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Academics
While working in Shanghai, you’ll enroll in a required 3- or 6-credit academic internship seminar with other IES interns, where you’ll gain context for your internship placement by examining cultural issues in the workplace. Topics covered include:
- Understanding business culture
- Improving communication in the workplace
- Strengthening work attitude and aptitude
- Resolving conflicts
- Navigating issues, challenges, and opportunities so you can succeed on the job in Shanghai and when you return home
Upon arrival you will spend two weeks at a local university taking a required 3-credit Mandarin language or Chinese Studies class. 3-credit Chinese language courses at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels will be offered.
Courses
This is a list of planned course offerings. A final list of course offerings will be made available to you in your MyIESabroad account.
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN 101 - Chinese Language in Context: Novice Abroad I | Summer | Chinese | 3 |
| CN 201 - Chinese Language in Context: Novice Abroad III | Chinese | 3 | |
| CN 301 - Chinese Language in Context: Emerging Independent Abroad I | Chinese | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN 395A - Leading Across Cultures: Internship Seminar | Summer | English | 3 |
| IN 395B - Leading Across Cultures: Internship Seminar | Summer | English | 6 |
Partner Institution(s)
Donghua University
english.dhu.edu.cn/
Donghua University (DHU) is one of China's key public research institutions known for its specialization in information technology, design, textile engineering, material science, and international trade. The IES Internships program will be located on the main Donghua campus in southwest Shanghai. DHU started accepting international students as early as 1954, positioning themselves as an open-minded university welcoming overseas students to enroll in undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs, as well as non-degree Chinese language programs.
Field Trips & Events
You can participate in field trips and extracurricular activities in and around Shanghai as well as cultural events at the IES Abroad Shanghai Center. Potential trip destinations include:
Tongli
1 DAY
Explore the town often referred to as “Chinese Venice,” where 15 small, criss-crossing river lanes are spanned by nearly 50 bridges. These bridges are regarded as sacred architecture by the local people.
Huangshan or Taishan
3 DAYS
In a weekend field trip to the Chinese countryside, you will visit either Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) or Taishan - both UNESCO World Heritage Sites that have inspired many of China’s greatest painters. Spend time exploring the stunning landscapes and mountain ranges, while learning about the region’s impact on Chinese civilization.
Daily Life
Part of making you feel at home in Shanghai is doing our best to help you feel safe and cared for. Whether it is an orientation program that makes you feel prepared, housing that is well-located and comfortable, or networking and social event with Chinese professionals, we’re all about our student services.
Orientation
The staff at our Shanghai Center will welcome you for orientation. This includes an introduction to the city and program, including housing, commuting, and professional and cultural expectations. The Shanghai Center is your central place for instruction, support, and meeting other interns.
Housing
We want to make sure that your greatest challenge is deciding which landmarks to see first or discovering the best café—not finding a place to live where you feel comfortable. We do our best to locate housing that is reflective of how the local students are living. Our goal is that when you leave Shanghai, it will feel like home.
Homestays – Live in a home with a local Chinese family. Breakfast and dinner are provided twice a day, five days a week.
Apartments - Live in an apartment with other IES Abroad students at the modern New Harbour Service Apartments (where the IES Abroad Shanghai Center is located).
The standard, fully furnished apartment has two or three bedrooms with one or two bathrooms and one kitchen. You may share a double bedroom with another IES Abroad student or have a single room.
This option does not include a meal plan, but you can cook for yourself, eat in a campus cafeteria, or at nearby restaurants.
We want to make sure that your greatest challenge is deciding which landmarks to see first or discovering the best café—not finding a place to live where you feel comfortable. We do our best to locate housing that is reflective of how the local students are living. Our goal is that when you leave Shanghai, it will feel like home.
Get to Know Your New City
Immerse yourself in Chinese customs and traditions at the Lantern Festival in the spring semester or the Shanghai Tourism Festival in the fall.
Explore Xintiandi’s North and South Blocks, where the past meets present in this chic shopping and dining district.
Take a boat ride around the Bund to see the beauty of Shanghai architecture in all its glory!
See the extensive Chinese garden with its classic architecture, beautiful sculptures and carvings, then walk the photogenic Nine-Bend Bridge that connects the two to shop and dine at the Bazaar.
It is a small world after all! Plan a trip to the famous Disney theme park, filled with attractions you know and love, and new ones, too.
Program Cost
Consider these prices as a starting point. We encourage you to contact your study abroad office to determine the actual cost to you when factoring in financial aid, scholarships, your home school policies, and other factors.
Use our budget worksheet to calculate your costs
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