This program is one of the few of its kind in China and represents a unique opportunity to learn about China from a peer. Chinese roommates also represent an invaluable language-learning resource for Holy Cross students. Extracurricular Activities Beijing is not only the political capital of China but also an important cultural, economic, and historic center. Students will participate in excursions in and around Beijing as part of the program and will have opportunities for individual travel and exploration in Beijing and China. All Holy Cross students are housed in Chinese language-only dorms.
Rooms are double occupancy and include air-conditioning, heat, and telephones phones.
Tuition includes a stipend for meals which students may purchase at the school's cafeteria or in one of the many restaurants outside of the campus. Eligibility Successful completion of at least three semesters of college-level instruction in Mandarin Chinese . Application and Deadlines Apply to the Holy Cross Study Abroad Office by December 1 of the Sophomore year. Successful applicants complete an application to the CET administrative offices by October of their Junior year. Applicants should begin developing a research plan and a service project proposal in the spring of their sophomore year and should be ready to submit their service project proposal with their application to CET in October of their Junior year.