Student Exchange
A Phenomenal Experience. A View of China Never Seen.
Overview
The 2016 Summer Student Study Visits to China sponsored by the Chinese Ministry of Education and managed by China–United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF) will invite American college student groups to study in China for two weeks. Under the customized program, the groups will visit cities in China: Beijing, Shanghai and a third city if time allows, and take classes in local university campuses. During their stay, they will receive lectures on Chinese history, language, culture and economic development etc., presented by credentialed Chinese scholars. The student groups will have additional opportunities to participate in cultural activities, and tour historical sites such as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. (See attached sample schedule).
Student study groups should comprise of 20 – 22 college students and 2 adult chaperones. Our curriculum is developed based on the group’s education level.
Under the current sponsorship scheme, all domestic group expenses, including tuition, accommodation, in- country transportation, meals and sightseeing tickets, will be covered by the Ministry of Education (MoE) of China. CUSEF will manage the program by providing organizational support and logistical support. CUSEF will also send local staff to assist the group throughout the trip.
Below is a breakdown of the roles and responsibilities of the applicant’s coordinating organizations and adult chaperones accompanying each student group. Please read the notes carefully before submitting the application.
Background Information on the Student Study Visit
Based in Hong Kong, the China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF) was established in 2008 as a non- government, non-profit entity and is supported entirely by private donations. The Foundation’s aim is to promote
mutual understanding and trust through open and constructive communications and exchanges between the two peoples of the People’s Republic of China and the United States of America.
The Foundation believes understanding and trust are the cornerstones of success for the world's most important bilateral relationship. Our programs serve as a critical bridge for the two countries by facilitating open and constructive exchange among policy-makers, business leaders, academics, think-tanks, cultural figures, and educators from China and the United-States.
CUSEF also has a long-term goal of engaging future leaders of the two nations. From the year of 2013 to 2015, CUSEF sponsored and/or organized more than 15 student delegations, ranging from high-school students to postgraduate students, to visit China in order to nurture knowledge and foster a deeper understanding between Chinese and American citizens. So far, more than 200 American students have benefited from the program.
Itinerary Schedule
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Participants arrive at Beijing International Airport Check-in at the hotel
Campus Orientation
Dinner
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Gathering at lobby
Opening Ceremony
Seminar: China-U.S Relations
Welcome Lunch
Culture Tour: The Great Wall & Beijing Olympic Park Dinner
Monday, July 11, 2016
Gathering at lobby
Seminar: Chinese Language (1)
Seminar: Chinese Philosophy (Confucius, Laozi, and Sunzi)
Lunch
Culture Tour: Summer Palace
Dinner
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Gathering Time at Hotel Lobby
Seminar: Political System and Economic Development in China
Culture Experience: Peking Opera
Lunch
Culture Tour: Forbidden City
Dinner
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Gathering Time at Hotel Lobby
Culture Experience: Dragon Dance, Taichi-Fan
Seminar: Education System in China
Lunch
Seminar: Chinese Astrology and Everyday Life: The Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches
Workshop: Chinese Calligraphy & Painting
Chinese Acrobatics Show & Dinner
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Gathering Time at Hotel Lobby
Seminar: Chinese Language (2)
Seminar: Ethnic Minorities in China
Lunch
Meet Local Students
Farewell Dinner
Friday, July 15, 2016
Hotel Check-out
Depart Hotel for Beijing South Station
Departure for Hangzhou via G41 Bullet Express
Arrival at Hangzhou East Station
Check-in at Wanxiang Polytechnic International Exchange Centre
Welcome Dinner and Opening Ceremony
Program Specifications
Accommodations
During the visit, students will live in three hotels (4-star standard) located in Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai respectively.
Normally, two students will share a room together.
Towels, hair dryer, shower/bath gel, toothpaste will be provided in all hotels.
Food
Breakfast: Breakfast buffet will be provided in all the hotels
Lunch: We will normally dine at the Chinese restaurant located in/near the campus During the 6-day visit in Hangzhou, we will normally enjoy our lunch buffet at our hotel
Dinner: We will go to the specialty restaurants in China and enjoy the Chinese/Western food
Transportation
We will travel by big coach (with at least 39 seats) to visit all the tourist destinations in Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai
To travel to Hangzhou from Beijing, we will take a high-speed railway (308km/hr maximum).