China: IFSA Shanghai

• Students usually take 6 credits of Chinese language.
• Students with no background in Chinese language may opt to take the 1-credit Essential Chinese language course during the first few weeks of the program, which will help them build the skills to communicate effectively and navigate a new culture.
• Students may also opt to do the Chinese language intensive program, which requires two prior semesters of Chinese and is entirely language-focused (students must sign a language pledge to only use Chinese during their time abroad).

Students choose one of the following IFSA core courses depending on their chosen track:

• SOCI260: Chinese Society in the 21st Century
• ECON360: China: Economic Giant

Students will then choose their additional courses from the array of other IFSA courses. See below for links to course titles, descriptions, and full syllabi.

• IFSA Asian Studies courses (including Urban Planning, IR, HIS, etc.)
• IFSA Business and Economics courses

• Students on the program will take Chinese language, one of the two IFSA core courses, and at least one other IFSA course for a total of 12-15 credits.
• Grades appear on the Rollins transcript and factor into the GPA. It can take up to three months for grades to be processed.
• Students can take major and minor courses abroad (with approval from the academic department) and can also take competencies and rFLA200-level seminars abroad (with approval from the Registrar).

• Student can cook in the shared kitchen or eat out, as there is no meal plan.
• There are a variety of inexpensive restaurants near the housing. It’s easy to purchase a full meal for $10, and breakfast and lunch are often as low as $5. There are Western-style restaurants and bars about a 20-minute walk from the housing.
• As part of the orientation program, students are introduced to some of the local restaurants and learn how to order in a Chinese restaurant (including key terms for reading menus!).

• IFSA organizes a one-week field study trip for students during the fall and spring semesters, usually to Yunnan or Qinghai province to learn about China’s social, economic, and geographic diversity.
• Students also have a free week for independent travel.
• IFSA organized visits to famous sites in Shanghai as well as cultural performances, special lectures, walking tours, dumpling cooking, Tai Chi lessons, and more!
• There is also a language table and a Chinese buddy program, and students are encouraged to join any of the SUFE student clubs and orgs to interact with Chinese students.
• Additional activities are connected to the core courses: students on the Public Health rack will attend clinic visits and professional healthcare-related events, and students on the Business track visit companies in Shanghai.

• Non-Asian students, especially BIPOC, may experience stares and heightened curiosity from locals. Make sure to check the resources available on the International Program's MyRollins "Your Identity Abroad" page.
• Although there are no legal restrictions on same-sex relationships attitudes toward members of the LGBTQIA+ community vary. Make sure to check the US Department of State LGBTI Travelers page and ILGA Sexual Orientation Laws in the World for more information and the IP "Your Identity Abroad" page in MyRollins.
• Students with mobility disabilities may find accessibility and accommodations different from the United States. Check the US Department of State Travelers with Disabilities and specific to the country, Mobility International USA, and the IP "Your Identity Abroad" page in MyRollins.

• Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
• Clean record with the Office of Community Standards and good academic and college standing
• Professional application: materials are submitted on-time, are edited before submission, and are thorough and thoughtful
• Minimum 2.75 GPA
• Required advising session (30 minutes). Please schedule an appointment.

• 1 year of College-level Chinese is recommended, but not required
• Strong resume, cover letter, and successful internship interview
• Prerequisites: INB Students must have completed at least one of the following courses: INB 337, INB 365, INB 372