IE Events and News
Making Study Abroad Work for You: Resume Writing Tips
Thurs. Feb. 9, 2012
4:00pm
Glendening Annex
International Education External Review Student Open Forum
Thurs. Feb. 16, 2012
7:00pm
Aldom Lounge (Connected to the Campus Center)
Study Abroad Through their Eyes: Perspectives from Former Study Abroad Students
Thurs. Feb. 23, 2012
7:00pm
Aldom Lounge (Connected to the Campus Center)
Summer 2012, Fall 2012, and Academic Year 2012-13 Application Deadline
Thursday, March 1, 2012
5:00pm
230 Glendening
MIEA Scholarship for Study Abroad Application Deadline
April 2, 2012
International Education
Glendening Hall, Suite 230
240 895-4202
ie@smcm.edu
Semester in SHANGHAI
Students study intensive Chinese at Fudan University, a leading university in China in the economic center of Shanghai.
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Fast Facts - Shanghai, China
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Web site:
Fudan University -
Location:
East coast of central China
overnight train to Beijing, 12 hrs
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School Size:
25,000 degree-seeking students, of which
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Majors:
Fudan confers bachelor's degrees in 68 academic disciplines. St. Mary's program concentrates on Intensive Chinese Language Study. -
Language of Instruction:
Mandarine Chinese -
Program:
Intensive Chinese Language -
Residential campus with residence hall-style living in Foreign Students Dormitory, a 23-story building with 716 rooms.
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More than 30 student clubs and organizations
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Currency: Yuan and fen
Symbol = 元
Code = CNY -
Telephone country code = 86
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Physical Demands: Four elevators serve the 23-story residence hall building.
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Fudan Scholar on exchange to St. Mary's from Fudan
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SMCM Faculty Adviser for Fudan is Jingqi Fu, ILC
Why Fudan?
In the words of SMCM student Carmen Tong
Why did you choose to study at Fudan?
I wanted to improve my Mandarin, of course! I also had never been to mainland China, and as an ABC (American-born Chinese), I'd always wanted to pay my respects to the motherland and learn to appreciate it. However, the sole reason I was even able to go was Dr. David Kung. Since I am not only a Chinese major, but a math major as well, I needed to take either Analysis I or Algebra I in order to keep us with my math courses. Fudan didn't offer math courses in English, but fortunately, Dr. Kung was able to teach me Analysis I as an independent study, so that I could join Analysis II when I came back to St. Mary's in the spring. It worked out perfectly!
What did you experience there that you might not experience elsewhere?
The people, the city, the amazing food.... The places I visited (Beijing, Nanjing, Hong Kong) were also unforgettable and beautiful.
Why should other students study abroad?
It opens your eyes to another culture totally different from yours with an up-close, first-hand experience of the culture and the language. Best of all, you get to meet many different people from all around the world and develop lasting friendships you never would've been able to make otherwise.
Why should other students choose Fudan University and study in Shanghai, China?
It is a life-changing experience -- you learn so much and see so many great things!
