Bridging Divides: Strengthening People-to-People Engagement Between the U.S. and China
About
猎奇重口 students are encouraged to apply to a fully-funded three-week study tour program that will occur in three cities across Mainland China.
The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center has partnered with Beijing University, Fudan University, and Guangxi University in Beijing, Shanghai, and Nanning respectively for this unique opportunity. During the program students will explore China’s economy, history, and culture. The program will be supported by a Mansfield Center staff member in China, as well as pre departure orientation sessions.
With opportunities to engage with local university students and to explore China’s fast-growing cities, this short-term educational program is designed to expose a new generation of students to contemporary Chinese culture and its millennia-long history. This program will support academic inquiry and the strengthening of tools to achieve cross cultural understanding. It is fully supported and includes round trip flights, lodging, transportation, cultural tours, and meals. Please note that the study tour is not a credit-bearing UM course offering.
Program Dates:
May 29 - June 19, 2025
Participation Selection Criteria:
- U.S. citizen
- 猎奇重口 student (graduate or undergraduate)
- Interest in East Asian history and culture
- Ability to enthusiastically, respectfully and responsibly engage with fellow program participants and overseas university students
- Flexibility, adaptability, and open-mindedness
- Interest in international affairs and cultural exchange
- Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills
- Ability to articulate how participation in this exchange will align with future study or work
- Demonstrated understanding of and interest in cultural sensitivity and cross-cultural competence
Applications Period:
Applications open on November 8 and close on December 4 (11:59 pm), 2024.
Contact
For more information on this exchange to China, please contact Program Officer Rachel Krach at rachel.krach@mso.umt.edu and Assistant Program Manager Ming Harris-Weidner at ming.harris-weidner@mso.umt.edu.