CET Shanghai
- Location: Shanghai, China
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Language of Instruction: English and Chinese
- Class Eligibility: Juniors
Introduction
Shanghai is the largest city of the People’s Republic of China and the eighth largest in the world. Widely regarded as the citadel of China’s modern economy, the city also serves as one of the nation’s most important cultural, commercial, financial, industrial, and communications centers. CET’s Chinese Studies and Internship in Shanghai program is located on Donghua University’s main campus, home to almost half of Donghua’s twenty thousand students. This campus boasts active student organizations; countless student exhibitions, concerts, and lectures (in both English and Chinese); a complete library; and an extensive range of indoor and outdoor athletic facilities. Donghua University was established in 1951 and soon became one of China’s first institutions of higher learning to confer Ph.D. degrees. Today Donghua is a top-100 Chinese university with 18 colleges, 24 doctoral programs, 48 master’s programs, and 39 bachelor’s programs.
- Visa:
Required. Non-US citizens should consult with CET and the Office of International Student Support before applying to the program.
- Fees: Students pay Haverford tuition Haverford College. Haverford will then be responsible for submitting payments to the program. Students pay housing costs directly to CET.
Academic Overview
Requirements
Fulfills the Haverford language requirement.
Academic Credit
No language prerequisite for this program. 15 credit hours equals a full course load. Students may not take a reduced load. Students can be from any language level and still participate in an internship. Students will intern at an organization or company that specializes in an area of particular interest to them.
Major, minor, and concentration transfer credit will only be granted for courses in which students received a grade of a C or above.
Curriculum
Students in the program take courses according to the following schedule.
Internship track – Open to all language levels
- Internship – 10 hours/week
- Internship: Bridging Theory & Practice – 3 credits
- Chinese language – 6 credits
- 2 area studies elective courses – 6 credits
General Track
- Chinese Language – 6 credits
- 3 area studies elective courses – 9 credits
Course Highlights
Chinese language, Chinese studies
Note: Changes occur frequently. Students are responsible for finding the classes they need and consulting the official site of the institution.
Non-Academic Overview
Orientation
3 day orientation
Number of Students
10-25 students
Housing/Meal Plans
Dorm – CET students share rooms with their Chinese roommates. Meals are not included in the program fee; however, Donghua University boasts several inexpensive cafeterias where students can eat meals with their Chinese roommates. Donghua University campus is surrounded by great local eateries; noodle shops, cafes, snack stands and upscale dining are all a short walk away.
Haverford students may not opt for housing not arranged by the program.
Notes
Freeman-Asia Scholarship
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.
Additional Resources
- Support for LGTBQIA+ Students
- CET Diversity & Inclusion
- Mental Health & Self Care While Abroad
- Diversity Abroad
Options
- Semester
- Fulfills Language Requirement
Dates
- Semester I: Late August to mid-December
- Semester II: Mid-February to early June
Application Deadlines
- Semester I: March 1
- Semester II: October 1