University of Wisconsin - Stout

A Study Abroad Experience in Wuhan, China

Courses offered in Chinese language, culture, history, and contemporary issues.

Estimated Cost: $8,444 (includes housing)
Fall Dates: August – December
Spring Dates: Mid February – Late May
Deadline for Fall: February 15
Deadline for Spring: October 1
Number of Positions: 30
Updated: July 31, 2008

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Program Description

The program at the South Central University for Nationalities (SCUN), in the city of Wuhan, is designed to provide students with the opportunity to study about and with ethnic and minority students of China. SCUN has a student population of 16,000 and forty-eight ethnic minority groups are represented on campus. A main objective of the program is to give participants a genuine and real Chinese experience.

Wuhan, China

The SCUN campus is located in Wuhan, the capital of the Hubei Province in central China. The population is 7.1 million and is one of the six largest cities in China. Wuhan is a major transportation hub branching out via railways, roadways, and waterways. Amongst plenty of sunshine, the region has a variety of seasons with hot weather, humid summers, and cold winters. Wuhan is a city with a rich history where at various points in time, the city was the political, military, and cultural center of China.

Courses

The program coordinator of the Ethnic Minority Cultures Program arranges this program. Students take a semester of five pre-arranged courses (15 credits). Four of the five courses are taught in English. For that particular course, a local student is assigned to each participant as their language partner. The courses are: Ethnic Minority Cultures of China, Contemporary China, Chinese History and Culture, Practical Chinese, and Cross Cultural Understanding (not taught in English). The program coordinator will also provide support for participants, teach one of the required courses, and arrange academic trips. The specific coursework for this program can fulfill general education or program requirements. A meeting with the student’s Program Director is recommended regarding the transfer of coursework. Please review the UW-Platteville website below for courses offered: http://www.uwplatt.edu/studyabroad/china/courses/index.html

Estimated Costs

Students will pay a program fee to UW-Stout to cover the cost of tuition and fees, housing and meals, health insurance, and International Student ID Card. Optional field trips, airfare, passport and visa fees, and personal expenses are paid directly by the students. Eligible students can use their financial aid to help pay these expenses. Need based scholarships are available to eligible Wisconsin residents.

Fall or Spring Term:
Estimated Program Cost: $8,444

Estimated Housing Costs: (included in program cost)

Estimated Personal Expenses: $3,000

Total Estimated Costs: $11,444

 

For further breakdown of all estimated costs, please contact the Office of International Education (below).

Eligibility

Students must be at least sophomore status, have a GPA of 2.5, and be in good academic standing at the time of participation. No prior knowledge of the Chinese language is required.

Housing and Meals

Students will live in single rooms at the International Student Dormitory. The rooms come with private bath and shower, air conditioning, television, phone, desk, bed, and closet space. High speed internet access is available in the dorm rooms for an additional charge. Meals will be provided at cafeterias located throughout campus.

Passport/Visa

All students must have a valid U.S. passport and an F Visa issued by the Chinese Embassy. UW-Platteville will inform you of the process needed to obtain the student visa. A passport is needed to apply for the visa. Therefore, it is imperative to apply for your passport promptly. The current passport fee is $100. If students already have a US passport, they must make sure to check the dates of validity. It must be valid for six months beyond the return date to the US.

Application Procedures

Please make an appointment with the Office of International Education (OIE), 400 Bowman Hall, to review and receive application materials. Completed forms are returned to OIE. At time of application, a $100 nonrefundable application fee is paid to the Student Business Services Office located in the Administration Building. Once accepted by UW-Stout, a $200 nonrefundable service fee will be required to hold a place in the program.

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