China: IFSA Shanghai

• Students usually take 6 credits of Chinese language.
• Students with no background in Chinese language may opt to take the 1-credit Essential Chinese language course during the first few weeks of the program, which will help them build the skills to communicate effectively and navigate a new culture.
• Students may also opt to do the Chinese language intensive program, which requires two prior semesters of Chinese and is entirely language-focused (students must sign a language pledge to only use Chinese during their time abroad).

Students choose one of the following IFSA core courses depending on their chosen track:

• SOCI260: Chinese Society in the 21st Century
• ECON360: China: Economic Giant

Students will then choose their additional courses from the array of other IFSA courses. See below for links to course titles, descriptions, and full syllabi.

• IFSA Asian Studies courses (including Urban Planning, IR, HIS, etc.)
• IFSA Business and Economics courses

• Student can cook in the shared kitchen or eat out, as there is no meal plan.
• There are a variety of inexpensive restaurants near the housing. It’s easy to purchase a full meal for $10, and breakfast and lunch are often as low as $5. There are Western-style restaurants and bars about a 20-minute walk from the housing.
• As part of the orientation program, students are introduced to some of the local restaurants and learn how to order in a Chinese restaurant (including key terms for reading menus!).

• IFSA organizes a one-week field study trip for students during the fall and spring semesters, usually to Yunnan or Qinghai province to learn about China’s social, economic, and geographic diversity.
• Students also have a free week for independent travel.
• IFSA organized visits to famous sites in Shanghai as well as cultural performances, special lectures, walking tours, dumpling cooking, Tai Chi lessons, and more!
• There is also a language table and a Chinese buddy program, and students are encouraged to join any of the SUFE student clubs and orgs to interact with Chinese students.
• Additional activities are connected to the core courses: students on the Public Health rack will attend clinic visits and professional healthcare-related events, and students on the Business track visit companies in Shanghai.

• 1 year of College-level Chinese is recommended, but not required
• Strong resume, cover letter, and successful internship interview
• Prerequisites: INB Students must have completed at least one of the following courses: INB 337, INB 365, INB 372