International Summer School 2014

Since 1895 University The First University in International Summer School 2014 The 2014 TU International Summer School is now open for application!

Destination: Tianjin, China!

Module 1：Chinese Traditional Culture and Architecture 3 August 2014 - 30 August 2014

Module 2：Chinese Economy and Market 6 July 2014 - 2 August 2014

Module 3：Research Placement 29 June 2014- 26 July 2014

29 June 2014- 26 July 2014 (4 weeks) Module 4：Enterprise Internship 29 June 2014- 23 August 2014 (8 weeks)

The programs are open to university students (>18 years old) of all nationalities and academic background. Our programs enable students to obtain first-hand experience, college credits, and cultural exploration within an international setting based on academic and personal growth.

Whether you are looking for academic credit course programs about Chinese economy, architecture, or internship opportunities combined with cultural experience, TU International Summer School will provide something for you. We hope you will look into each of these programs and select the one that best fits your need and interest. You may refer to our website (http://www.tju.edu.cn/ico_ site/oic_english/IFS/ps/iss/) for more information.

We welcome your applications and look forward to welcoming you at Tianjin University! CONTENT

1. Why should you choose the TU Summer School?…………………………1 2. Program Structure 2.1 Module 1. Chinese Traditional Culture and Architecture …………2 2.2 Module 2. Chinese Economy and Market ………………………………3 2.3 Module 3. Research Placement ………………………………………………4 2.4 Module 4. Enterprise Internship ……………………………………………4 3. Lodging & Dining ………………………………………………………………………5 4. How to Apply? ……………………………………………………………………………6 5. How to Pay? ………………………………………………………………………………7 6. Hear from Participants of 2013 TU Summer Program …………………8 7. Appendix ……………………………………………………………………………………9 Why should you choose? TU Summer School

High academic quality You are invited to develop practical skills and challenge yourself academically in a rigorous but supportive learning community, and you will be awarded with TU credits.

TU Student Ambassadors A number of young, friendly, warm-hearted, and well-trained TU Student Ambassadors will provide timely support to each of you.

Exploring China The summer school offers a series of courses, lectures on China studies and field trips that allow you to explore specific environmental, social and cultural aspects of China.

1 Why should you choose? Program Structure

Module One：Chinese Traditional Culture and Architecture

Date: 3 August 2014 - 30 August 2014

This module is composed of 3 sections, Introduction to Chinese Traditional Culture and Architecture (ICTCA), Chinese Language and China Studies, as well as Field Trip. Campus activities will also be held to help merge into local community. Undergraduates major in architecture or those who have basic knowledge about architecture are welcomed. For those who are not architecture major, please specify your knowledge about architecture in the personal statement. Upon completion of this program, you will receive a transcript, a certificate of completion of study, and up to 4.5 units of credit from Tianjin University.

Introduction to Chinese Chinese Language Field Trip Traditional Culture and China Studies Campus Activities Architecture

Detailed information could be found in the attachment of “Brochure for Chinese Traditional Culture and Architecture”

2 Module Two： Chinese Economy and Market

Date: 6 July 2014 - 2 August 2014

This module is composed of 3 sections, Introduction to Chinese Economy and Market (ICEM), Chinese Language and China Studies, as well as Field Trip. Campus activities will also be held to help merge into local community. Undergraduates major in business or management, or those who are interested in Chinese economy with basic knowledge of business are welcomed. Upon completion of this program, participants will receive a transcript, a certificate of completion of study, and up to 4.5 units of credit from Tianjin University.

Introduction to Chinese Chinese Language Field Trip Economy and Market China Studies Campus Activities

Detailed information could be found in the attachment of “Brochure for Chinese Economy and Market”

Module Three：Research Placement

Date: 29 June 2014- 26 July 2014 This module combines Research Placement (lab internship) with courses on Chinese Language and China Studies and Field Trip. Campus activities will also be held to help merge into local community. Undergraduates or postgraduates with engineering background are welcomed. Please specify your research interest or internship plan in the personal statement. Upon completion of this program, you will receive a report, a certificate of completion of study, and up to 5.5 units of credit from Tianjin University.

3 Research Chinese Language Field Trip placement China Studies Campus Activities

Detailed Information could be found in the attachment of “Brochure for Research Placement"

Module Four: Enterprise Internship

This internship program consists of an UNPAID (but very often compensated) placement in Chinese enterprises which are long-term partners of Tianjin University. Around 20 positions are provided ranging from engineering to business.

Date: 29 June 2014- 26 July 2014 (4 weeks) 29 June 2014- 23 August 2014 (8 weeks)

Corporate Partner:

Detailed information could be found in the attachment of “Brochure for Enterprise Internship”

4 Lodging & Dining

Lodging Three options are provided with details as below:

BLD 42 - Tianjin University Hostel（42 斋）

West Gate of Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Address: Tianjin (on TU campus)

Room rate: Twin room 20 USD /day/ person (breakfast not Single room 40 USD /day / person included)

Yi Jing Hotel（怡景酒店）

22 Qixiangtai Road, Heping District, Tianjin (15 Address: minutes to TU campus by walking)

Room rate: Twin room 20 USD /day/ person (breakfast not included) Single room 40 USD /day / person

Jin Bin Hotel（晋滨酒店） 22 Qixiangtai Road, Heping District, Tianjin (15 Address: minutes to TU campus by walking)

Website: http://www.tjjbhotel.com/html/english/index.php

Room rate: Twin room 25 USD /day/ person (breakfast not Single room 50 USD /day / person included)

Note: Complimentary internet access (cable or Wifi) is available in all the three hotels. All the three hotels are within walking distance to TU campus (5-15minutes)

Dining

With 6 student canteens on campus, Tianjin University brings you flavorful, nutritious food. And you can dine with all other students, which will give you a sense of community. Besides, dozens of retail dining options are available within walking distance, including Starbucks and Subway, Sandwich and Café, Pizza, KFC, Korean BBQ, traditional Chinese food, etc. 5 How to Apply?

Application Documents

1. Application Form 2. Identification photo (in JPG format) 3. A photocopy of your passport page with personal information and photo 4. A photocopy of your highest academic diploma and academic transcript 5. Certificate for HSK-6 or Certificate for Chinese nationality, if applicable. Please attach and send all the required documents listed above to: [email protected] subject line must be in the format of: Your Name _ Country_ Application 2014. Please ensure that all documents are submitted at the same time before the deadline in avoidance of any confusion in processing your application. Application will NOT be processed without the registration fee.

Important Dates

Module 3 Important Dates Module 1 Module 2 Module 4 Application Deadline May 2 May 30 May 16 (with registration fee paid)

Letter of acceptance sent May 15 June 12 May 29

Full payment due. May 31 June 28 June 14

Orientation June 29 August 3 July 6

Departure July 26 August 30 August 2

Module 1： Traditional Chinese Culture and Architecture Module 2： Chinese Economy and Market Module 3：Research Placement Module 4：Enterprise Internship

Contact Information

Ms. Zhang Yifei Office of International Cooperation,Tianjin University Email: [email protected] Tel: 0086-22-27406146-8010 Fax: 0086-22-27401819

6 How to Pay?

The registration fee of 100 USD is due with the initial application for the program, which should be paid with application and is non-refundable. The Tuition / Internship fee, lodging, field trip and administration fee will be charged AFTER receiving the Letter of Acceptance.

Payment Method

Bank Transfer Bank Name: BANK OF CHINA TIANJIN XINMINGYUAN SUB-BRANCH Bank Account: 275260066810 Account Name: TIANJIN UNIVERSITY Bank Address: NO.213 BAIDI ROAD NAN KAI DISTRICT, TIANJIN CHINA Swift Code: BKCHCNBJ200 Beneficiary Address: NO.92 WEIJIN ROAD NANKAI DIST. TIANJIN CHINA

• Please note that the participant is required to include his/her full name and passport number when submitting the remittance wire transfer. If third party is making the payment on behalf of the participant, the name of the participant is to be clearly indicated in the transaction. • The Full payment has to be received. Therefore, the participant is responsible to pay for the bank charges from the sending bank. • Please email [email protected] after you have made the transaction with the bank receipt as the attachment.

Refund Policy: All withdrawal before 30 days from (exclude day 30, GMT+8) the start date of the program with valid reasons, accommodation fee, field trip fee and 50% of the administration fee (exclude bank charge) will be refunded. However, the registration fee and tuition/internship fee are non-refundable. If the participant withdraws within 30 days away from the event start date, the program fee (including registration fee, tuition/ internship fee, accommodation fee, administration fee, field trip fee) is non-refundable.

7 Hear from Participants of 2013 TU Summer Program

“I really enjoyed the Chinese language and culture classes, which allowed me to develop my Chinese knowledge.”

“I was able to explore China and learn much about the culture & lifestyle. By understanding this world, it helps me a lot.”

“I love China. Totally satisfied with everything!”

“The TU Ambassadors were great, made the whole experience really enjoyable.”

“I enjoy meeting new people, experiencing Chinese culture, learning the language. One of my favorite parts was the evening activities as it was a great way to interact with TU students. A great program and a great opportunity! I am lucky I got to be a part of this experience. Keep it running!”

“Chinese class was most enjoyable. I had an eagerness to be able to communicate with locals. The program is great. Good balance between classes and free time. Very happy!” 8 “The whole itinerary was well structured. We had things to do for the entire trip.”

“I enjoyed myself for the entire trip. “TU student ambassadors An experience I will never forget.” are awesome!”

“It was a really amazing program. I am very grateful for the experience and hard work that went into planning all of the activities and classes.”

“Ambassadors were amazing,so helpful and friendly.”

“I enjoy very much the activities with the student ambassadors, because it helped us to learn about Chinese culture, about Tianjin University and make friends.”

“I really enjoyed the trip to , the Great Wall. “I liked that I actually learnt things I also enjoyed the food that was organized for us.” useful to my career”

“I really enjoyed the evening activities organized by student ambassadors. It was so fun to know the students and the Chinese culture. It was a really great experience. I am so glad I was a part of this program. I met some great people, learn about the Chinese culture. I will always remember this.”

9 Appendix

Brief Introduction to Tianjin University

Tianjin University, established in 1895 as Peiyang University, is the first university in China. Over 118 years, more than 200,000 students have studied at the university and have made great contributions in every walk of life. TU has been a National Key University since 1959 when the first 16 universities were so designated by the government. It is also among the first group of universities to be included into the "211" and "985" Projects of national TU has one of the most active on-campus communities in investment for developing world China. Every student and faculty is proud to be a member class universities. Now, TU has in this big family and is respectful towards each other. grown into a world recognized A variety of extracurricular activities are offered through research university with distinctive dozens of student groups and organizations such as Peiyang quality and strength in education, Arts Troupe, Youth Volunteer Association and many other research and social service. clubs around campus. They offer social events such as the Weekend Concert, Robot Festival and so on. The campus provides a unique and supportive environment in which student can learn and grow while enjoying campus life. For more information please refer to the following link: http://www.tju.edu.cn/english/

10 Appendix The City of Tianjin

Tianjin

Tianjin (Chinese: 天 津) is a metropolis in northern China and one of the five national central cities of the People's Republic of China (PRC). It is governed as one of the four direct-controlled municipalities of the PRC, and is thus under direct administration of the central government. Tianjin borders Province and Beijing Municipality, bounded to the east by the Bohai Gulf portion of the Yellow Sea. Part of the Bohai Economic Rim, it is the largest coastal city in northern China. In terms of urban population, Tianjin is the fourth largest in China, after , Beijing, and Guangzhou. Tianjin is a dual-core city, with its main urban area (including the old city) located along the Hai River, which connects to the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers via the Grand Canal; and Binhai, a New Area urban core located east of the old city, on the coast of Bohai Sea. As of the end of 2010, around 285 Fortune 500 companies have set up base in Binhai, which is a new growth pole in China and is a hub of advanced industry and financial activity. Since the mid-19th century, Tianjin has been a major seaport and gateway to the nation's capital. Tianjin Port is ranked in top 10 in the world's largest ports according to throughput capacity and is the largest man-made port in China.

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