Glimpses of China Program

hsmomstef
Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:15:52 +0000

I researched the program a year ago when my son was looking at applying. It is somewhat selective – they don’t take every applicant, but not a ton are turned away. They are looking more for maturity and interest than a 4.0, but they do want strong students. It is not meant as a language program or a tour group – but more an exposure to the culture and how it is adapting to the new globalizing world.

The references I checked were all glowing – the kids and parents thought the program was fantastic. the only complaint that I heard was that the rules were very strict (especially compared to other summer programs, where the kids are pretty much given free reign). When I asked about the “rules”, I was told that most were imposed as a condition of the Chinese government for the program to be held there. From what I understood, the kids are not allowed to “wander the streets and explore on their own” but can only travel as part of a planned group activity.