China Summer Program

Saint Mary’s College, in collaboration with Creighton University and the Soong Ching Ling Foundation,offers a three week study abroadprogram during the summer. Students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the 5000-year history of this fascinating countrywhile earning 3 hours of credit. Some Saint Mary's students will be chosen to take part in this program with students from Creighton University, which will be led by two or three faculty members. Because this travel opportunity is supported by the China Soong Ching-Ling Foundation, it is a rare opportunity!

Location

Beijing: Chinese National Museum, Chinese Museum of Women and Children, Renmin University, China Women’s University, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall, NGOs

Datong: Yungang Buddhist caves, Hanging Temple, service project

Wutai Mountian: Buddhist temples and Nuns Academy

Pinyao: an exceptionally well-preserved example of a traditional Han Chinese city, traditional architecture and culture, historical museums

Xi’an: Shanxi Chinese History Museum, Terra cotta Soldiers, Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Da Yan Ta), Forest of Steles Museum (Bei Lin)

Nanjing: University exchange activities, high school visit, Sun Yat-Sen Maoselum, Nanjing Massacre Museum, Confucius Temple

Shanghai: Modern China, Architecture, shopping, art museum, Cheng Huang Temple, Shanghai Bund, TV Tower

Hong Kong: Museum and City Tour, Victoria Peak, international NGOs

Photo Gallery

Program Videos

Katrina Goes to China (2010 Saint Mary's College Video Contest Winner)

SMC China Trip 2010

SMC China Trip 2011 by Kari Keller

Blogs

Women's Choir in China (2011) by Joy Viceroy

Housing

All students are housed in the local hotels in different provinces in China.

Transportation, Costs, and Financial Aid

Basic costs are kept to a minimum. The program fee is $3950, and covers tuition, hotels, meals, transportation within China, museum and historical site entry fees, and airfare to and from China. There is a $35 application fee and $140 visa fee. Participants from Saint Mary’s College are eligible for CWIL student travel grants through the Center for Women’s Intercultural Leadership.

Eligibility

The China Summer Program is open to students of all majors. Non-SMC students can also apply. This is an English program and there is no Chinese language or GPA requirement. One faculty recommendation is required.

Program Dates

2012 Summer: May 21 - June 10

Application Deadlines:

February 15, 2012: Apply Online

For more information, contact:

Dr. Alice Siqin Yang
Chinese Lecturer
Assistant Director, Global Education
574-284-4263
syang@saintmarys.edu