ACC is a language-intensive program with an extremely rigorous study schedule. Students should expect to spend most of their time attending classes, completing assignments and studying. Strict attendance policies and the language pledge are upheld by professors and staff. 35-40 undergraduate and graduate students attend. Preference given to students studying 2 consecutive terms.
Students live in foreign student dorm and have day visits to host families on weekends.
Professor Paula Varsano has visited this program, and interested students may contact her if they wish. Check out the information on Freeman Awards . Full year program, with month-long January vacation. Requires one year of Chinese. Intensive summer program offered at UMass in preparation.