CET Harbin
CET Harbin study abroad students are dedicated learners who are striving for fluency and building confidence in their Chinese language abilities. Throughout the summer, you'll specialize in improving your language skills through a one-on-one langu... read more
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yes. it prepared me for a global life and especially one geared towards china, with a cultural and linguistic competency required for that. Kenneth P - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
This is the best program for language acquisition I have ever joined. Kathryn C - Trinity University View Entire Review
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Chinese spoken, listening, and reading ability improved a lot. Made a few real Chinese friends who I will keep in touch with after program ended. Other students are from top universities and mostly very dedicated to Chinese language study. Harbin or other second-tier cities will expose you to a side of China you won't see in Bei... Andrew S - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
About
CET Harbin study abroad students are dedicated learners who are striving for fluency and building confidence in their Chinese language abilities. Throughout the summer, you'll specialize in improving your language skills through a one-on-one language course about a topic of your choice. You'll also improve pronunciation and correct intonation mistakes in a one-on-two drill course, adding breadth to your vocabulary through electives like Business Chinese and Introduction to Chinese Newspaper Reading. A full-time language pledge ensures that Chinese is the sole means of communication for the entire summer.
Pre-requisites: at least 4 Semesters of Chinese (2 years of college-level Chinese classes)
Highlights
- 1 year's worth of Chinese in one summer
- Living with a local Chinese roommate
- Self-designed One-on-One Tutorials
- One-on-Two Drill courses
- Full-time language pledge
- A multi-day cultural excursion (previous groups have gone to Jilin, Liaoning, or Hebei)
- Out-of-class learning & assignments
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadIntensive Language
Research
Program Length(s):
- Summer
Instruction Language(s):
- Chinese - Mandarin
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Asian Studies
- East Asian Studies
- Chinese Studies
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Chinese Language, Literature
Minimum GPA:
3.0Website
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CET Academic Programs Scholarships
CET awards $400,000 in scholarship awards each year and supports the Fund for Education Abroad to lessen financial need as a barrier to study abroad. Most CET scholarship decisions are based on financial need, and scholarship awards are intended to encourage study abroad by helping to alleviate financial burden.
up to $3,000
Deadlines:
Check our website for scholarship application deadlines!
Guidelines/Requirements:
When you apply to a CET program, you receive access to the CET Scholarship applications. Apply for as many CET Scholarships as you like! Each application include short answer questions and one essay whose prompt matches the spirit of the award. Scholarships that consider financial need also ask for current financial aid information.
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