Learn about modern China in the Greater Beijing area, now one of the important regions of the world. This program is based at a major university about 90 miles south of the Chinese capital. It will be based at He Bei University, where students will also live in university housing. This base, students will travel across China, including time in Beijing and beautiful Guizhou province, in southwestern part of the country.

This program is designed to expose students to the rich complexity of modern China and to teach students how to report and publish sophisticated stories from the road, using the latest in media technologies, including laptops, cellphones and iPads. Students’ work will be professionally published on the Journalism School's web site. In addition to meeting real Chinese people from all walks of life - including Chinese journalists, students will also learn about Chinese media and culture.

• Meet Chinese people from all walks of life, including journalists and students.
• Learn how to interview and write or produce sophisticated international stories.
• Learn how to compile professional multimedia reports.
• Learn how to publish your work in a way the world can read and see.
• Learn about modern Chinese media and culture.

All students will take the following for a total of 6 credits:

• JRN 435 Journalism without Walls (3 credits)
• JRN 487 Independent Study (3 credits)

• Language proficiency is NOT required.
• All undergraduates in good academic standing may apply.

• Application Processing Fee: $60
• Administrative Fee: $200
• Tuition costs: $220 per credit for New York residents, $613 per credit for non-residents
• Program Fee: TBA* (includes housing, two meals per day, group excursions, and international health insurance)
• Airfare: All participants will fly as a group with the program director. Upon acceptance, students will be given the necessary flight information and will purchase tickets individually. Students are encouraged to book early to secure the best price.

*This website will be updated when the Program Fee becomes available

• Application deadline extended to May 1.
• Applicants are notified of an admissions decision on a rolling basis, so the sooner one applies, the sooner one can receive a decision!

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