2011 China Summer Camp by Wuxi iCarnegie Institute & China Adventure Club

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Our iCarnegie Summer Camp is the perfect way for burgeoning students to a leg up on the competition in the technology field. The institute is a joint venture between Carnegie Melon University and the Chinese Government, and at the Wuxi Carnegie Institute you will receive instruction and guidance on all the latest trends and developments in China’s ever evolving high tech industry. The length of the trip is completely customizable and up to your discretion, as it can be designed to run for 10-14 days or for as long as 21 days. In addition, you will also be given interactive instruction and lessons on a wide range of vital Chinese subjects: Chinese language and characters, calligraphy, cooking, martial arts, recreational games, and more!

In addition to the knowledge you’ll gain at the institute, you’ll also get to venture out to China’s cultural and commercial capitals. You’ll first arrive in Beijing, where you’ll get to visit China’s political center in Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, and you’ll then set out for Jiangsu province, the engine that is driving China’s dramatic growth. You’ll spend time in Nanjing and Suzhou, both of which have much to offer in the way of attractions, both ancient and modern. You’ll end your tour in Shanghai, China’s largest city and commercial capital.

Another valuable component of this program are the personal contacts and connections you’ll make. During your stay at the iCarnegie Institute you’ll collaborate and interact with your Chinese counterparts, granting you key insight into the Chinese educational system. Of course, you’ll also have the opportunity to make new friends as well as network with China’s technological elite.

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Sample Itinerary

Our program is fully-customizable. Below is a sample 21-day itinerary to serve as a blue-print.

(B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner).

Day 1 arrive in Beijing

You will fly into the Beijing airport, and upon arrival you will be met by your guide. You will then be taken to your hotel, where you will check in and unpack. We’ll then head out for a day tour of Beijing, with our first stop being the Summer Palace.
The Summer Palace has the largest royal park and being well preserved, the Summer Palace is ranked amongst the most noted and classical gardens of the world.

We’ll then drive over to the Olympic Green, where a majority of the 2008 Olympic events took place. The highlights that you will see today include the Bird’s Nest (officially known as the Beijing National stadium) and the Water Cube (the Beijing National Aquatics Center).
In the evening you will be treated to a performance of traditional Chinese acrobatics.

Day 2 Beijing-Wuxi (B, L, D) (by train)

After breakfast in the hotel we will head over to the center of Beijing, Tiananmen Square. The largest public square in the world, Tiananmen Square is seen as China’s political center. After walking across the street, we will enter what is perhaps the greatest attraction in China, the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City is the largest surviving palace complex, as well as the former home of the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasty.

You will then be taken to the most iconic of China’s sights, the Great Wall. The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest sights in the world. We will drive back into Beijing, and after dinner you’ll be taken to the train station, where you will catch your sleeper train to Wuxi.

Day3 Wuxi (B, L, D)

You will arrive in Wuxi, and at the station you’ll be met by your guide. You will then be taken to the Carnegie Institute, which is where you will be living and studying for the next few weeks. You will check into your dormitory, and then the leaders and instructors of the institute will give you a briefing on what to expect and a welcome speech.


Day 4 Wuxi iCarnegie Institute (B, L, D)

In the morning, you will start your course on the Chinese language, learning basic dialogue and Chinese characters. Mandarin (standard Chinese) is the most used mother tongue on the planet with over 800 million native speakers. You’ll then begin your courses on traditional Chinese customs and culture. Which will include Traditional Medicine, Chinese cuisine, Calligraphy, various forms of Chinese opera, as well as other fascinating and various aspects of this rich land. In the evening, you will get some downtime, where you will be able to play some popular Chinese games.

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