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Contact us: Address: 5510 89th Avenue Ct. West, University Place, WA 98467 Tel: 253 414 3778 Email: yli88@u.washington.edu, edutourus@gmail.com
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S+T Option
The S term is for on-campus study at Peking University. The term lasts for three weeks, first from June 22, 2008 (Monday) to July 3, 2008 (Friday), and then from July 12 through 17. The T term is a term for theme excursion in other parts of China. The theme in the 2009 program is “Beyond the Great Wall”, in that we will explore the old Chinese frontiers in the north, and their recent transitions. The T-term will start on July 4 (Saturday) and lasts through July 11 (Sunday). The S+T Option is the classic option, for it offers a balanced approach to the understanding of Chinese language, history, and culture. It is suitable for most students who have no or little previous experience of China.
The Cost: US$3,600, which includes local transportation, tuition, and lodging, but excludes RT international airfare, meals, and other personal expenses. |
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S-Special Option
The S-Special Option is particularly tailored for students who have special needs.
The length of the S-Special term as well as its curriculum content may vary on individual basis. Usually, we offer the Six-Week Option and the Eight-week Option.
The Costs: US$3,600 for the Six-week Option students and US$4,800 for the Eight-week Option students, which includes local transportation, tuition, and lodging, but excludes RT international airfare, meals, and other personal expenses. |
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S-only Option
The S-only Term is a four-week on-campus study at Peking University. The term begins at the same time and proceeds in the same pace as the S+T term, from June 22 (Monday) through July 18 (Saturday).
Instead of going on the theme excursion in the third week, however, the S-only students will remain on campus to better take full advantage of the classroom learning opportunity.
The S-only Option will better serve students who have previous travel experiences in China, and students who wish to better focus on the language learning.
The Costs: US$2,600, which includes local transportation, tuition, and lodging, but excludes RT international airfare, meals, and other personal expenses. |
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2009 Program Options |
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2009 Program Calendar |
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June 22, Mon: Opening Ceremony, Placement Test, Campus Tour, Welcome Dinner June 23, Tue: Language Class, Seminar on Peking Opera, Theater: Peking Opera June 24, Wed: Language Class, Free time in the afternoon and evening June 25, Thu: Language Class, Seminar: Buddhism in China June 26, Fri: Language Class, Museum Tour of the Yonghe Palace (the Lama Temple) June 27, Sat: Tour of the Summer Place, Xiangshan Park and the Wofo Temple June 28, Sun: Tour of the Great Wall and the Ming Tomb
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June 29, Mon: Language Class, Seminar: the Northern Nomads June 30, Tue: Language Class, Tour of the Tiananmen Square July 1, Wed: Language Class, Seminar: China’s relations with Russia and Japan July 2, Thu: Language Class, Tour of the Zhoukoudian and Marco Polo Bridge July 3, Fri: Language Class, Free time in the afternoon and evening
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July 4, Sat: Departing for Holhot, Inner Mongolia July 5, Sun: Arrival at Inner Mongolia, Tour of Holhot, Night in the Mongolian Tent July 6, Mon: Tour of the Steppe, Night in the Tent July 7, Tue: Departing for Harbin, Tour of Harbin, Night in Harbin Hotel July 7, Wed: Departing for Changchun, tour of the Manchukou, Night in Changchun July 8, Thu: Departing for Dalian (Port Arthur), Night in Dalian July 9, Fri: Tour of the Battle Site, Night in Dalian July 10, Sat: Tour of the City, Night in Dalian July 11, Sun: Return to Beijing |
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July 12, Mon: Language Class, Free in the Afternoon and Evening July 13, Tue: Language Class, Seminar on Chinese Calligraphy July 14, Wed: Language Class, Tour of the Old Town, Beijing July 15, Thu: Language Class, Social with local students July 16, Fri: Language Class, Final Exam, Farewell Dinner July 17, Sat: Free Time |
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Application and Deadline |
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We begin to accept application from December 2008. The following documents are required to complete your application:
1, a properly completed application form, 2, a copy of your passport, 3, two passport-size photos, 4, an application fee of US$500, either in personal check or money order.
* The application form will be sent to you once you provide us your mailing address, or we will email it to you once upon your request.
** The application fee is required so that your application is properly processed and a spot is reserved for you. It is not refundable once you are accepted in the program, but will be applied to your total payment. If we reject your application for any reason, you will receive a full refund.
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April 15, 2009. Late application may be considered contingent to availability.
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Meet the Edutour Staff |
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While You are in China ... |
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The Edutour Program 5510 89th Avenue Ct. West, University Place, WA 98467 yli88@u.washington.edu, edutourus@gmail.com All rights reserved
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Words of Mouth |
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I really appreciated the fact that the group was so small. I think that it kept a level of intimacy within the group and gave us all a chance to form closer relationships and better bonds. I liked the fact that we saw so many sights all over Beijing and were always busy doing fun and exciting activities. I know that if I had traveled to China on my own, I wouldn't have known to go see some of the things that we saw as a group. — Dayna Mezen |
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Three things I liked (about the program):
— Kim Ouyang |
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Both your hands on involvement, and that of our teacher Jack was exceptional. The trip was nice, but having access to either you or Jack, and sometimes both made the trip truly exceptional. I found that both you and Jack combined great knowledge as well as being genuinely nice people.
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The First Excitement
The Edutour group at the historic Western Gate of Peking University. On May 4, 1919, students walked out from this gate heading toward the Tiananman Square.
— June 24, 2007 |
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The Moment of Truth
Upon her successful completion of the program, Caitlin is receiving the certificate from Ms. Wang, the head of History Department, Peking University.
— July 12, 2008 |
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A Feast of Ideas
Visiting Professors John Fitzgerald and Antonia Finnane of University of Melbourne, Australia, Professor Niu Dayong of Peking University, at a warm gathering with the Edutour staff.
— July 4, 2006 |
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Confucius said, "Learning without thinking is labor lost; thinking without learning is perilous." (2:15) Confucius said, "Yu, shall I teach you what knowledge is? When you know a thing, say that you know it; when you do not know a thing, admit that you do not know it. That is knowledge." (2:17) Dr. Hanneman earned her B.A. in East Asian Studies from Western Washington University, and her M.A. in East Asian Studies from Yale University. |
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Zhuang Zi says, "The mind of a perfect man is like a mirror. It does not move with things, nor does it anticipate them. It responds to things, but does not retain them. So the perfect man is able to deal successfully with things but is not affected by them."
Cheng Hao comments: "In a bright mirror, a beautiful object produces a beautiful reflection, while an ugly object produces an ugly one. But the mirror itself has no likes or dislikes."
Dr. Li received his B.A. and M.A. from Peking University, China, and his Ph.D. in modern China from University of Washington. |
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The Edutour is a summer travel-study program based in North America. We strive to provide you the best experience while you travel and study in China. — We partner with Peking University, known as the Harvard of China; — We introduce an immersive learning environment, with China as the textbook; — We offer college credits to meet their degree requirement; — We provide a personal and affordable program. Come and check out our program options and join us; the Edutour welcome you onboard. |
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Most students tend to take advantage of the amply available restaurants and food stands off campus. It is a good idea to go out with your colleagues, so that each of you can orders different meals and share them together. The cost could be somewhere from RMB20 for a simple bowl of noodle soup. All-you-can-eat hot pot like this costs RMB33 per person. |
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Students will have access to the university dinning halls. A coupon of RMB100 will be provided for each student to get started. The cost for one average meal, which include rise, vegetable, and some meat or eggs, can be as low as RMB10. There are about 10 different dinning halls on campus, each offers slightly different combinations of food. |
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The weather in Beijing during June and July is not the worst, but at times could be brutally hot and humid. Full gear for the summer weather is recommended when you pack. Sandals would work well for footwear. You will find an umbrella to be greatly appreciated while outdoor. Laundry services are available on campus as well as in the lodge. In times of emergency, you can always get some additional clothes in the local market or store. |
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There is no special code on what you wear while on campus or in classroom. Shorts, skirts, T-shirts all work well. In the opening and closing ceremony, however, there will be moments for taking pictures. One or two nicer outfits would serve you well at those times. |
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The room facility is three-star or equivalent. Two students will share one room unless you request a single room in advance,, at extra fee. The room is equipped with a telephone, a TV, and a bathroom, with Western-style toilet. All rooms are air-conditioned, cleared daily by the guesthouse staff. You don’t need to bring towel, bed-sheets or blankets, which are all provided. |
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We will stay in the university guesthouse, which is usually located near campus, about 10 to 15 minutes walk door-to-door to the classroom. You can manage to rent a bike as an option. Internet service, fax, and long-distance call are available. There is usually food service in the guesthouse, and you can order breakfast-in-bed. There is a small store near the front desk, and most staff speak some English. |
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The cheapest way to get around in Beijing is to hop on a bus when you want to go explore the city on your own. The fare is usually 1 to 2 RMB, and the bus comes quite frequently, servicing from 6:00 early morning till 11:30 at night. But when you go out as a group with 2-4 people, cab may be faster, easier, and not that expensive. From campus to Tiananmen Square will cost RMB60-70. |
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The program provides all transportation for local museum visits and culture tours, including train-rides. We will get picked up when we arrive, and get dropped off at the airport when we depart. On the overnight train rides each of us will usually have a bed, and 4-6 people shared a compartment. |
