Pangaea Innovators Program - China, Summer

Visit the Tiananmen Square in Beijing, the political center of China, and behold the majestic beauty of the Great Wall as you hike up Mutianyu. Learn to cook jia chang bian fan or simple home style dishes and get introduced to Chinese herbs and spices that will surely expand your palate. Stroll through the hutongs or neighborhoods with traditional courtyard residences to catch glimpses of the morning bustle of Beijingers. Finally, take a break and learn about the modern rise of China and what it means to be wearing clothes and using products labeled 'Made in China'. Meet entrepreneurs from all over the world including the United States, Spain, Chile and get inspired by their stories of struggles and successes while navigating through a country with strict laws and regulations. Learn what it means to be globally savvy and the importance of building relationships or guanxi  when conducting business in China. Live in apartments with Chinese friends as you engage in service projects and learn entrepreneurship together, developing cross cultural competency while making a difference. Expand your understanding and insight into the economic powerhouse of the 21st century, and return home with the ability to connect with nearly 1.3 Billion of the world's population.