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C.V. Starr-Middlebury School in China-Hangzhou

» General Information

Location:

Hangzhou, China (Population: 7 million)

Description:

In Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province and known as the Garden City for the unusual quantity and quality of its parks and greenery, the C.V. Starr-Middlebury School in China program is designed for the specific needs of high intermediate and advanced Chinese language students. The program's primary goal is to increase Chinese language competency in reading, writing, speaking and listening. All courses are conducted entirely in Chinese.

Terms:

Fall Term (Fall Quarter), January Term + Spring Term (Winter-Spring Quarters), Full Year

Sponsor:

C.V. Starr-Middlebury Schools Abroad, in cooperation with CET Academic Programs

Website:

C.V. Starr-Middlebury School in China-Hangzhou

Program Requirements

• Students must have completed at least two years or the equivalent of college-level Chinese.
• Students must have a B average in Chinese language and major courses.
• Students should be enrolled in a Chinese language course the term before they go abroad.

Note: Spring term without the January term is NOT an option for NU students.

Academic Specialties

Chinese Language.

Course Type

The curriculum consists of:

• A required One-on-One Tutorial course designed to help students reach a higher level of language competency through exploration of an in-depth topic of their choice
• A required Hangzhou Studies course
• Two electives focused on Chinese culture

Additional Information

• Qualified Full Year students may direct enroll at Zhejiang University of Technology for one course during the second semester.
• Credit bearing and non-credit bearing internships are available in a wide variety of fields, depending on availability and student qualifications.

Housing

Double-occupancy rooms in a dormitory with a Chinese university student.  No meals are included but three meals per day are offered in campus cafeterias at a modest price.

Program Costs

Estimated Costs:  Fall 2011
For the most updated program cost information, please refer to your program provider’s website.

• Tuition & Room:  $15,300
• Board:  $950
• SAAF:  $2,355
• Transportation:  $1,600
• Books & Supplies:  included
• Personal Expenses:  $1,150
• Total Estimated Costs:  $21,355

Additional Information:

• Billing Arrangements:  Find out what you will be billed for by Northwestern and by your study abroad program.
• Study Abroad Budgeting Worksheet:  Estimate total expenses associated with study abroad.

For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.

Approximate Program Size

30-35 students

Application Requirements

Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:

1. Middlebury program application, available on the Middlebury Web site.
2. The Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.

Contact Returnees

Northwestern students may enter this section of the site for a list of students who participated in this program.