We are delighted to announce the launch of CAPA’s new center in Beijing, China. Located inside the Imperial Ancestral Temple, in the Palace of Culture building in Wen Hua Gong (Mandarin Palace), the CAPA Center is in the heart of the Chinese capital. Our offices and classrooms are part of an enclosed space within the Imperial Palace and near the impressive buildings of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square as well as many other important political and historical venues. The school overlooks the palace gardens which house the ancient trees typical of Chinese landscapes.
The move into China is significant for CAPA. President John Christian says the following about CAPA’s expansion into Beijing:
“We are delighted to be able to offer visiting faculty and students the CAPA experience in the heart of Beijing with the same levels of support and cultural enrichment we are known for around the world. Being located in the Imperial Palace and the heart of Beijing offers CAPA a unique opportunity to genuinely immerse students into the culture and incredible energy Beijing has to offer. Having been a student in Beijing for 2 years in the late eighties, I know how much China can offer visiting students both educationally and personally. We look forward to working with you in China!"
CAPA will begin hosting faculty-led customized programs in the summer of 2010. Future development of an independent enrollment study abroad program is scheduled for 2011. The CAPA Beijing Study Center has classrooms and teaching resources for visiting faculty to use for the duration of their teaching stay as well as CAPA program advisors to assist both faculty and students in maximizing their learning and life in Beijing.
We will offer a variety of internship options in Beijing in fields such as tourism, education, communication, marketing and business. Internships can be added as a component to a faculty-led program or be full time. Like in the other CAPA centers, all interns participate in a reflective seminar entitled Perspectives in Experiential Learning Abroad. CAPA faculty conducts weekly seminars and mentor internship students to ensure substantive learning occurs over the course of a term.
Students and visiting faculty can choose from two housing options. CAPA's Living Abroad Center is a 10-minute walk from our study center and is located within walking distance to the Forbidden City. We will offer single or double rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Guesthouse facilities include a bar and restaurant, launderette, TV lounge and Internet café. Half board including breakfast at the guesthouse and lunch at the school restaurant is included and served from Monday to Friday. Alternatively, one- and two-bedroom apartments are available near Dongdan Metro Station. Each apartment has bedroom areas usually shared between two or three students, a reception room with TV and lounge furniture and a fully equipped kitchen.
For more information on the CAPA Beijing Study Center, please contact a Program Development Consultant on 800-793-0334.
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