Academic Programs

In creating a China Core Competency at Bryant, the U.S.-China Institute is committed to enhance Bryant’s academic excellence by providing students and faculty with a variety of learning and research opportunities both in the U.S. and in China.

Upcoming Programs:
China International Internship: Summer 2008
Semester Abroad in China: Fall 2008, Spring 2009

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China International Internship: Summer 2008

Duration
Tentative Dates: May 24 – August 1, 2008

Application Deadline
Extended to April 4, 2008

Host Institution: China University of Geosciences (CUG)
Host Company: Wuhan Humanwell Hi-Tech Industry Co.
Location: Wuhan, Hubei Province
Program Fees: Cost of program $7,000*

Program Components
On Campus Housing: Double occupancy is offered at the new international student dorm building.
Course Offerings: 12 credits total
CUG: Students will take Chinese language courses, a Chinese business course (taught in English). Each course carries 3 transfer credits.
Bryant: IB390 and IB391(International internship with Wuhan Humanwell Hi-Tech Industry Co.)
Student Activities: Students will participate in travel around Wuhan and to some cultural sites and corporate visit in and round Shanghai area.
*International airfare is included.

Application Form (PDF)

For more information and questions, please contact

Denise Schwerin, Assistant Director for Business Services
Email: dschweri@bryant.edu
Phone: 401-232-6884
Kongli Liu, Assistant Director for Academic Programs
Email: kliu1@bryant.edu
Phone: 401-232-6566

Why China
Why study at CUG
Why study in Wuhan

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Semester Abroad in China: Fall 2008, Spring 2009
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Duration
Fall Semester: Mid August – Mid December
Spring Semester: Mid January – Mid May

Application Deadlines
Fall Semester: April 18, 2008
Spring Semester: TBA

Host Institution: China University of Geosciences (CUG)
Location: Wuhan, Hubei Province
Program Fees: Students pay regular tuition to Bryant*

Program Components
On Campus Housing: Single or double occupancy is offered at the new international student dorm building.
Course Options: Students will be able to choose 2-3 Chinese language courses at levels appropriate to them. At the same time, students can select a course on Chinese culture and history (taught in English), or a business course (taught in English), or both. Each course carries 3 credits.
Student Activities: Students will be able to participate in various activities campus wide or specifically organized for international students, which may include trips to the Three Gorges Dam or other local areas.
*International airfare is not included.

For more information and application, please contact:
Kongli Liu, Assistant Director for Academic Programs
Email: kliu1@bryant.edu
Phone: 401-232-6566

Why China
Why study at CUG
Why study in Wuhan

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Why study in China

• An official language of the United Nations, Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language in the world.
• With a history of more than 3,000 years, the culture is rich and diverse with symbols and monuments such as the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terra Cotta Warriors, Confucius, and martial arts, to name just a few.
• With a GDP real growth rate exceeding 8% over the past 30 years, China has been a major stimulant to the global economy.
• China is the second largest economy in the world in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP), and the fourth largest in terms of GDP.
• China Mainland is the second largest trading partner of the United State and the second largest holder of U.S. government debts (Treasury Securities) worth over $262 billion.
• Almost all Fortune 500 companies have operations in China.

Why study at CUG

• CUG is a top ranked comprehensive university in China directly under the Ministry of Education.
• It has strong programs and faculty in liberal arts, business management, environmental sciences, resource management, communication, law, and etc.
• CUG has a relatively large and diverse international student population and campus life is very convenient and rich for international students.
• Facilities and technology at CUG are world class.
• Bryant and CUG have a long established partnership and previous successful experience in student and faculty exchanges and many other collaborations.
• With three signed agreements between the two schools, CUG credits are officially recognized by Bryant.
  

Why study in Wuhan

• A city located in the heart-land of China, Wuhan presents visitors authentic Chinese culture and traditions as well as China’s social and economic realities today.
• Wuhan is a good place to learn and practice Mandarin Chinese with minimal interference from local dialect.
• Located on the Yangtze River and near the Three Gorges area, Wuhan is the gateway to the breathtaking land-scape and scenery spots in central China.
• A transportation hub in China, Wuhan gives visitors easy access to other cultural and economic centers in China, such as Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai.
• Wuhan as a medium-sized city in China offers a convenient city life that is more manageable for international visitors.