Princeton in Beijing is happy to announce Winter in Hangzhou: A Two-Week Cultural Exploration in Hangzhou, China, sponsored by Princeton in Beijing and the Zhejiang University of Technology International College. This two-week study abroad session will take place from January 5 to January 18, 2025, on the campus of Zhejiang University of Technology, and features a robust itinerary of activities, including site visits, lectures, and academic exchanges, offering deep dives into various aspects of Chinese culture. Note: this is not a credit-bearing program.

Eligibility: This opportunity is only available to currently enrolled Princeton undergraduates who are currently taking, or have already taken, a 400-level CHI course at Princeton University. While this program is not a language program, advanced proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is required. Participants must have a passport with at least 6 months of validity after January 18, 2025, to travel to Hangzhou.

Apply here: Winter in Hangzhou Application

Additional details for the Winter in Hangzhou Cultural Exploration are as follows:

Sponsored by: Princeton in Beijing & Zhejiang University of Technology International College 
Cohort Leaders: Dr. Jing Wang (Director of the Chinese Language Program and Director of Princeton in Beijing), Jieyun Zhu (Chinese language faculty)
Location: Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
Duration: 2 weeks; January 5 to January 18, 2025
Costs: Accommodations, meals, program-related local travel, roundtrip airfare (up to $2000), and visa application fees, are covered by the sponsors; participants are responsible for all other personal expenses 
Tentative Itinerary (certain activities subject to change):

Apply here: Winter in Hangzhou Application