 Abroad China's Summer Internship Programs offers the unique opportunity to gain work experience, study language and develop a cultural understanding while living abroad in the world's fastest growing economy. This program offers all three aspects of living overseas, which is invaluable to the personal development of students and offers the chance to add an exceptional experience to one's resume.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicant must have obtained or currently be pursuing an undergraduate degree (BA/BS or equivalent) at an accredited institution
Applicant must be a native English speaker or illustrate fluency
Chinese Language ability is NOT a requirement
PROGRAM SUMMARY
The summer program is a 9 week program with two main intakes, which accommodates both the semester and quarter academic schedules. Interns are placed in a dormitory or dormitory style accommodation, either at a Chinese university or a hotel. Students may choose one of three options as detailed below depending on preference and goals.
(1) INTERN ONLY OPTION 
The Internship Only Option is for those individuals who would like to devote all of their time and energy towards working and are not interested in Chinese language study. Students are placed in a domestic Chinese or an international company in one of the three fields chosen. The actual internship duties will vary based on the skills and experience of the intern. If you do not have any previous Chinese language experience, we recommend that you take the language study option as English is not widely spoken and learning the local language contributes to the overall experience of living abroad.
Intern Work Hours: Minimum of 32 hours per week 每 typically Monday through Thursday.
Stipend: 50 RMB or more per day worked
(2) INTERN/STUDY OPTION
This is the most popular option, exposing students to the full range of experiences available in China 每 working, language study, and experiencing China's culture. Students are placed in a domestic Chinese or an international company in one of the three fields chosen and will attend class at a local Chinese language school. The student may choose between beginner level, intermediate level, or advanced level courses; students may be given a placement test to determine the appropriate course level. We encourage applicants who do not speak Chinese to take this option as English is not widely spoken and learning the local language contributes to the overall experience of living abroad.
Intern Work Hours: Minimum 24 hours per week 每 typically Tuesday through Thursday
Language Course Hours: 6 hours per week (48 hours total) 每 typically Monday and Friday
(3) LANGUAGE STUDY ONLY OPTION (Beijing Only)
The study only option provides students with intensive Chinese language courses. Participants take 20 hours of classes per week (160 hours total), four hours each day Monday through Friday. Participants can enroll in beginner, intermediate or advanced classes depending upon their level. Those students who have some Chinese ability will be given a placement test before being assigned to a class. Classes will be with a group of international students and taught by qualified university instructors.
Language Course Hours: 20 hours per week (160 hours total) 每 typically Monday through Friday
PROGRAM FEATURES
Internship with stipend (except study only option)*
Accommodations**
Visa application assistance (US only)
Airport pick-up/drop-off in China
Welcome Package(cell phone, map, business cards, etc.)
China Orientation and welcome dinner
City Orientation
One networking event and one cultural event
Travel assistance
Call center support
Chinese language study (Internship/Study option or Language Study Option)
Weekend Trip
For more details about each service, see Our Services Section.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Session A: The application deadline is Monday March 30, 2009
Session B: The application deadline is Monday April 27, 2009
PROGRAM DATES
Summer A: June 4 to August 5 (China time)
Summer B: June 25 to August 26 (China time)
PROGRAM FEE
| City Option |
Program Option |
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(1) Intern Only |
(2) Intern/Study |
No more study only |
| BEIJING |
$4700 USD |
$5500 USD |
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| SHANGHAI |
$4900 USD |
$5750 USD |
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* INTERNSHIP AND STIPEND
Program participants will be placed in a domestic Chinese company or a foreign company in one of three fields chosen. Participants taking the Internship Only option will work four (4) days per week, typically Monday through Thursday, eight (8) hours each day. Participants taking the Internship/Study option will work three (3) days per week, typically Tuesday through Thursday, eight (8) hours each day.
Stipends will vary from 50 RMB per day worked or more depending on the intern's qualifications, experience and company. The stipend is intended to cover some of the daily expenses incurred by the intern.
For more information regarding the internships themselves, please see our Internships link.
** ACCOMODATIONS
Accommodation costs ARE included in the program fee. Interns will be housed in a university campus dormitory OR a dormitory style hotel. Students will have a roommate during the duration of the program. Please visit the services page for more information.
Application Forms
*Application Form for Summer Internship/Study Abroad Program
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