The academic year at Nankai goes from early September until June. May. The Study in China program offers the opportunity for intensive language study in Mandarin, one of the five UN languages, likely to be an extremely important language in future international business and international politics. It offers the opportunity to experience living in a country that is very different from Canada, and to understand more about a fascinating culture and society. Some field trips to local places of interest may be arranged as part of courses. There is also the opportunity for independent travel during the semester break in January.
Most classes are in the morning.
Some background in Chinese language is preferable but not mandatory. Students enroll at Nankai University. Students are responsible for their own travel, health insurance, and visa costs. Students will be advised by March 31 if they are eligible, and final acceptance will depend on receipt of final grades in May 1999. An orientation session will be held in early April at the University of Toronto, which is mandatory for all students from Ontario.