[IEFP_StudyAbroad] Study Abroad E-News: Crimson Summer Exchange 2008
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Crimson Summer Exchange (CSE) 2008
Introduction
The Crimson Summer Exchange (CSE) is a
cross-cultural educational program that brings
Western university students (Fellows) and Chinese
youth together in a learning environment intended
to bridge cultures. As one of the most highly
regarded summer programs for high school and
entering university students in China, CSE has
served more than 1000 students over four years.
CSE continues to strive to create meaningful
cross-cultural dialogue among Fellows and
students, to cultivate intellectual curiosity and
cultural awareness, and to build new perspectives
and lasting friendships. Supported by an
innovative curriculum, the 2008 CSE Fellows will
bring their experiences and passions as
undergraduate and graduate students at leading
world universities to lead and mentor students in
Hong Kong SAR and Mainland China.
Theme of CSE 2008
The theme of this year’s CSE program is
“Inspiring the Next Generation: Building a
Sustainable Global Community”. This theme will
be accessed through projects and dialogue (in
English) and with an emphasis on the following six CSE Learning Goals:
* Enhance communication
* Encourage empathy
* Inspire self-belief
* Foster an innovative mind
* Promote positive attitude
* Inculcate an ability to learn
Program Details
Crimson Summer Exchange (CSE) 2008 takes place in two cities:
* Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China: July 14-July 28, 2008
* Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China: August 1-August 15, 2008
There will be an Orientation and Fellow Training
session prior to the program commencement and the
entire program duration is from July 11August
18, 2008. The program consists of daily classes
from approximately 9am-4pm and will also include
additional activities for students.
Fellows
Fellows from Harvard, Yale and Cambridge
Universities will work with groups of
approximately 12 students to better understand
and participate in a sustainable, global
community. Fellows will lead the students in
projects that further develop their verbal,
listening and writing skills, as well as address
the six CSE Learning Goals. The CSE curriculum
consists of a framework and sample lessons that
continue to evolve each year with contributions
from Fellows. It is written to be an adaptable
guide for the incoming 2008 Fellows. Graduates
of the Harvard Graduate School of Education have
consistently participated in general program
development and curricular guidance. The CSE
staff will provide opportunities for Fellows to
learn program facilitation and develop leadership skills.
Students
The students in Hong Kong range from ages 16-19
and the students in Hangzhou range from ages
17-19. Students in Hong Kong and Hangzhou are
selected from local secondary schools by
recommendation of their respective schools for
their eagerness and interest in creating a bridge
between China and the global community.
The Fellowship Award
Crimson Summer Exchange (CSE) 2008 will award
twenty (20) fellowships to undergraduate or
graduate students (or recent graduates) from
Harvard, Yale and Cambridge Universities. The
fellowship award consists of the following:
* Round-trip economy airline ticket from New
York (USA) or London (UK) to Hong Kong
* Transportation (including airline tickets
and ground transport) between Hong Kong and Hangzhou
* Accommodation at the host
university. Fellows will be expected to share a
double room with a Fellow of the same
gender. Internet connections are available
* Daily allowance of 100HKD/day
Selection Criteria
Fellow selection is competitive. Eligible
applicants will meet the following criteria:
* Currently enrolled students (or recent
graduates) in the undergraduate or graduate
programs of Harvard, Yale or Cambridge
Universities. Applicants of other leading
institutions will be considered on an individual basis.
* Must be open-minded and flexible; eager to
learn about new cultures and share own experiences;
* Must have a desire to teach and mentor enthusiastic students;
* Must be a native-English speaker;
* Must be in good academic standing and
demonstrate a strong extra-curricular history.
Application Procedures
1. Complete the CSE 2008 Fellows Application
Form. Please contact our Office to obtain the
CSE 2008 Application Form (see Contact
Information below). The application can also be
downloaded from the CCCEF website: www.cccef.org.hk .
2. Submit the completed application (with essays
and references) to Ms. Leslie Tam via email,
post, or fax. Note the following deadlines:
Application Deadline: Received by Friday February 1, 2008
3. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an
interview (phone or in-person). The interviews
will be held between the following dates: February 15-28, 2008.
All questions related to CSE 2008 can be directed to:
Ms. Leslie Tam, Executive Officer
Academic Liaison Section, The University of Hong Kong
9/F Knowles Building, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong
Email: ltam at hkucc.hku.hk
PH: +852 2859 1117
Fax: +852 2517 4411
To learn more about CSE, the experiences of
former CSE Fellows and the application process,
please visit our website at www.cccef.org.hk .
Deadlines and Important Dates
Application Received by Program office February 1, 2008
Interviews
February 15-28, 2008
Successful Applicants Notified March 7, 2008
Confirmation of Fellowship Acceptance March 20, 2008
Other Program Materials returned to
Program
Office April 15, 2008
Organizers
Joint-Organizers: CCCEF and HKU
Crimson China Cultural Exchange Foundation Limited (CCCEF)
Joint Organizer
www.cccef.org.hk
The Crimson Summer Exchange (CSE) is jointly
organized and sponsored by the Crimson China
Cultural Exchange Foundation Limited (CCCEF) and
the University of Hong Kong (HKU). Founded in
2005 through the vision of alumni and friends of
Harvard University, the CCCEF is a non-profit
organization and approved charity registered in
Hong Kong (No. 91/7798). In addition to Harvard,
the CCCEF has expanded its network to include
alumni from Yale and Cambridge universities.
CCCEF’s Vision: To serve as a bridge to global
partnership and world peace for a aspiring youth from China and the West.
CCCEF’s Mission: To organize the Crimson Summer
Exchange (CSE) program and other suitable
educational programs for the intellectual and
cultural exchange for all participants,
comprising of: students from various cities in
Greater China, Fellows who are students and
alumni from leading world universities,
accomplished professionals and community leaders.
The University of Hong Kong
(HKU)
www.hku.hk
Joint Organizer and Host Institution (HK Program)
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR),
China
In its fourth year of cooperation, the University
of Hong Kong (HKU) is proud to be working with
the Crimson China Cultural Exchange Foundation
Limited (CCCEF) as the joint-organizer of CSE.
Recently ranked the 18th top university in the
world by the Times Higher Education Supplement
2007, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is a
comprehensive university, with 10 faculties
offering 27 different undergraduate degree
programs and over 100 post-graduate
programs. Located in Pokfulam on Hong Kong
island, the University is minutes away from the
political, financial and cultural centre of the
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
Zhejiang University
(ZJU)
www.zju.edu.cn
Co-Organizer and Host Institution (Hangzhou)
Hangzhou, China
In its second year of cooperation, Zhejiang
University is the co-organizer and host
institution for the CSE program in Mainland
China. Zhejiang University was established in
1897 and is a key comprehensive university
located in the city of Hangzhou, China. Located
in Zhejiang Province, south of Shanghai, Hangzhou
is one of the “Seven Ancient Capitals of China”
and is built around the picturesque West Lake.
For more up-to-date information on study abroad and fellowships,
be sure to visit our news pages at http://www.yale.edu/iefp/news/index.html
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