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CHINA: A Geographic, Cultural, and Economic Perspective
Country: China
Location: Various
Language: English
Level(s): Undergraduate
Subjects: Geography, History, and Culture
Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA
Course: GEOG 280 or 480 (3 credits)
Cost: $2,700 (excludes airfare)
Dates: May 23 – June 8, 2007 (approximate dates)
Application Deadline: Monday, February 19, 2007
Academic Program
China is one of the most amazing countries of the world. The diversified landscapes, the huge population, the rich cultural heritage, the rapidly-growing economy, and the strategic significance of it's western Pacific location, all combine to make China significant to the world community generally and to Americans in particular because of geographical proximity. Visiting China will open your eyes and widen the horizon of your knowledge about the world. Come join us for an incredible and unforgettable experience.
Important Application Materials
To participate in this program you must download, complete and submit the following forms:
You must also submit:
- 1 passport-sized photo (e-mailing a digitial photo is fine; write name on back if turning in actual photo)
- Copy of university ID (One Card for MSU students)
- Copy of passport (photo page)
- Copy of airline ticket showing dates of departure and return
Sample Itinerary
| Day 1 |
Depart Bozeman for Beijing, China |
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| Day 2 |
Arrive in Beijing |
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| Day 3 |
Tour Beijing, the capital city of China, and visit the Palace Museum and Tian An Men Square |
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| Day 4 |
Day Trip to the Great Wall; Free-time in the evening |
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| Day 5 |
Visit Beijing University, talk with Geography; Professors, visit to the Summer Palace |
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| Day 6 |
Fly to Xi'an, the old capital of China located in the Yellow River Vally in Western China, tour city |
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| Day 7 |
Visit the famous 'Terre Cotta' Museum |
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| Day 8 |
Fly to Guiyang City to visit the Southwest mountainous region of China |
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| Day 9 |
Visit Orange Falls' and 'Sky Bridge Park' two of the most amazing landscapes in the world |
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| Day 10 |
Visit the University of Guizhow Minorities and the surrounding rural agricultural area |
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| Day 11 |
Fly to Shanghai; tour the city |
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| Day 12 |
Visit the old colonial district of Shanghai along the Yangze River and 'Pudong' the amazing new SEZ; (Special Economic Zone) in East Shanghai |
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| Day 13 |
Visit to the Shanghai Urban Planning Museum located at the old city center, visit the commercial district in the central city |
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| Day 14 |
FREE DAY |
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| Day 15 |
Back to Beijing by Train |
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| Day 16 |
FREE DAY; Farewell Dinner |
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| Day 17 |
Depart Beijing for Bozeman, Montana |
Financial Aid
The full cost, including airfare, may be used in calculating financial aid. Students considering financial aid should contact the Financial Aid Office immediately. You can download and print the Summer Programs Financial Aid Information Sheet (14KB) in Acrobat (PDF) format. Visit the MSU Financial Aid Office website at: www.montana.edu/wwwfa
Application
Applications for this program are available in the Office of International Programs at 400 Culbertson Hall. You may also download and print the Application for Summer Programs (11 KB) in PDF format.
Packing Recommendations
Advice about what to pack for your time abroad.
Health and Saftey Information
Before departing for your summer program, please review the following health and safety guidelines:
Additional Information
For additional information about this program, contact:
Jianyi Liu, jliu@montana.edu or
Janelle Rasmussen at 994-7602 or jrasmussen@montana.edu
Useful Links
ttp://www.montana.edu/wwwes/facstaff/liu.htm
http://www.crystalinks.com/china.html
http://beijing.area51.ipupdater.com/
http://english.china.com/
http://chineseculture.about.com/
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