2011 Study Trip to China

             

Dates: July 29 to August 10, 2011 (tentative)
Location: Beijing and Chengdu in Sichuan province

An optional study trip to China will be open to high school participants following the STARTALK Program at Bryant. Travelers will visit the Great Wall and Forbidden City among other historical and cultural sites in Beijing, and travel to Sichuan Province in Southwest China to visit Dujiangyan Irrigation System of 2000 years, Qingcheng Mountain—the birth place of Daoism (UNESCO site), and Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding& Research Base.

The trip will be subsidized by the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) in Beijing. The estimated cost of the trip for each participant is $2,600 to cover the international air fare, visa application fee, portion of domestic transportation in China and program fee. The accommodation and food in China will be funded by Hanban. 

Application will be open in May. For more information, please contact Ms. Kun Xie at (401) 232 6883, or china@bryant.edu.

From past travelers:

“The STARTALK Program at Bryant University’s trip to China changed my outlook on the world.  If anyone is passionate about travelling and experiencing other cultures, then this trip is definitely something you should consider.” 

“The Chinese people were very open and friendly…they encouraged us to dance with them on the street. I also learned the art of haggling for souvenirs in the markets which was a bit strange but fun!”

“The trip to China was an amazing experience, one of the best in my (albeit short) life.  I met some great friends, learned a lot, and most importantly had a ton of fun.”