CHINA SUMMER PROJECT

“China was life-altering. I walked away with some amazing friendships, a better understanding of and an appreciation for China, and perhaps a better understanding of myself and who I am.” Kate, Boston University

This summer, share God’s love with Chinese university students in this 4-week cultural exchange program and service project. Opportunities await for making lasting friendships, exchanging culture, and discovering if you’re called to a career of service overseas.

This adventure is for you if you are:

a group of 8-12 college/grad students with your own team leader
committed to sharing God’s love with others
open to new cultural experiences
native English speakers (no Chinese required)

Project includes:

Orientation & Training

personal preparation and team building facilitated by GLS staff
to be held in major cities where the teams come from
3-5 days in May-June with flexible dates to optimally serve your group

3-4 Weeks in China

departure from San Francisco – Saturday, July 6, 2013
return to San Francisco – Sunday, July 28, 2013

2 weeks of cultural exchange discussions (in English) with Chinese university students
meeting with missional professionals in business, technology, medicine, and other fields, and visit multinational companies

1 week of community service in partnership with Chinese university students that you have become friends with during the first two weeks
- a week-long day camp for migrant school children in an urban setting or
- a week-long summer camp for junior high or high school students in rural China

Debriefing & Re-entry Preparation

2-3 days in your home city after you return to North America
processing personal and group experience
reflection and integration of lessons learned from the summer experience

Location & Housing

You will stay on or near university campuses in large urban cities. Housing is modest, but clean dormitories, guest houses, or hotels. Locations will be assigned after acceptance. Placement requests will be accommodated as best we can.

Deadline for Team Application: April 15, 2013

Team Application Fee: US$200

Estimated Project Costs:

Cost for individual students:

international airfare
US$250 per student to cover visa fees; immunizations; room & board for orientation & debriefing; personal spending money
most expenses after arrival in China will be covered by a special grant

Costs for team: