Set in beautiful Hangzhou, Experience China provides a rich, cultural immersion with the comfort and safety of an organized and well-staffed international learning community.

As a student in the Experience China (ExC) program you will participate in a directed study of Chinese culture alongside your general education courses. The relationship between the United States and China has been described as important not only for the citizens of our two countries, but also for a new era of global development. Position yourself on the leading edge of this new era by immersing yourself in the historic, diverse, and complex culture of China with the ExC program.

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ExC - Spring 2013 Participants, May Commencement

Student Application Deadlines

Complete student applications are due in the Administrative Office of the Experience China program by the following absolute deadlines: 

• Fall 2013 - April 15, 2013

• Spring 2014 - November 1, 2013

The earlier students submit their complete applications, the more certain it is that they will be guaranteed a spot. If there are spots available, applications will be accepted until the absolute deadline. Please check with the Office of International Education/Programs on your home campus to determine what their in-house deadlines are.

 Pre-Departure Orientation Dates for UWRF Fall 2013 ExC participants

General Orientation: Wednesday, April 24, 2013  2-4 p.m. OR  Thursday, April 25, 2013  6-8 p.m. Global Connections 102 Hagestad Hall  

Experience China Orientation: Thursday, May 2, 2013 6-9 p.m. Global Connections 102 Hagestad Hall