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My favorite class was my Chinese language learning classes. The way the program was setup helped me further my Chinese studies more in four months than two semesters back home in my university.
– Courtney Tam
St. Joseph's College

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China program suspended

The semester programs in Hangzhou beginning fall 2012 are currently suspended.  Our spring 2012 program will run as scheduled.

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 an overnight trip to Shanghai and Beijing with an optional trip to Xi’an.

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

Program dates: Fall semester, late August – mid-December. Spring semester, mid-February – early June.

Average program size: 8 students

Staff to student ratio: 1:4