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West Lake Experience

This programme is open to students who wish to spend 4 weeks in Hangzhou, enrolled at Zhejiang University as Mandarin Chinese language students. Classes are held daily and a rich programme of extra-curricular activities is provided.

Dates for the 2010 programme are September 4^th to September 30^th (minor changes might take place and will be notified immediately).

This programme is available for a maximum of 10 students.

Among benefits enjoyed by students joining the programme are privileged access to ad-hoc instructors and special assistance by a dedicated local member of staff.

The comprehensive fee for this scheme is 1.100€, comprehensive of

4 weeks of intensive language tuition
a rich programme of extra-curricular activities
trips in and around Hangzhou
accommodation at the local international university dormitory
meals at the university canteen
the possibility to share the room with a Chinese roommate (only if requested)

Flights to and from Hangzhou are the only major cost that is not included in the fee (a return flight from Italy is usually around 650€ - 750€; early booking is advisable).

The Faculty of Political Science offers 3 scholarships for this programme covering the entire 1.100€ fee.

This programme is available exclusively for current students and recent graduates from the Laurea Magistrale in Scienze Internazionali at the Faculty of Political Science, University of Torino.

Upon attendance of the program and successful sitting of the final tests, participants will be awarded 9 CFU, counting as “Esame a scelta” in their “Piano di studio”. Grades will be issued in the usual /30 format.

Students are reminded that competition for securing a place can be very intense. The Selection Committee will consider the following factors in reaching a decision: academic transcript, personal CV, proficiency in English, participation to activities organized within the Scienze Internazionali degree programme, previous knowledge of Chinese mandarin language (beneficial but not compulsory). Potentially successful candidates will be interviewed individually before a final decision is taken. Interviews will be conducted in English.

For further information on how to apply, please check this FAQ list.

Application deadline for the 2010 programme is June 18^th 2010.

WLE info updated 4^th May 2010