CIEE Gap Year in Shanghai, China – Chinese Language & Culture
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CIEE Gap Year in Shanghai, China – Chinese Language & Culture
- China
- Shanghai
About Program
Study Mandarin in China’s most Westernized city.
Live and learn in bustling Shanghai, the fast-paced global hub known for its futuristic skyscrapers and fascinating mix of multicultural influences.
Spend class time in intensive, college-level Mandarin classes, studying the language with native-speaking instructors. Practice your language skills in your dorm, while shopping, relaxing, and learning local customs as you learn to live like a local.
Outside the classroom, you’ll participate in organized activities with other students, like calligraphy, dumpling-making, and Chinese trivia nights. Your group excursions include visits to historic sites like Zhujiajiao, a preserved water town, and the peaceful Chongming Island. Foster new friendships and improve your Mandarin in an authentic setting, creating a life-changing experience you’ll remember forever!
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Program Highlights
- All CIEE Gap Year Abroad programs offer the option to take college-level coursework online through Arizona State University (ASU).
- Increase your Mandarin proficiency through weekly classes at a language school and interactions with peers.
- Meet new people, explore historic sites, and practice communicating in local settings.
- Connect with CIEE center staff, who are available to help you make the most of your experience.
- In your free time, explore and have fun!
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Location
Shanghai, fondly known as the Oriental Paris, is the largest commercial hub in mainland China. This country blends eastern and western cultures and will bring out different sides depending where you are from.
