Taiwan Study Abroad Experience, Providence University - Summer 2024
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Opening Borders through Education
June 24 - July 13, 2024
Cerritos College is excited to collaborate with Providence University in Taichung City, Taiwan to offer a 3-week Cultural immersion experience.
This program is not-for-credit and will include Mandarin language instruction and organized cultural excursions, as well as lodging, meals, and transportation. Visit the Providence University Short Term Study webpage for more details.
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Recommended: Cerritos Community Education will offer Modern Mandarin classes (Level 1 and Level 2) during the Spring 2024 semester. Learn more bout the Community Education Modern Mandarin courses.
| Expense | Estimated Fees |
|---|---|
| Items | No Cost |
| Tuition (3 weeks) | No Cost |
| Accomodations (3-person dormitories) | No Cost |
| Meals (3 per day, 7 days per week, for 3 weeks) | No Cost |
| Local Trips (Transportation + admission) | No Cost |
| Medical/Travel Insurance | $50 |
| Airline Tickets (Roundtrip Estimate) | $1,700 |
| Estimated Total | $1,750 |
Program Itinerary
9 am - 12 pm
12 pm - 1 pm
1 pm - 4 pm
Mon. 6/24
Opening Ceremony
Welcome Banquet
Mandarin: Meet Friends
Tues. 6/25
Mandarin: Everyday Language
Lunch Break
Cultural Lesson: Tai Chi
Wed. 6/26
Mandarin: Order Food
Field Trip: Restaurant Order food
Cultural Lesson: Tea Drinking Culture
9 am - 12 pm
12 pm - 1 pm
1 pm - 4 pm
Thurs. 6/27
Mandarin: Language & Culture
Lunch Break
Cultural Lesson: Calligraphy
Fri. 6/28
Mandarin: Language & Culture
Lunch Break
Cultural Lesson: Chinese Painting
Sat. 6/29
All day field trip: Lukang Towan
Sun. 6/30
All day field trip: Gaomei Wetland & Wuqi Fisherman’s Wharf
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9 am - 12 pm
12 pm - 1 pm
1 pm - 4 pm
Tues. 7/2
Mandarin: Religion& Festival
Lunch Break
Cultural Lesson: Chinese Diabolo & Huttlecock Kicking
Wed. 7/3
Mandarin: Religion& Festival
Lunch Break
Mandarin:
Taiwan Food Culture
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9 am - 12 pm
12 pm - 1 pm
1 pm - 4 pm
Thurs. 7/4
Mandarin: Taiwan Music
Lunch Break
Cultural Lesson: Martial Art
Fri. 7/5
Mandarin: Taiwan Scenery
Lunch Break
Students' Final Presentations
Sat. 7/6
All day field trip: Sun Moon Lake & Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village
Sun. 7/7
All day field trip: Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum & Taiwan Hakka Museum
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Topic
9 am - 12 pm
12 pm - 1 pm
1 pm - 4 pm
Mon. 7/8
International Cultural Exchange
Ice-Breaking Activity Meet and Greet
Lunch break
The Beauty of Taiwan:
Taichung
Tues. 7/9
Multicultural Awareness & Respect
American Culture
Lunch break
Appreciation of Taiwan and American Culture
Wed. 7/10
World Youth Summit
Discussion of Global Issues:
SDGs & Smart AI
Lunch break
Final Presentation
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Topic
9 am - 12 pm
12 pm - 1 pm
1 pm - 4 pm
Thurs. 7/11
International Cultural Exchange
Ice-Breaking Activity Meet and Greet
Lunch break
The Beauty of Taiwan:
Taichung
Fri. 7/12
Multicultural Awareness & Respect
American Culture
Lunch break
Appreciation of Taiwan and American Culture
Sat. 7/13
World Youth Summit
Discussion of Global Issues:
SDGs & Smart AI
Lunch break
Final Presentation
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