What: Supported by a generous grant from the Wanxiang Corporation, the University of Illinois at Chicago joins its sister campuses in Urbana and Springfield to offer a unique opportunity for undergraduates to learn about the challenges and opportunities related to sustainability, green technology, and renewable resources in China in the unique cultural and natural environments of the urban landscapes of Beijing and Hangzhou. These two cities are connected by the Grand Canal, a unique engineering project as the longest and largest ancient artificial waterway in the world. For several hundred years, it has enabled cultural exchange, trade, and political integration between the north and south of China and is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Fast Facts:
- There are 6 slots for UIC students The competitive grant will cover round trip airfare and all internal travel; all accommodation costs, some meals, all excursion/field trips.
- There are 2 required courses: a 3 credit online course [syllabus attached] offered by UIS with tuition/fees paid by the grant, and a 1 credit Independent Study / Content Integration and Analysis paper with tuition/fees suppressed through Study Abroad.
- Students need to submit the application [attached] by October 31st.
- They should make an appointment with Irina Krymova krymova@uic.edu to complete the application process.
- The application includes a recommendation letter from a faculty member who will also assess their 1 credit paper.
- The paper is meant to be a reflection on the spring content course, the China seminars, cultural and other experiential activities.
- The actual content is determined by the faculty and the student.
- Faculty will receive a stipend of $750 from the grant.
For additional information and to apply, please visit: https://studyabroad.uic.edu/wanxiang-fellows-program-in-china/
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