Study Abroad Programs and Resources
Study Abroad and Immersion Language Study
The importance of a period of total immersion in a target-language environment cannot be overemphasized for learners of Chinese. Chinese majors are strongly encouraged to apply to 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ-sponsored study programs in China. Members of the Chinese department will guide students in assessing the various programs abroad and approve, in advance, courses in Chinese language/literature that students wish to take to fulfill requirements at 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ. Visit the International Programs website for more information about studying abroad while at 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ.
91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ-sponsored Study Programs in China and Taiwan
91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ has affiliations with intensive Chinese-language study programs in both China and Taiwan. These are:
- Beijing:
- Shanghai:
- Fuzhou:
- Taipei: at
- Tainan: at
Additional Study Programs in China and Taiwan
In addition to the study abroad programs with which 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ has a formal affiliation listed above, there are a number of additional intensive Chinese-language study programs in China and Taiwan to which students might consider applying. Many of these offer both summer and full-year options and have been highly recommended by 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ students who have attended them. These include:
- Beijing:
- Beijing: (administered by Hamilton College)
- Beijing:
- Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Taipei:
- Beijing, Shanghai, Harbin, Kunming, Taipei:
Fellowships and Grants
With careful planning, students may take advantage of the several sources of funding available to help defray the costs of studying abroad. Several are listed on the Student Fellowships and Awards webpage. We recommend in particular that students pay attention to the following:
- Boren/NSEP Scholarship
- Critical Language Scholarship Program
- Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
- : These fellowships are awarded to U.S. citizens or permanent residents studying at the undergraduate level at a two-year or four-year college or university who demonstrate financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. They provide need-based funding to assist the recipient with the cost of the study abroad program and related expenses, including airfare, basic living costs, local transportation, books, etc.
- : This is a "unique program especially designed for students who will be representing their state as well as the United States, acting as ambassadors to Taiwan. Upon returning to the United States, students will be expected to act as ambassadors of good will for both the United States and Taiwan whenever the opportunity presents itself." This program is based at the Chinese Language Center of National Cheng Kung University in Tainan, Taiwan. Successful applicants receive a monthly stipend of NT$25,000 (approx. US$800) during their study at that program.
- : This scholarship is intended to "encourage international students (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao SAR students are not eligible) to undertake Huayu courses in the Republic of China (Taiwan); in order to provide them with opportunities to increase their understanding of Taiwanese culture and society, and to promote mutual understanding and interactions between Taiwan and the international community." Students may apply for summer funding or for up to one year. Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend of NT$25,000 (approx. US$800).
Post-Graduate Chinese Study Abroad
For students interested in continuing their involvement with Chinese culture and society after graduation, in addition to those funding sources listed above, there are many opportunities for conducting China-related research, studying or teaching in China and Taiwan, or pursuing a Chinese-related career. These include: