2024 Harvard Winter Program in Shanghai China
The city of Shanghai has brought together diverse peoples, cultures, and economies from various parts of China and around the world. Blending cultural studies with social sciences, 2024 Harvard Winter Program in Shanghai, China will help you understand the city.
Program dates: November 8, 2024 to December 21, 2024
Apply by: August 25, 2024
Program Structure
This six-week program includes two courses on Shanghai's cultural history and economic development experiences. You start each week with two days of seminars (研讨会) designed to let you see Shanghai differently. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, the group moves to a field site for a hands-on research practicum (实践操作课) in companies, government offices, and communities. Over the weekend, you try your own hands at exploring the city and its economy, working on creative projects and/or research papers, with a flexible final project format that accommodates student priorities.
The program counts as two semester-long courses of degree credit (学分), 4 credits each. Both program courses can count towards East Asian Studies credit.
Accommodations
You will live in an on-campus hotel in one of China's most distinguished academic institutions. Hotel services include wi-fi, daily housekeeping, safe for storage of valuables, cafeteria and gym. Apart from all the practical conveniences of a student district, the campus also offers library access and will be an ideal base for your creative and research projects.
Application
To apply, you must:
•Be at least 18 years old
•Have completed at least one year of college
•Be in good academic standing
Students enrolled at any university are welcome to apply.
The Winter 2024 application will be available in early July. Each program has unique requirements included in the online application. Beginning your application early is the best way to ensure that you have sufficient time to review and complete the application requirements by the deadline.
If you have questions about the application, please contact the Harvard Study Abroad Office by email at winterabroad@winter.harvard.edu.
