Confucius Institute at San Francisco State University
2011 "Chinese Bridge" Summer Camp in China for
U.S. High School Students
2011 "Chinese Bridge" Summer Camp in China for
U.S. High School Students
Download: 1.Mission Statement
To promote exchange between the youth of the US and China, and help participants have a better understanding of the Chinese language and culture, thus to stimulate their interest in learning Chinese.
2.Time
July 15 (Friday) - July 30 (Sunday)
3.Scope
55 participants from the SF Bay Area (including 50 students and 5 teachers, T:S ratio: 1: 10, to be approved by Hanban)
4.Organizer & Sponsor
Organizer: Confucius Institute at SF State
Sponsor: Confucius Institute Headquarters/Hanban
5.General Itinerary
| Date | Agenda |
| 07/15 | Depart San Francisco |
| 07/16 | Arrive in Beijing and then flight to one of Hanban selected province or city |
| 07/17 ~ 07/26 | Chinese Language and Culture activities in one of Hanban selected province or city |
| 07/27 | Back to Beijing |
| 07/28 ~ 07/30 | Attend closing ceremony and take a tour in Beijing |
| 07/31 | Depart Beijing for San Francisco |
6.Arrangement of Activities
During the program, students will study Chinese language and culture (Paper-cut, calligraphy, brush painting, tea ceremony, martial arts, and etc.) in traditional classrooms, and participate in various sports and cultural activities (friendship basketball match, international students get-together, and exchanges with host family, etc.); they will also visit various historic, cultural, and scenic spots.
7.Qualifications to Apply
A. Student applicants
(2) U.S. Citizenship.
(3) Without any Chinese learning background or learning Chinese for less than 3 years
(including all Chinese beginners and students in Chinese I, II & III).
(4) With excellent academic record, and be interested in Chinese language and culture.
(5) Physically capable of international traveling.
(6) Apply for this summer camp for the first time.
(2) Experiences in student management, study abroad program experience preferred.
(3) Previous experience of living/staying in China (not traveling) and understanding of
China today.
(4) Affection for teaching: initiative and independent judgement.
(5) Ability to interact professionally with students; excellent organizational skills.
(6) Physically capable of international traveling.
(2) Escort students to all courses and activities; Take the same airplanes with
students, going to China and returning to SF
(3) Coordinate with Hanban and host schools to supervise the safety and security of
students, taking primary management responsibilities.
(4) Take care of students; help students physically and psychologically adapt to the
new environment. Provide guidance to student behavior.
(5) In case of emergency, such as student illness or loss of passport, keep close
contact with Confucius Institute, Hanban, and host school staff, as well as
accompany the students for medical treatment and so on.
(6) After summer camp, collect the feedbacks towards the program from attended
students. Submit a summary report and recommendations for improvement to
Confucius Institute and Hanban.
8.Application
A. Student applicants should submit their application materials to Confucius Institute at SF State before March 30, 2011, including
(2) Two passport photos
(3) A personal application statement
(4) A recommendation letter from your school principal or teacher
(5) A non-refundable application fee of $200 (if approved) payable to: CI at SF State.
(2) Resume
(3) A recommendation letter from your school principal
(4) Two passport photos
9.Program Cost
insurance, and visa fees.
(2) Teachers are responsible for their international travel insurance and visa fees.
(3) Hanban will cover in-China expenses including room and board, transportation, group
activities and sightseeing.
10.Visa Application (for Students & Teachers)
If you want us to apply for visa on behalf of you, please submit (1) a completed Chinese Visa Application Form, (2) passport, and (3) $160 visa and handling fee ($ 140 Cashier's Check payable to: Chinese Consulate; $20 Personal Check payable to: CI at SF State) before June 1, 2011. Your passport with visa will be returned to you on orientation day. Or you can pick it up at our office during our office hour (8:30AM- 5:00PM, M-F).
11. International Airplane Tickets
If you would like to buy group tickets, you must complete and turn in all required application materials before March 30, 2011. We have blocked SFO-Beijing round -trip group tickets at $1,620 (estimated) for the summer camp participates. Please see the flight scheduls below:
| Departure | Arrival | Note |
| July 15, Fri. CA986 2:50pm Depart SF |
July 16, Sat. 5:55pm Arrive in Beijing |
(Hanban will provide whole-day airport pick-up) |
| July 31, Sun. CA985 4:00pm Depart Beijing |
July 31, Thu. 12:40pm Arrive in SF |
12. Contact Information
Application:
Ms. Yaqi Liu, Program Coordinator
Tel: (415)338-7631
Email: cisfsu@sfsu.edu
Website: www.sfsu.edu/~ci
All the required application documents must be turned in to
Confucius Institute at SF State office before March 30, 2011.
If by mailing, please mail these items together as a package to us at:
Confucius Institute at SF State
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Ave., Burk Hall 325
San Francisco, CA 94132