Location:

Beijing, China; Xi'An, China; Chengdu, China

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Summer

Program Overview

Program Description:

Mayflyer Institute of Social and Humanitarian Studies is a premier provider of international educational experiences. Located in Chengdu, China, Mayflyer offers both summer and semester programs combining education, volunteer, and travel.

Study with world renowned professors; Volunteer with Pandas; Travel to 10 UNESCO World Heritages in 10 Cities! All in one summer program!

Spend a short summer as a lifelong gain.

Setting Description:

Date Study in Chengdu campus: 4 weeks Volunteer: 1 week in panda campus Travel: 2 weeks Date: Jun 10 - July 28, 2012 Course * Chinese Identities (3 credits) * Mandarin 101/201 (3 credits) * Extra-curriculum activities Volunteer * Care giving to giant pandas * Teach English * Micro-business plan * Friendship initiatives Travel * Beijing - fascinating history in greatest urbanization * Silk Road - from Terracotta Warriors to the Islamic China * Trek - in Tibetan mountains * Great Wall - camp on the 2,000 years old Great Wall ruins * Mo Gao Caves - Origin of Buddhism art * Mongolia - discover the people who used to rule the world Activities and Events * 5 star banquet - to learn Chinese table manners * Culinary arts class - students' favorite * Sports - rafting course, sport games, fitness center * Two-day trip - every weekend * Tea and Liquor - understand why legal drinking age is 0

Cost:

Registration fee: $95 Program fee: $5,692 Optional 14-day travel: $2,261 Scholarship: $2,500 for qualified students