Princeton in Beijing Summer Program
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International Study Award (ISA)
The ISA provides a stipend for one credit-bearing summer study abroad experience for eligible undergraduates receiving a Yale scholarship. You must apply to Yale Study Abroad and be approved for a Yale Summer Session Programs Abroad or Non-Yale Summer Abroad program. Yale Study Abroad does not administer the ISA. For all ISA-related details, including how to request funding, when it gets disbursed, how much funding you can expect, and more, visit the ISA website.
Program Information
Location
Beijing, China
Term
Summer
Language
Chinese
Minimum Language Requirement
Completion of the L2 level of host language, or equivalent.
Area of Focus
Arts & Humanities
Structure
Study Center
Description
Update: This program will be offered at Princeton's campus in NJ in Summer 2023 and not eligible for study abroad.
The Princeton in Beijing summer program has established its own distinctive pedagogy based on the belief that a strong foundation with an emphasis on accurate pronunciation and grammar is absolutely necessary for language mastery. The total immersion approach includes such special features as: a student pledge to speak no language other than Mandarin Chinese throughout the session; individual tutorial sessions in the afternoons; constant contact with faculty and other students in campus life; and special lectures on aspects of China studies.
Two-Part Application Process
Applying to a Year or Term Abroad or a Non-Yale Summer Abroad study abroad program is a two-part process. These are separate application processes with individual deadlines and can be done simultaneously.
- You must apply to your intended program for admission by applying online from the program’s website. Select the Program Website button below to be directed to more information.
- You must apply to Yale Study Abroad for approval to study abroad and the ability to transfer the credit back to your Yale degree. The designated list of programs on our website does not constitute pre-approval or automatic approval from Yale. You must apply to our office by the relevant deadline in order to be approved. Select the Apply to Yale Study Abroad button below to be directed to more information.
Notes
Richard U. Light Fellowship
This program is eligible for the Light Fellowship. To learn more about this funding opportunity, including eligibility requirements, the application process, and deadlines, please visit their website.