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Summer Study in Taiwan and Hong Kong

Program Highlights  

  • Students earn up to 6 hours of credits during travels in June
  • Courses combine classroom instruction with many field trips to criminal justice agencies & social services organizations
  • Participants will make friends with college student buddies from the host universities
  • A travel diversity in cities and transportations with various lodgings, meals, excursions, sightseeing, night markets & more
  • Westernized stores and many world-chained restaurants are conveniently located and opened 24-7
  • Wireless connections and phone services can be found with ease
  • Both Taiwan and Hong Kong are modernized in life styles especially metro rail systems in capital cities
  • Both places are a paradise for shopping and gourmets, prices are pleasantly low, credit card usage and ATM machines are readily available when needed
  • Warm and very friendly people will welcome you in English
  • A joint option with the Asia Council’s China General Studies is available in the May Term, a certificate in Asian Studies, and a minor in International Studies can be earned.

Taipei, Taiwan

Taiwan is economically a fast growing nation with a living standard compatible with Japan. The country was once under Dutch occupation (1622-1652) and Japanese rule (1895-1943), with a nickname "Formosa" given by the earlier Portuguese settlers for its beauty.  Taiwan is a democratic nation officially known as the Republic of China (ROC). The Chinese Communist took over the Mainland China in 1949 and established the People’s Republic of China.  The Nationalist Party relocates the central government of the ROC to Taipei, Taiwan since then.  As evident, the Taiwanese system is influenced by many cultures and its establishments are waiting for us to explore. 

Taiwan on Youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC7Hm8hS7uU

Hong Kong

Hong Kong has a population about seven millions with an area of 426 square miles.  The area is highly crowded by its population and limited living space. Hong Kong is a major financial capital and business hub in the Southeast Asia. It is well known for its economic freedom because of its free trades, low taxation, simple business regulation, flexible labor markets and many others. Hong Kong was ruled by the British government between 1842 and 1997, then returned to China. Hong Kong is thus well known for its identity as a place where east meets west.  These inter-cultural impacts are reflected on many social and cultural systems in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong on Youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQFiIjdRydU

Program Dates: June  5 - June 19, 2012

Application Deadline: February 17, 2012

Seats are limited, Apply Now!!!

($50 off if application submitted by Dec. 1, 2011)


Program Costs: $3,300 (airfares, lodgings and meals included) + tuition