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Q: What are unique in the Edutour program?
A: Compared to most other similar programs, the Edutour chooses to stay small in size, in order to maintain the emphasis on personal contacts and building a relationship with our participants that would continue well after the program is over. The Edutour also tries to individualize its curriculum, catering to the needs of students in different levels, with different interests, and on different budgets.
Q: How I find out more information about the Edutour?
A: You can either explore the website here, or call the program office at 253 566 5396/253 414 3778, or email us at edutourus@gmail.com.
Q: Do you have references from former students whom I can talk to?
A: Yes. We will be happy to provide a list of names of references that you can call and check, to make sure we have what you need. The contact information is provided for you upon request.
Q: How do I apply?
A; You can contact us in email, edutourus@gmail.com, to request an application form, fill it up, and send it back to us together with a $500 reservation fee. A spot will be reserved for you once we receive your completed application. The mailing address of the program is
5510 89th Ave. Ct. W, Univ. Place, WA 98467
Q: How do I pay the program fee?
A: We accept personal checks, money order, or wiring. You can make your payment payable to "Edutour".
Q: What happens after I put in my application?
A: First, you will receive a welcome letter from the program director. You will find yourselve in the community of the participants, beginning to contact each other, exchange notes, and nourish a bond. You will be kept in the loop when we will circulate information, updates, tips, about the program among the participants.
Q: When should I arrive?
A: The program officially kicks off on Monday, 23rd of June, 2008, so we expect you to arrive at Beijing one day earlier, Sunday, 22nd of June.
Q: When will we depart?
A: The S+T program option officially ends on Saturday, July 19th, 2008, so you want to book your return flight on the day after, July 20th, Sunday. Please be reminded that your return flight should be from Shanghai, although you enter in Beijing. Your travel agent should be able to help you, easily, with this slightly different arrangement.
Q: How big is the language class?
A: It depends. In the past the size of a regular entry-level Chinese language class has been less than 10 people. The higher-level class is even smaller.
Q: What is the textbook?
A: Peking University, our host, will get the textbook for you. They may change the text year to year. The good thing is that the cost for the text is included in the program fee.
Q: Where do we stay, and how is it like?
A: At the university guesthouse near or on campus. Its facilities are assessed as equivalent to a three-star hotel.
Q: Where do you have meal, and how is it like?
A: There are a large variety of options you can go for. Restaurants that fit different budgets and feature different cruisings are lined up right outside the guesthouse. On campus local students eat at dinning halls, which serve cheaper but not less delicious meal. You can visit Pizza Hut, KFC, or/and McDonald's within 15-minute walk if and when you miss Western food.
Q: How is the weather like at that time?
A: Hot and humid. Make sure you drink a lot of water. But the classroom and the guesthouse both are air-conditioned.
Q: What do I do in the spare time?
A: As the program director I would say "study more", but when you need a break, you can explore the city with other students, visit local attractions, meet new friends in some local hangouts, and sample different sub-cultures within the perimeter, and maybe beyond.
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