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China

(Includes programs in Hong Kong. Most Tibetan Studies programs are located in India. See separate page for Taiwan.)

About

• CIA World Factbook (China) - basic facts and figures
• CIA World Factbook (Hong Kong) - basic facts and figures
• Embassy website - visitor information including visa requirements
• Educational and cultural information from IIE - educational and cultural information

Health and Safety

• See the U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet for information about security within the country, for any Travel Warnings that may have been issued, as well as information about visas and other travel documentation you may need before you leave.
• See the Center for Disease Control's Travelers' Health page for information about health concerns or required vaccinations.
• Study abroad students are advised to register themselves with the U.S. Embassy in the host country, either in person or online at https://travelregistration.state.gov/.

Student Experiences

Student Blogs

• From Wooster to Hong Kong (FSB Exchange at Chinese University of Hong Kong - Hong Kong, spring 2009)

Student Spotlight

• SuLing Lim(pdf)
• Study Abroad China - testimonials from Miami students who went to China through CET

Messages from Past Students

• "Most of the students go Europe because it is easy and comfortable, but take a step out on the edge and go to Asia. You will find out you love it."
• "Everyone was very willing to talk to me and explain anything I asked about. I ended the semester with a good Chinese friend and several other Chinese acquaintances."
• "I was able to book flights very easily and go pretty much wherever I wanted. I took numerous trips while I was in China - I wanted to take advantage of my location."
• "When I first got to China I was in Beijing. Beijing is a huge city and it was something I was not used to (that’s why I was experiencing culture shock). Once I arrived in Xi’an I was very comfortable."