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Semester Abroad or Working Abroad in Weifang China Why is BSU pushing for this? How can I afford to do this?

Semester Abroad Details

Semester Abroad at Weifang University Fall semester; End of August – December 20 Spring semester; End of February – End of July Take prep course INTL 3100 the semester before you go

Semester Abroad Register for 12 or more BSU credits o 6 will be taught as face courses at WFU HUM 2107 Themes in Culture CHIN 1910 Elem. Chinese I o 6 or more online from BSU INTL 2100 (1-3 credits) Stay in faculty apartments o Furnished; You pay rent and utilities

How is this Affordable? Tuition for 12 BSU credits: Same as staying at BSU 3 credit preparatory course: $950 Passport and visa costs: $305 (or less if you already have a passport) Travel: $1,500 round trip (approx.) Housing and meals: $3,300 for a semester at BSU $1,500 for a semester at Weifang U $1,800 savings Insurance $200 (International Program Center at BSU) Net costs for the semester:$1155 above staying at BSU CAN WORK PART TIME WHILE THERE

Other Semester Abroad Opportunities China o Weifang University o Beijing Youth Politics College, Beijing U of Lucerne in Switzerland for education majors Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea

Work Abroad for CIBT Specifics

Work Abroad for CIBT CIBT Education Group, Weifang University, Beihai College and Bemidji State University collaborates to offer Work Abroad opportunities CIBT will provide at least 6 positions for BSU students each Chinese educational term (Feb-July; Aug-January)

Work Abroad for CIBT For upper-division undergraduate students at BSU, graduate students, or recent graduates (within past year) from Bemidji State University This is a competitive application process and applicants will be screened and hired by CIBT as they would for any corporate position.

Working Abroad: Details Location: Weifang University, Beihai College, and Ameri-Can International Academy, Weifang, China Teaching Duties: English language teaching to individuals and groups, adults, college students and children. Classroom management, creation of lesson plans, curriculum development, and informal co- curricular language instruction, English corner and other co-curricular activities, as required. At the academy, must be a licensed teacher and could teach elementary through high school grades. Administrative Duties: Marketing and promotional activities, event planning, BSU student recruitment, participation in college fairs and informational seminars organized by CIBT Education Group and other duties as required. Academic Terms: February – July (6 months); August – January (6 months)

Courses Offered While Working Abroad College Courses Offered: Up to two courses (6 credit hours) in beginning or intermediate Chinese for spring and fall terms are available at Weifang University. Full tuition waivers provided while you work for CIBT. Assignment: 40 hours per week, approximately hours of classroom instruction and related instructional activities; the remainder in marketing and promotional activities and other duties as assigned. Salary: RMB 3175 (approximately $500USD) per month

Accommodations, etc. Accommodation: Provided free of charge in semi-private (shared, 2 persons per unit) furnished accommodation in staff housing adjacent to Weifang University. Included are basic furnishings, double bed, appliances, cable TV, A/C, and internet connection. Utility subsidy not to exceed RMB 300 per month also provided. Airfare: Roundtrip airfare allowance is provided to selected participants. Student Health Insurance: Emergency secondary insurance provided while on assignment in China; can keep BSU insurance if a student at BSU while working abroad for a semester In-Country Transportation: Provided for work-related activities

Final Details on Work Abroad Paid Holidays: Provided Visa Assistance and Fees: Provided Application & Deadline: Letter of interest and resume should be submitted online to David An, CIBT VP for China Operations by December 16 for spring semesters and by May 1 for fall semesters. David’s address is: For additional information about this opportunity, please contact David An directly via . The International Program Center at or via at can provide information about going abroad to work or study.

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