China
The Beijing Center is located at the Beijing University of International Business and Economics in the Chaoyang district. The campus is centrally located, providing easy access to the metro line and most areas of the city. It is a 25-minute taxi ride from the airport, a 15-minute ride from downtown, and a 10-minute ride to major shopping centers. On campus, there is a 24-hour medical clinic, four cafeterias, restaurants, and indoor and outdoor athletic facilities. Loyola University students have the option of staying at the Beijing Center campus or at a local hotel conveniently located across campus. The course will provide participants with scholarly opportunities to exchange new ideas and research concerning global issues in the Asian-Pacific regions.
Potential Tours and Cultural Trips include: The Great Wall, Summer Palace, Forbidden City, Tian An men Square, Temple of Heaven, Olympic Park and Pearl Market.
COURSES
SOWK 502-ETHNICITY, RACE & CULTURE;
CROSS-LISTED WITH SOWK 307-CULTURAL DIVERSITY;
OR SOWK 690-INDEPENDENT STUDY
PRE-REQUISITES
None
DATES OF TRIP
May 14th - 25th 2013
LOCATIONS
The Beijing Center, China
SCHEDULE
Classes are daily in the morning from 9-12 and the afternoon is reserved for site visits and attractions.
SITES OF INTEREST (Included in Program Fee)
Sites may include The Great Wall, Summer Palace, Tian'anmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Pearl Market, Sanlitun Village, and lecture on Chinese Cuisine.
DEPOSIT
Application is due by 2/1/13
Non-refundable deposit of $350.00 is due by 2/15/13
Balance is due by 3/1/13
PROGRAM FEES
$1850.00 includes housing (based on double occupancy), some meals, site visits, some tourist destinations (see above), instruction from the Beijing Center faculty and Loyola faculty.
OTHER FEES
Costs not included in the program fee are airfare, tuition, ground transportation, insurance, and travel visa (see below).
OTHER
Students will need to obtain a Travel Visa (not a student visa) three months prior to departure (cost is approximately $150-$200). www.chinaconsulatechicago.org/eng/xw
On-Campus housing is a five story walk-up with no elevator.