Transcript Semester Abroad or Working in Weifang

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Opportunities at
Bemidji State University
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Semester Abroad or Working
Abroad in Weifang China
Why is BSU pushing for this?
How can I afford to do this?
Partnerships in 18 countries, 12,000 students (9,000
from International) & Recruitment in 42 countries
Canada
UK
Netherlands
Switzerland
USA
Spain
Argentina
Australia
Belgium
Brazil
Cambodia
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
England
France
Germany
Hong Kong
India
Iran
Italy
Japan
Korea
Corporate Locations
Japan
China
Jordan
Korea
Mexico
India
Taiwan
Jamaica
Vietnam
Philippines
Brazil
Australia
Joint Program Schools
CIBT Education Group Inc.
Malaysia
Mexico
Mongolia
Pakistan
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Spain
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Turkey
Ukraine
United Arab
Emirates
United States
Uruguay
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
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Semester Abroad
Details
Semester Abroad at Weifang
University
• Fall semester; End of August – December 20
• Spring semester; End of February – End of July
• Take prep course last 8 weeks of semester
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Semester Abroad
• Register for 12 or more BSU credits
o 6 will be taught as face courses at WFU and we will
have those course numbers soon
o 6 or more online from BSU
• Stay in faculty apartments
o Furnished; You pay rent and utilities
How is this Affordable?
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Tuition for 12 BSU credits: Same as staying at BSU
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1 credit preparatory course this spring: $250
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Passport and visa costs: $305 (or less if you already have a passport)
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Travel: $1,400 round trip (approx.)
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Housing and meals: $3,300 for a semester at BSU
$1,500 for a semester at Weifang U
$1,800 savings
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Insurance and discount card $125 (International Program Center at
BSU)
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Net costs for the semester:
$280 above staying at BSU
What is Required?
Other Semester Abroad Opportunities
Coming
• China
o Dongbei University of Finance and Economics in Dalian
o Taiyuan University of Technology in Shanxi
o Guangzhou U in Guangzhou
o Liaoning U in Liaoning
•
U of Lucerne in Switzerland
•
U of Comoros, Comoros Islands
•
U of Iceland in Reykjavik
•
Recife, Brazil
•
Argentina?
Global Institute of Management
and Economics at DUFE in
Dalian China
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjiccRRJRJE
CIBT International College
of Guangzhou University
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOrZoobZOAg
University of Lucerne
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqK2WpHDmbI
University of the Comores
Comoros Islands
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=en
dscreen&v=j0WqfH9MssU
Work Abroad for CIBT
Specifics
Work Abroad for CIBT
• CIBT Education Group, Weifang University,
Beihai College and Bemidji State University
collaborates to offer Work Abroad
opportunities
• CIBT will provide at least 6 positions for
BSU students each Chinese educational
term (Feb-July; Aug-January)
Work Abroad for CIBT
• For upper-division undergraduate students
at BSU, graduate students, or recent
graduates (within past year) from Bemidji
State University
• This is a competitive application process
and applicants will be screened and hired
by CIBT as they would for any corporate
position.
Working Abroad: Details
• Location: Weifang University and Beihai College, Weifang, China
• Teaching Duties: English language teaching to individuals and
groups, adults, college students and children. Classroom
management, creation of lesson plans, curriculum development, and
informal co- curricular language instruction, English corner and other
co-curricular activities, as required.
• Administrative Duties: Marketing and promotional activities, event
planning, BSU student recruitment, participation in college fairs and
informational seminars organized by CIBT Education Group and
other duties as required.
• Academic Terms: February – July (6 months); August – January (6
months)
Courses Offered While
Working Abroad
• College Courses Offered: Up to two courses (6 credit
hours) in beginning or intermediate Chinese for spring
and fall terms are available at Weifang University. Full
tuition waivers provided while you work for CIBT.
• Assignment: 40 hours per week, approximately 10-15
hours of classroom instruction and related instructional
activities; the remainder in marketing and promotional
activities and other duties as assigned.
• Salary: RMB 3175 (approximately $500USD) per month
Accommodations, etc.
• Accommodation: Provided free of charge in semi-private
(shared, 2 persons per unit) furnished accommodation in staff
housing adjacent to Weifang University. Included are basic
furnishings, double bed, appliances, cable TV, A/C, and
internet connection. Utility subsidy not to exceed RMB 300
per month also provided.
• Airfare: Roundtrip airfare allowance is provided to selected
participants.
• Student Health Insurance: Emergency secondary insurance
provided while on assignment in China; can keep BSU
insurance if a student at BSU while working abroad for a
semester
• In-Country Transportation: Provided for work-related
activities
Final Details on Work Abroad
• Paid Holidays: Provided
• Visa Assistance and Fees: Provided
• Application & Deadline: Letter of interest and resume should
be submitted online to David An, CIBT VP for China
Operations by December 16 for spring semesters and by May
1 for fall semesters. David’s email address
is: [email protected]
• For additional information about this opportunity, please
contact David An directly via email.
• The Office of International Programs at 218-755-4096 or via
email at http://www.bemidjistate.edu/students/international/
can provide information about going abroad to work or study.
• Contact our visiting professor from Weifang University, Sui
(Rose) Hongxia via email: [email protected]
Why consider this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQuye9xtIzw
Go to Elaina’s blog to see what living and working
in Weifang was like for her:
http://elainaross.wordpress.com/