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It's only by leaving your casual surroundings that you can shed your fears and presumptions about others and find out who you truly are. Living in another country teaches you to trust yourself, your own thoughts and feelings, and not be afraid of strangers.
– Lyubov Zuyeva
Berea College

uniquely hangzhou

ChinaLocation: Hangzhou, China

Affiliated university: Zhejiang University

Central College Abroad course work: Yes

Language prerequisite: None

Language of instruction: English and Chinese

Service-learning options: Yes

Internships: Yes

Recent excursions: Historical and cultural sites in the West Lake area as well as a three-day trip to Shanghai, a five-day trip to Beijing and a visit to the nearby “canal town” of Shaoxing.

Housing and meals: Live in Zhejiang University's international college residence hall with a meal stipend included.

Program dates: Fall semester, early September – mid-December. Spring semester, mid-February – early July.

Average program size: 6 students

Staff to student ratio: 1:6