China Science and Engineering Research Summer Program
Program Requirements
Cumulative GPA of 3.0.Academic Specialties
Science and Engineering.Course Type
Students conduct independent research projects in science or engineering for a total of two credits, and then also enroll in Chinese Language: Interdisciplinary Course (2 credits). While there is no language prerequisite to participate in the China summer program, students are required to take intensive language training while in China. Seven levels are offered, depending upon the student’s skill level. Tutorials in Chinese are offered during spring quarter, prior to departure, for participating students.Research and courses take place at Tsinghua University in Beijing and at the Beijing Capital University of Medical Sciences. This program runs in tandem with Public Health in China, sharing many of the same features, such as housing, fees, language instruction, etc. If we are unable to place you in a research lab, all applicants are expected to take the two public health courses instead. Note: This program is uniquely tailored for each student's research interests, with a wide variety of possibilities available. To learn more about the program, please call 847-467-6953 to set up an appointment to speak with the Program Director.
Additional Information
Policies:
- Read about the refund, cancellation and withdrawal policies for Northwestern's summer study abroad programs
- Most students who participate in Northwestern Study Abroad programs are required to purchase HTH health insurance. Read about HTH costs and enrollment.
Planned Excursions:Students travel weekly to important cultural sites and museums, including the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace. In addition, students take field trips relevant to their course work.
About Beijing: Beijing offers a colorful clash of vivid history and a compelling future, as an ancient culture emerges upon the global stage.
Note: The China program fills extremely fast. Group interview sessions are held regularly at the IPD office, and you are encouraged to call and reserve a place in a timely manner. Final decisions on acceptance will not be made until after March 3rd.
This program gives admission preference to upperclassmen.
Housing
University housing:- Students live in double-occupancy, air-conditioned rooms in an international dormitory. Group lunches with language instructors are provided each weekday.
Program Costs
Summer 2010 fees TBA.- Students are responsible for health insurance, other meals, personal expenses, and the Study Abroad Administrative Fee.
- This price may fluctuate slightly depending on final airline arrangements. Students will be responsible for any additional charges incurred by flight requests that incur costs above those budgeted by the program. NU provides round-trip airfare from either Chicago or San Francisco to Beijing.
Transportation to Course Site:
Students arrange their airline tickets in conjunction with the Office of International Program Development.
Financial Aid:
Northwestern students receiving financial aid during the academic year may be eligible for summer aid for this program. If funding is available, it may count as one of their 12 quarters of aid. For more information, please contact the Assistant Director of Financial Services, Sue Kwan, at 847-491-7400. Non-Northwestern students should contact the Financial Aid office at their home institution.
Announcing Summer 2010 Immersion Language Grants (ILG):
Northwestern University's Immersion Experience Program is pleased to announce a new undergraduate initiative to promote the intensive and experiential learning of foreign languages. During the summer of 2010, the Office of the Provost will award 10 Immersion Language Grants ($2,000 each) to help defray the cost of intensive language study completed abroad or in the United States. Students interested in this study abroad program are eligible to apply for the grant:
- Applicants must write an essay statement describing how intensive language study will advance their overall undergraduate education.
- The ILG application deadline is January 29, 2010.
See Northwestern Immersion Experience or e-mail immersion@northwestern.edu for more information on Immersion Language Grants. For language-intensive program recommendations, please contact the Study Abroad Office or the Northwestern Council on Language Instruction.
Approximate Program Size
Five Northwestern students participate in the Science and Engineering Research program each summer.Application Requirements
Students applying to the China summer program DO NOT need to take the 101 session on Blackboard, as is required of other study abroad students.
Students applying to the China summer program must:
- Complete the Northwestern Summer Study Abroad Application and submit it with the required non-refundable deposit of $1,000 to Vic Flessas in the Office of International Program Development by March 3, 2010.
- Interview with the Office of International Program Development as part of the application process. Group interview sessions are held regularly at the IPD office, and you are encouraged to call and reserve a place in a timely manner. Final decisions on acceptance will not be made until after March 3rd.
- Submit 4 official passport photos with their application.
