Summer camp is a fun way to practice Chinese and experience studying abroad! Spend five weeks immersing yourself in Chinese language and culture in Taiyuan, one of China's oldest cities, established in 500B.C.

  On the weekends visit such sites as the Great Wall, Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors, a rural village and much more. You will have the opportunity to participate in Wushu, calligraphy and other elective classes during the week. The program includes placement with Chinese families that will help you practice Chinese, introduce you to home-made Chinese cooking and make the way for lifelong friendships.

  Jumpstart Your College Education now!

  This upcoming summer of 2009, the University of Wisconsin System has paired up with Mercan to offer high school students FOUR transferrable college credits for participating in the Summer Camp.

   www.uwc.edu/academics/china/

  Immerse yourself in the culture and language of China in this five-week program open to Mandarin language learners of all levels, including beginners. This University of Wisconsin Colleges program is designed to give high school students like you a stimulating and exciting college study abroad experience. It is the most affordable, high-quality program available in the U.S.
and you get to earn four college credits!

  Based in the historic city of Taiyuan, China's ancient former capital, you will live with a Chinese family and be placed in morning classes appropriate to your level. You will also have an opportunity to participate in cultural workshops such as Wushu, Chinese watercolor painting and other activities in the afternoons. Weekends will offer excursions to areas of interest, including a remote mountain village. The program also includes touring to Beijing and Xian.

Tentative Travel Dates:
July 7-August 9, 2009

Estimated Cost: $2,949
(Comprehensive fee includes tuition, meals, home stays, all travel and accommodations within China and insurance)

International Airfare: Approximately $1,500
(Fuel surcharges and taxes are subject to change until booking in March, 2009)

To Apply:
$500 deposit and application are due Feb.1, 2009. Full payment due March 1, 2009

Contact:
call Tim Urbonya 608-263-9676 or
e-mail: tim.urbonya@uwc.edu or

call Mercan (414)258-9889 or
e-mail us at mercanchinese@gmail.com

For More Information:
Application forms, itinerary, deadlines and additional information available at: www.uwc.edu/academics/china/

About the Facilitator
Tim Urbonya worked as an educator at both the high school and collegiate level in China for more than 12 years. Tim is Director of Continuing Education and Study Abroad for UW Colleges.

High school students participating in the program must:
- Be at least high school juniors or seniors by fall 2009
- Be at least 16 years of age at the time of travel
- Obtain at least two letters of endorsement from a counselor, instructor or principal

An orientation will be scheduled in April 2009.

The program is provided in partnership with the Mercan Chinese Language Institute (www.mercanschool.org), a Wauwatosa, Wisconsin-based organization that enrolls more than 6,000 students in language training facilities both in Milwaukee and Taiyuan (www.mercanschool.com).