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Imagine walking on the Great Wall of China, visiting a panda bear or just ordering Chinese food in Chinese! All of this is possible with ETC's summer program to China. Spend an unforgettable month in the heart of the ancient empire that will not only take you to the wonders of this magnificent county, but also teach you the basics of one of the world's most fascinating languages and the intricacies of this rich culture. With ETC, China is your classroom.
Students are hosted by volunteer host families who will provide students with room/board and the unequalled experience of living with a family. Through day-to-day interactions, students are able to take part in invaluable lessons in language, life and culture that can never be taught in the classroom.
All placements are made in Chengdu, the capital of the Sichuan province. Most families live in apartment-style homes within the city. Students will receive their own bed, but may share a room with a host sibling.
The month-long Summer Program offers an exciting mix of in-class lessons and out-of-class excursions to make your trip fun and educational. Students spend each morning with experienced Mandarin Chinese teachers learning through interactive lessons. Then, the afternoon is dedicated to applying what they have learned through short trips and cultural activities. Also, students get the opportunity to visit Chengdu's most notable landmarks once a week.
| Day 1 | Arrive in Beijing |
| Day 2 | Beijing city tour, travel to Chengdu |
| Day 3 | Meet home family, Welcome Party! |
| Day 4 | Chinese class, Chengdu city tour |
| Day 5 | Chinese class, local culture class |
| Day 6-7 | Weekend with host family |
| Day 8 | Chinese class, discover the city and experience tea culture |
| Day 9 | Full day trip to Mt. Qingcheng and Dujiang Yan irrigation system |
| Day 10 | Chinese class, visit local school |
| Day 11 | Visit panda research center, Chinese class |
| Day 12 | Chinese class, bowling |
| Day 11-12 | Weekend with host family |
| Day 13 | Chinese class, Chinese cooking course |
| Day 14 | Full day trip to Leshan-Giant Buddha |
| Day 15 | Chinese class, visit Dufu thatched cottage |
| Day 16 | Chinese class, Gongfu course and tour Jingli street |
| Day 17 | Chinese class, prepare for farewell party |
| Day 18-19 | Weekend with host family |
| Day 20 | Full day trip to Sanxingdui and Baoguang Temple |
| Day 21 | Chinese class, lunch and farewell dinner with host families |
| Day 22 | Leave for Beijing, visit the Great Wall! |
| Day 23 | Depart for the US. |
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| Summer | June 21 to July 15 | March 1st |
Chengdu, Sichuan province
- 14-18 years of age upon arrival
- No prior knowledge of Chinese required
- Demonstrated maturity level to travel and live abroad.
- Willingness and flexibility to adapt to a different culture.
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