IFSA/Alliance: Shanghai – Summer in Shanghai
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IFSA/Alliance: Shanghai - International Business in China
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Study abroad with the Institute for Study Abroad in Shanghai, China! Select any combination of 9 credits: survey Chinese society or economy paired with a Chinese language course or internship, or focus exclusively on intensive language study.Enrol... read more
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I've learned to become more independent, to take steps outside of my comfort zone, to make unlikely friends, how to navigate a city on my own, and how to respect and participate in a different culture. Stephanie Sjoblom - Brandeis University View Entire Review

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- Select any combination of 9 credits: survey Chinese society or economy paired with a Chinese language course or internship, or focus exclusively on intensive language study.
- Enroll in intensive Chinese language courses, live with a host family, and take a language pledge to exponentially improve your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
- Distinguish yourself professionally and network within the Chinese business culture as an intern at a national or multi-national company, arts-related organization, NGO, think tank, or government organization.
- Dive into the bustling metropolis of Shanghai to explore the major social and economic transformations in Chinese society and practice your Chinese language inside and outside the classroom.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadInternship
Intensive Language
Program Length(s):
- Summer
Instruction Language(s):
- English
- Chinese - Mandarin
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Asian Studies
- East Asian Studies
- Chinese Language, Literature
- Economics
- International Relations
- Sociology
Minimum GPA:
3.0Year Founded:
2007Website
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IFSA Scholarships
Any student applying to an IFSA-Butler program can apply for our general scholarship awards, which are $500 for a summer program, $1,500 for semester study, and $2,000 for the full year. We also offer special opportunities such as First Generation College Student scholarships and a Fill the GAP study abroad savings program that matches contributions up to $1,000. Plus, any student attending a public institution or an MSI (minority serving institution) is automatically eligible for either the IFSA State School Grant or the IFSA MSI Grant. Both are worth $2,000 off the program price.
$2,000