CHINA, Tianjin - Tianjin Foreign Studies University
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the cross cultural learning experience of a lifetime. . .
Location
Tianjin is located about 65 miles south of Beijing, and is near the North China Sea. Presently, Tianjin is the third largest city in China with a population reaching beyond 9 million people, and is renowned for its bicycling population of about eight million. The city was the center of a large European community in the early 1900's. Architectural evidence of this still remains today in the beautiful Italian, German and Russian-styled buildings of the European concessions. Students can explore Food Street (100 Chinese restaurants under one roof), Culture Street or bike to Water Park, Tianjin Zoo and a host of cultural activities.
Tianjin Foreign Studies University (TFSU), founded in 1964, is one of eight such universities in China that are specialized in foreign languages instruction, cultural studies and international trade and economic studies. top
Academic Program
The program is designed to offer students the unique opportunity to study Chinese language and culture without prior knowledge of the language. Students can use the credits earned on this program to fulfill their general education requirements, complete an East Asian Studies minor, and/or meet the MGM requirement. The courses are taught by Tianjin Foreign Studies University faculty.
If a group of students apply for this program in any given semester, a St. Cloud State University resident director will also accompany this group. If a group program is not going, SCSU students can still participate as direct exchange students.
Courses offered include Elementary Chinese Language, China Studies, Chinese Culture, History, and Civilization. top
Living Accommodations
Students will live in on-campus international student residence halls with standard double occupancy rooms. All rooms are equipped with bathroom, shower, air conditioning, and a TV. top
Selection
Students in good academic standing may apply. A GPA of 2.5 is required at the time of application and departure. Students with strong self-motivation to learn Chinese culture will be encouraged to apply. Students will be interviewed by representatives from the SCSU East Asian Studies Committee. top
Program Costs and Financial Aid
The program fee includes round trip transportation and administrative costs. All other costs are paid directly to the university.
All financial aid normally offered on campus is available to participants in the China program. Financial Aid may be applied to your program costs once $400 has been paid. The comprehensive fee is subject to change without notice. The program fee is never prorated nor is any part refundable. top
Orientation and Calendar
Semester |
Application Deadline |
Academic Calendar |
Fall |
March 1 |
August - January |
Spring |
October 1 |
February - July |
Applications will be accepted after the deadline on a space available basis.
A pre-departure orientation meeting for the program will be conducted the semester preceding the program. Additional orientation meetings for the program may be conducted on the SCSU campus during the semester preceding the program. All orientation meetings are mandatory. top
For more information and application packet, contact:
Center for
International Studies
St. Cloud State University
720 Fourth Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498
Phone: 320/308-4287
Fax: 320/308-4223
TDD: 1-800-627-3529-outstate, or
612-297-5353 in the Twin Cities
study_abroad@stcloudstate.edu
If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability,
such an accommodation may be available upon advance request.
Please contact the Project 504 Coordinator, 106 Atwood Center,
as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made in a
timely fashion.
SCSU is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Upon
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or audio tape.
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