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ONTARIO-JIANGSU STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM (OJS) SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM Dr David Wood Academic Director
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Jiangsu Province
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Population of 80 million One of the richest provinces in China One of the highest literacy rates in China (94%) 1.2 million post secondary students Capital City is Nanjing
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Jiangsu Universities ( Ranking in China ) Nanjing University (5) http://www.nju.edu.cn/cps/site/njueweb/fg/index.php Nanjing Normal University (52) http://www.english.nnu.cn/ Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (36) http://ice.nuaa.edu.cn/index/index.php
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Jiangsu Universities Soochow University (37) – http://www.suda.edu.cn/English/ Yangzhou University (57) – http://www.yzu.edu.cn/english/index.htm Jiangnan University (73) – http://www.jiangnan.edu.cn/english/index.html http://www.jiangnan.edu.cn/english/index.html Jiangsu University (79) – http://oec.ujs.edu.cn/pub/eng/
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Jiangsu Universities Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University – http://xjtlu.edu.cn Changzhou University (formerly Jiangsu Polytechnic University) – http://www.jpu.edu.cn/eng/menu/index01.htm http://www.jpu.edu.cn/eng/menu/index01.htm Nanjing Arts University – http://www.njarti.cn http://www.njarti.cn Nantong University – http://english.ntu.edu.cn http://english.ntu.edu.cn
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Summer Research Program Application Open to both Graduate and Undergraduate Students Completion of 2 years of study in Canada Nominated by home university Pay tuition at home university International Students may participate – No scholarships available
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Summer Research Program Application Minimum of 3 Months – May-August Scholarship of $2500 Research Linkage??? – Faculty Supervisor at home university and faculty member in Jiangsu – Agree on research program – Letters from both faculty with application
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Summer Research Program Application No Existing Research Linkage??? – Statement of research interest Approved by Faculty member at home university – OJS will assist student to identify a supervisor in Jiangsu Complete Summer Research Program Application Form – http://ojs.ouinternational.ca/ http://ojs.ouinternational.ca/ Submit to Home University
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Summer Research Program in Jiangsu Jiangsu Universities are in Session in May and June – Possible to take some courses – Work directly with a faculty supervisor as part of a research team – Chinese Language Courses also available Credit Transfer is responsibility of Student and Home University
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Why China?? Emerging political and economic power Understanding the language and culture Enhanced job prospects Cultural travel/tourism opportunities – One of greatest world cultures with long history Great Wall and Forbidden City--Beijing Terra Cotta Warriors—Xi’an Nanjing one of first capitals of China—Ming Dynasty Tombs— City Walls—Purple Mountain—Sun Yat Sen Living Costs – Accommodation on campus (approx $60-$100/month) – Meals on campus (approx $25-$70 depending on Chinese or Foreign cafeterias)
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Why China? FINANCES – Rent (student residence)1000 Y – Student service fee)various – Student cafeteria600 Y – Groceries100 Y – Phone (basic)100 Y – Public transportation100 Y – Travel300 Y – Postage50 Y – Books20 Y – Other entertainment200 Y Total monthly expenses CA$300-400 Health Insurance600/Y
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Accommodation
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Why China? WEATHER Average Annual Temp is 13-16 C Cold winters and hot summers Spring and Fall are very nice Summer is rainy season – Lack of central heating/AC FOOD – Lots of variety both on and off campus – Be adventurous – Fast food—McDs, Pizza Hut, KFC, Coffee Shops – Good Beer
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Why China?Beijing
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Why China?Nanjing
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Why China?Suzhou
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Why China?Yangzhou
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Why China?Zhenjiang
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Why China?Culture
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What Next?? Apply to your home university first Selected student applications forwarded to OJS Program Office by home university by Jan 31, 2014 – Must list three universities – Placements considered by Academic Directors in February- March – Successful applicants advised by early April 2014 Orientation Session – Will be held in MAY 2014 at York University Program Commences September 2014
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What Next?? More Information – www.ojs.ouinternational.ca www.ojs.ouinternational.ca Contact me at dmwood@ouinternational.ca dmwood@ouinternational.ca Contact Emily Zhao at the Program Office at admin@ouinternational.ca
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