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Learn About the Pitt in China Program!
Program Specific Info Sessions:
TBA
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| Freeman Foundation Scholarship |
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We are pleased to announce that the Freeman Foundation has again offered their
generous support to the Pitt in China Program. The top 15 applicants on the 2008
Program will receive $4000.00 to help defray the cost of the program.
Program Schedule:
THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM
The academic program was developed by Associate Professor Wenfang Tang in Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Tang is a native of China and has extensive experience in leading study tours to China. Students participating in the four-week summer 2008 program are enrolled for 6 political science credits in the following course:
PS 1336: Contemporary Chinese Politics, and Society, and Economics
The 2008 program will focus on Chinese politics, society, foreign policy, ethnic relations and China's relations with Mongolia. This will include Chinese language lessons, in-class lectures and field trips in and around the area. The group will tour the rural areas in northern China and Inner Mongolia, visiting families, schools, ethnic minority villages, markets and so on. In the last ten days, the group will cross the border and visit Mongolian villages before arriving in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia, where the students will have Mongolian language lessons and lectures on Mongolian history, politics, economy and Mongolia-China relations.
There is no language requirement. Both undergraduate and graduate students are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Please check back in the coming months for a full itinerary!
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Program dates for the Summer 2008 semester are as follows:
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Depart Pittsburgh
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Thursday, 8 May 2008 |
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Arrive in Beijing, China
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Friday, 9 May 2008 |
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End Program / Depart Mongolia
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Friday, 6 June 2008 |
Please note that these dates may change at any time without prior notice
Summer 2008 Program fee
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FOR PITT STUDENTS
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5,550 + Group Airfare |
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FOR NON-PITT STUDENTS
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5,750 + Group Airfare |
The top 15 applicants will receive $4000.00 to help defray the cost of the program
Please note that this fee is an estimation and may change at any time without prior notice
Fee includes:
- Tuition and fees for six credits
- Books
- Housing in dormitories
- Field trips to supplement coursework
- Excursion to Outer and Inner Mongolia
- Group bus transportation from and to airport on the arrival date and departure date
Additional Expenses
Students will need to budget for airfare, meals, health insurance, and other personal expenses. An estimated budget for these expenses is shown below. Because students spending habits vary depending on living and travel preferences, this should only be a rough approximation.
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Pitt non-refundable application fee
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$50
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| Administrative Fee |
$350
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| Group Airfare (from Pittsburgh to China) |
$1600
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| Meals |
$150
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| Personal Expenses |
$1000
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| International Student ID Card- ISIC (optional) |
$25
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Note that personal expenses are related to the academic program. This is not a budget for shopping, extended travel on your own after the program dates, nightlife, etc.
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| Housing, Meals and Group Flight |
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Students will be housed in the University dormitories and hotels throughout the duration of the program.
While students are responsible for their own meals, food is both plentiful and inexpensive in China. There are several restaurants on campus and even more are located just off campus. Prices are generally very low, usually about $2 for a full meal.
As you will be traveling directly from Pittsburgh to China, there will be a group flight. This flight will be arranged by the University of Pittsburgh and will be approximately $1600.00 round-trip from Pittsburgh to China. Please see Jeff Whitehead or Professor Wenfang Tang for further details.
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| Application Deadline and Requirements |
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Application deadline for Summer 2008:
Friday, 8 February 2008
Pitt-developed program applications are available by clicking here. There is no rolling admissions for this program; all complete applications will be reviewed after the application deadline. Students will receive notification of admission status within two weeks after the application deadline.
Admission Requirements
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors in any academic major with at least a 2.75 QPA are encouraged to apply. Juniors and seniors who have a 3.00 QPA or higher are preferred. Pitt students that do not have a 2.75 QPA will need approval from their school. If you would like to spend your final term abroad, you must also obtain special approval.
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