
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.
Location: 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