Study Abroad
Explore China with Ohlone College
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Summer of 2008
Beijing ~ Xi'an ~ Guilin ~ Hong Kong
June 23 - July 3, 2008
Explore China - Information Night!
- Sunday, November 4, 2007
- Begins at 12:30pm
- Hyman Hall, Room HH-208
Why Explore China with Ohlone College?
With a history going back 5000 years and a future as a definitive player in the global community, China is a fascinating and essential place to visit. This program provides an exciting crash course in Chinese language, history and culture that will greatly benefit anyone, from the inquisitive English major to the businessperson with the rich Chinese market in mind. From the Neolithic villages of Banpo to Tiananmen Square, Explore China with Ohlone College opens a door to the ten-thousand facets of China, old and new.
About the Program
Ohlone College has organized in conjunction with ACIS Educational Tours a Chinese language and culture immersion trip that balances study with an opportunity to enjoy the pearls of China's sightseeing. As Confucius once said, "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand."
Itinerary
Our travel plans include Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, and Hong Kong. Additional information is available in the Explore China with Ohlone College brochure.
Academics
All courses transfer to California State Universities and/or Universities of California. Students may earn a number of credit units from any of the following courses:
- English (ENGL-112 Modern Fiction; ENGL-127 Autobiography)
- Chinese (CHIN-101A, 101B, 102A, and 102B for 5 units each)
- Other options may be available through Sacramento State. Contact Dean Mikelyn Stacey for details.
Meals and Accommodation
Participants will be housed one or two per room in three- and four-star hotels. Meals will include a continental breakfast and dinner featuring both native and familiar cuisine.
Program Fee
The program fee is $3,589.00 USD. This includes:
- Round-trip flights on commercial airlines.
- Service of an ACIS Tour Manager, a highly trained multilingual guide and educator.
- Daily continental breakfasts and dinners.
- Accommodations in three- and four-star centrally located hotels.
- My Account, a web tool for participants and group leaders.
- ACIS Participant Booklets.
- A 24-hour global support network.
Registration and Payment Information
Dean Mikelyn Stacey will individually register students in China Summer 2008 Trip. Students should bring their course choices to the intake interview. (Contact information available below).
Read the registration booklet information in the booklet or the website (www.acis.com). Complete the registration form with the supplied group number (61559), program name (China Old and New), and departure date (June 23, 2008).
After completing the form, send it together with a $95.00 USD registration fee to:
ACIS343 Congress Street
Suite 3100
Boston, MA 02210
The fee may be paid nline by credit card.
Follow Payment Schedule
After sending in the $95.00 USD registration fee and signed registration form, an additional $400.00 USD in program fees will be due 30 days from the date of your first invoice.
Reservations of participants who have not paid $495 by this deadline will be assessed a $45.00 USD deposit late fee and will be subject to cancellation. If registering within 45 days of the final payment deadline, full payment is due with your registration to avoid late fees.
Payment Deadlines
The full payment deadline for Explore China with Ohlone College is: February 15, 2008.
If you do not pay in full by the full payment deadline, you will be assessed a $100.00 USD full payment late fee. If you do not pay in full 65 days prior to departure, your reservation will be cancelled without a refund. Refund policies are contingent on protection plans and time of cancellation notice.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact:
Dean Mikelyn StaceyDivision of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Mathematics
43600 Mission Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 659-6276
mstacey@ohlone.edu
ACIS Educational Tours
www.acis.com
info@acis.com
1-800-888-ACIS
Disclaimer
See disclaimer on the last page of the Explore China with Ohlone College brochure.
