Participants enroll in the Chinese University of Hong Kong and choose instruction in either the Mandarin or Cantonese language and select elective, taught in English, ranging from contemporary Chinese political thought to traditional painting and calligraphy. There is also an option for field-based independent study.
Students live in university dormitories with Chinese roommates.
Previous study in Mandarin or Cantonese useful. The ACM program is based at Palacky University in Olomouc, the historical capital of Marovia, which has much of its ancient architecture intact, yet attracts few tourists. The program includes intensive language training and course work, field trips, and housing with Czech students in university dormitories. Courses cover Czech history, contemporary socio-political issues, environmental concerns, and Czech literature and culture. Late August to December.