began operations in Beijing, later expanding to other cities in China and then to other countries around the world. Today, CET offers semester and summer study abroad programs in Brazil, China, the Czech Republic, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Tunisia and Vietnam, as well as short-term, customized programs worldwide. CET is known for high academic standards, innovative approaches to teaching and careful student management. CET programs integrate students into their overseas communities and lead them to create lasting relationships with their local hosts. CET is the only US provider to house its students with local roommates in each of its locations. As an environmentally conscientious organization, CET adopts locally appropriate measures in its centers worldwide to reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to sustainable practices wherever possible. Staffed by over 50 full-time employees in the United States and overseas, CET currently sends around 1100 US students abroad annually.

PHOTO CREDITS: P4 Left: Rebecca McDonald, University of the South, Sewanee. P5 Left: David Elber, Middlebury College. P5 Top Right: Astrid Schanz-Garbassi, Middlebury College. P7 Bottom Right: Ai Li. All other photos courtesy of CET staff.

CONTACT US CET Academic Programs | 1920 N Street NW, Suite 200 | Washington, DC 20036 1.800.225.4262 | cet@academic-travel.com | www.cetacademicprograms.com

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ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES CET’s admissions requirements include an online application form, a transcript, a foreign language writing sample, one letter of recommendation and an application fee that is applied to the tuition balance upon acceptance. Some other materials, including a valid passport, may also be required depending on the program. CET is committed to providing equal opportunity to study abroad and does not discriminate. More information may be found online at: www.cetacademicprograms.com.