The Asia Institute
https://asiainstitute.org/
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The Asia Institute is a program provider offering 40 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad and Graduate Program abroad programs in 9 countries such as China, Hong Kong (SAR), Malaysia, and Singapore.
Established in 2006, the Asia Institute has created a partnership network connecting the private, public, not-for-profit and education sectors. Our primary mission is to build the leading education platform connecting Asia to the global community. Delivering exceptional study-abroad experiences for multiple university partners with thousands of students and faculty members has contributed to our success.
Why is the Asia Institute Different?
Trip Customization
We prioritize flexibility, crafting each program to meet the wants and needs of your school.
Unmatched Support
Our programs come with a highly-qualified, dedicated team providing 24/7 on-site assistance, emergency preparedness and seamless execution of your customized study abroad program.
Study Abroad with The Asia Institute
"I learned so much about the Chinese culture and people while we were there. I got to experience things I never thought I would like an authentic Tai Chi class while also getting to take pictures with locals because we looked so different to them. We also got to see business practices in China which is practical for almost every ..."
Aditi Gupta University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I learned so much about how the culture of China is similar to or different from that of America, as well as how business connects the two. The program was absolutely worthwhile, as it was an incredibly eye opening experience!"
Patrick Wishon University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"The scope of globalization that is expanding across the world as well the differences but also similarities between two very different cultures. Yes it was worthwhile. "
A student University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"This was such a great week, with so many classic cultural visits and site visits packed into 11 days. In those days, I learned so much about the Chinese culture, language, and people. It was the best thing I could've done, as it gave me the opportunity to really understand and flesh out the different aspects of China I never too..."
A student University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I learned more about Chinese culture and doing business in China. I plan to work in Asia in the future, so I this was definitely worthwhile. "
A student University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"My abroad experience was totally worthwhile. While I have traveled abroad, most of my previous travel experience has been in European based. This was my first time in Asia and I believe that I was very submerged in the culture from the food, to the cultural site visits, to even getting the chance to interact with the locals and ..."
Yelena Wermers University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I learned a lot about the culture itself and not just business in China. It was great to get out on my own or with a partner and experience life there firsthand without guides at times. "
A student Utah State University
"This program was incredible. Not only did we meet many amazing global companies, we were able to be fully submerged into the culture. The small group of kids was spectacular as we all were able to stick together and enjoy every moment. "
Mattie Wise University of Colorado - Boulder
"Learning about the Chinese language and culture was priceless, and I'm so thankful to have had this opportunity!"
Student Abilene Christian University
"I learned that I could do business in China. Yes, it so worthwhile. "
A student Abilene Christian University
"China is full of hospitable, intelligent people who, in many ways, are years ahead of Americans. "
A student Abilene Christian University
"It was completely worthwhile; I got a glimpse into some of the success and challenges entrepreneurs face in China."
Jack Oduro Abilene Christian University
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned about the Japanese culture and history as well as about myself as a traveler. This opportunity provided me with the self-awareness that traveling abroad is not as challenging as I initially expected - I've always been hesitant to travel to non-English speaking countries. Now I am not. "
Natalie Rugg La Roche College
"A lot about how different Chinese people live and see the world. A well has how difficult and different business there is."
Gill University of Colorado - Boulder
"I learned a lot about how to communicate cross-culturally and how to be flexible with plans. I also learned the importance of planning and being prepared when traveling abroad. "
Shannon Miller University of Colorado - Boulder
"I found some self strength. I am a home body, and was very worried about being on the other side of the world (literally) from everything familiar. The first 2 days were kinda tough but once I was in it, I didn't want to leave. You will come out stronger, braver, and more confident than you ever imagined. This was a life changin..."
Maggie Bashford University of Colorado - Boulder
"I learned and gained a lot from my experience abroad, I learned a lot about two cultures that I had never seen before and I learned what it was like to learn about engineering from a global perspective."
Zachary Dawson Purdue University
"The program was worth it. I learned how to make friends from different cultures and learnt a lot about their cultures."
Eshwar Puvvada Purdue University
"I learned a lot about life and business in China. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Texas Christian University
"I was able to experience another culture that was so different, but so much fun. I was able to see things that I couldn't see working in America be so functional and accepted widely in another culture. It was definitely worthwhile!"
A student La Roche College
"I learned a great deal about Hong Kong and the companies that operate there. It is a very different business landscape, that partially merges Western and Asian business norms and cultures."
A student University of Colorado - Boulder
"A perspective on the world and how other people live"
Nathan DePuy University of Colorado - Boulder
"My experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. I would recommend this trip to anyone, even if you have the slightest interest in China. If you want to go to China just to see it once, you will see it once and want to go back. "
A student University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"Going on this trip was truly eye-opening and exposed me to a new way of living and new technologies that I would love to see implemented in the U.S. It taught me that you need to be open to new ideas in order to succeed in life."
Brittany University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
"I learned a lot about chinese culture and gained experiences only obtained through first hand experience"
Ezra Hill Rider University