"CLI was very accommodating to individual and group needs. The flexibility of CLI made the trip completely stress-free..."
Noel van Aartrijk, Summer 2010
"The educational value that I received from only three weeks was incredible. To me, the most important aspect of CLI’s services was probably how open and readily available the instructors were at any given time."
Nicholas Gacos, Virginia Tech
"Speaking Chinese one-on-one is CRUCIAL to learning Chinese. Like I keep telling everyone, I learned more in three weeks with CLI than I did in one semester at school..."
Megan Lawson, Virginia Tech
China Study Tours
Youth Summer Camp 2013
This upcoming summer, CLI invites the whole family on an incredible 2-week learning experience in China. Students will take part in daily language lessons and cultural learning in the beautiful southern Chinese city of Guilin. In addition to this in-class time, CLI will also provide daily activities designed to showcase the remarkable beauty and culture of southern China. For the final four days of program participants’ stay, CLI will lead the Summer Camp group to China’s famed capital city of Beijing.
Program Itinerary: China Summer Camp 2013
Program Dates (tentative): August 2 - August 15
Application Deadline: May 15, 2013
May 2013: China Sustainability Initiative
The Chinese Language Institute is pleased to introduce an upcoming China-based research and consulting project in conjunction with the China Sustainability Initiative (CSI). Students and faculty will work together as a professional consulting team to complete a sustainable development project alongside a dynamic collection of local partners. Eligible participants include graduate and senior undergraduate students, alumni interested in lifelong service learning, and professionals seeking international work experience. Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2010, so apply early!
Brochure: May 2011 Sustainability Seminar
Program Dates: May 17 - May 28
College Credit: 6 graduate-level credits (transcript issued by Virginia Tech)
Application Deadline: March 1, 2011
2013 Summer Study Tour: Rising China
This upcoming summer, join Lynchburg College for an unforgettable 15-day journey to some of China's most beautiful and awe-inspiring sites. Earn college credit while delving into Mandarin culture and attending in-depth seminars with a variety of local and international hosts.
Location: Guilin, Yangshuo, Shanghai and Beijing
Program Itinerary: Rising China
Program Dates: May 23 - June 6
Partner University: Lynchburg College
Max Enrollment: 25 students
Faculty Leaders: Dr. Dan Messerschmidt & Dr. Robert Harding
Academic Focus: International Management & International Studies
College Credit: 6 credits
