China Customized Study Abroad Programs

  China

• Beijing: 
Beijing
• Shanghai: 
Shanghai
• All Other Areas in China: 
Tianjin

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter 
Dates: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Academic year

Description:
Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU):
Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) was founded in 1962, and is approved by the Chinese Ministry of Education. It is the only international university in China with its main task set at teaching the Chinese language and culture to foreign students. The beautiful garden-like campus, located in the Zhongguancun Science and Technology Zone and covering an area of 38 hectares, provides a quiet and comfortable learning environment.

It has more than 40 fully equipped language labs and multi-media classrooms, including some exclusively designed for phonetic training. All classrooms are air-conditioned and equipped with modern aural comprehension training facilities.

University Fast Facts:
* BLCU has the longest history, the largest scope, and the most qualified teaching faculties of its kind in the area of teaching the Chinese language and culture to foreigners.
* Among 700 faculty members, more than 300 are professors and associate professors. Nowadays, more than 9,000 international students from over 110 countries and over 8,000 Chinese students study at the University each year.
* BLCU distinguishes itself by its unique cultural atmosphere of diversity, which attracts a large number of students from both home and abroad. Since the founding of the University, more than 60,000 students from over 160 countries and regions have stepped out into the world from here over the past 40 years. Among them, some have become distinguished diplomats, sinologists and journalists; 14 once worked as foreign ambassadors to China and more than 30 are diplomats working in the embassies to China.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University:
Shanghai Jiao Tong University was founded in 1896, and is one of the oldest universities in China. The University, through its century-long history, has nurtured large numbers of outstanding figures and made significant contributions to the prosperity of the nation and the development of science and technology jobs.

* Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), directly subordinate to the Ministry of Education, is a key university in China, jointly run by the Ministry and Shanghai municipality.

* It boasts 20 academic schools with more than 1,420 professors and associate professors, including 15 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and 20 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

University Fast Facts:
* More than 100 famous scientists and specialists as honorable professors or consulting professors, including the physicists and Nobel prize winners.
* Jiang Zemin, former President of the Peoples Republic of China, is a graduate.
* Founded in 2003 the Academic Ranking of World Universities, an organization comprised of Jiao Tong faculty and staff that rank universities worldwide.
* There are 19,432 undergraduates, 13,628 candidates for Masters Degree and Doctors Degree, and 2,080 foreign students during the 2008 school year.

Intern in China:
Panrimo's staff in the United States speaks with you to find what type of internship you're looking for. Corporations like Delta Airlines, Kodak, Bank of Beijing, Beijing-Benz Daimler Chrysler Automotive, and others are possibilities for internships. Other fields include architecture, chemistry, computer science, engineering, finance, law, and tourism. Contact Panrimo with your desired internship ideas and Panrimo will make it happen!

Volunteer in China:
Panrimo's staff in the United States speaks with you to find what type of volunteer goals you are looking to fulfill. China is a great international country to volunteer or intern in. Let Panrimo help boost your resume by securing you hands-on experience with a mentor in your field of study. Volunteer at the Great Wall, an international elementary school, or an Asian-American relation's think tank are options Panrimo can help you with. Contact Panrimo with your desired volunteer ideas and Panrimo will make it happen!

Highlights: This is the Panrimo Difference. We offer customized and affordable programs catering to your needs. You automatically receive the essentials, then add on the extras.

Below is our base package price. Go to our website to see what comes with the base program package, then create the rest of your program with Customized Options. Add what you want, leave out the rest.

It's all about you. Build your study abroad program how you want it. Panrimo's here to help.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: 8,990 for Spring 2010. 4,990 for Summer 2010.

The above is included in your base program fee. Panrimo gives you power to build your study abroad program how you see fit. You can customize your program, adding what you want from a list of options, and leave out the rest. Visit Panrimo's website today!

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to China Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Panrimo's Mission Statement: To offer affordable options for all to study, research, and volunteer abroad in order to create positive global interdependence and understanding.

Year Founded: 2007