What is it?Chinese Bridge is a program meant to promote the exchange between Chinese and American High School students, and promote an interest in Chinese learning through hands-on cultural experience. Students partake in a Chinese learning experience that incorporates classroom instruction and scenic travel spots.The Confucius Institute at the University of Rhode Island is organizing a program for U.S. High School students to join the Hanban sponsored "Chinese Bridge" Summer Camp for 2010. | Program Links Downloads |
- July 12th - 23rd (Monday - Friday): Two weeks of intensive Chinese language and culture learning at URI. For more detailed information on phase 1.
- July 27th - August 11th: Two weeks study and visit in China. For more detailed information on Phase 2.
Who Can Apply? The Hanban program is actively searching for high school students who meet the following criteria:
- Has little or no Chinese learning experience
- Has a U.S. Citizenship or Green Card
- Has a U.S. passport valid until 6 months after departure date
- Has an excellent academic record
What does it cost? The cost for the entire trip is set at $2200-$2500 , this includes the following:
- $100 non-refundable application fee
- $150 visa fee
- Round-trip airfare
- Two week intensive preparatory class at URI. (More info.)
- Travel, lodging and meals (paid for by HanBan)
How Do I Apply? Please send an application form along with required statement letter, a copy of your recent transcript, a letter of recommendation and $100 non-refundable application fee (make payable to the University of Rhode Island, with a memo for Confucius Institute) to:
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Graeme O'Connell
Confucius Institute at URI
University Library, Rm 164
15 Lippitt Road
Kingston, RI 02881
Important Dates:
- April 30th: Applications due into HanBan, along with $100, non-refundable application fee.
- May 18th: First deposit of $1,000 for the trip due along with first parent information meeting about the program, with Q&A period involving last year's student participants from the MET Center in Providence, 6-8PM at URI
- June 22nd: 2nd parent information meeting about visa, and other paper work, 6 ?8 pm at URI
- Early July : Passport due for visa application process
Contact:
- Dr. Yan Ma, Director of the Confucius Institute
Tel: 401-874-5121 ?Fax: 401-874-7095 ?Email: yanmauri@gmail.com - Graeme O'Connell, Program Coordinator at the Confucius Institute
Tel: 207-249-5058 ?Email: graeme.oconnell@gmail.com
Other questions? Please refer to FAQs, or feel free to contact Graeme O'Connell.