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international@cityplym.ac.uk | 01752 305755STUDENTS QUOTE…“I would recommend the China trip to anyone that wants to have a good time and just live in a totally different world. Great hospitality, great food, great experience and I’ll definitely be going back next year.” Tim Coats, China Trip 2013BTEC Extended Diploma in IT Practioner, City College Plymouth

“China grew to be an experience i will never forget, opening me up to an unknown world I learned to love, the change in scenery, culture, food and politics was a breath of fresh air that I embraced. I have a lot of favourite memorable experiences from Tai lake to long walk of The Great Wall which was all worth the time and effort…I never felt isolated or ready to go home. I believe I have grown up a lot over the month in China and learned more about patience in myself other people…..City College trip is well worth the price with how much you get to explore different cities and the amount you learn is priceless and of course the friends you make along the way. I couldn’t off asked for a better time and that is down to all effort both teachers and students put in with us at both Huzhou and Beijing. I am most grateful for all the unforgettable memories…” Carys Mahoney, China Trip 2014

BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation Science, Plymouth University

“When I first arrived, I was very nervous and I couldn’t help but notice how very different everything was. But after a day or so, I got my bearings and I started to really enjoy myself…….I didn’t expect the local student helpers to be the most influential part of the trip. Throughout the trip they were all helpful and friendly and I honestly had the most fun……Chinese culture and tradition is awesome and I was able to explore so much of it on this trip: from temples, to street food and even karaoke. China as a country really embraces its culture and it’s wonderful and humbling to experience. The food was great wherever I went and there was always something new to try that tasted amazing......... You do learn a language faster when you are so immersed in it, and it was very rewarding to be able to start talking to my new friends in their language. To fully enjoy this trip you need to be able to adapt, but once you do, it’s the

most rewarding experience in culture, independence and friendship.”Daryl Jones, China Trip 2015FdA Game Design & Production, City College Plymouth

“I had a very positive experience with the trip and I very much enjoyed it. I really hope to return to China in a couple of years’ time to study and learn Mandarin thanks to the trip, I loved it! My favourite part of the trip was seeing the Great Wall but the whole university experience was a very close second…...Visiting Shanghai was fantastic as was seeing the Sheraton Hotel along with seeing all the temples and palaces. I just want to say thank you very much for giving me the opportunity. It opened my eyes and was a really enjoyable experience; I highly recommend it to anyone thinking about it, just go! You won’t regret it.” Philip Mitchell, China Trip 2016Social Sciences, Highlands University College Jersey, Plymouth University

“I experienced some once in a life time trips and for that I will always be thankful for. The students and teachers were very welcoming and I loved the friendly atmosphere surrounding the College…..All I had a wonderful time and I did enjoy the classes that were more practical like martial arts and calligraphy. Again, I am very thankful for the whole experience and I will look back on it with fond memories.” Phoebe Forster, China Trip 2016L3 professional chef diploma, City College Plymouth

CONTACT US:We are delighted to share our knowledge of this extraordinary destination with you. So, If you are interested about this trip, please do not hesitate to email me for your interest, then I could provide further information and advice about the travel planning, Chinese Visa, course details, accommodation, fees, etc.

Staff: Mrs. Jackie ZhangOffice: International Office KI208Email: international@cityplym.ac.ukTelephone: 01752 305755 (Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm)Address: KI208 International Office, City College Plymouth, Kings Road, Plymouth, PL1 5QG, UK

CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH | JUNE 2017

“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” Lao Tzu, 老子, 604 BC, Zhou Dynasty

Where you will live in ChinaAt Huzhou Teachers College (Huzhou University):• In a Foreign Visitors/Teachers/Student Blocked

building on campus• Basic, like hostel type accommodation• Twin rooms, with balcony and bathroom

(Individual rooms may be available on request)• Two desks in each room with storage• Lift to all floors• Air-conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi, fridge in all rooms• Laundry room available• One English Channel on TV – CCTV 9, possible

to pay extra for movies.• Bedding packs included

Campus TipsHuzhou Teachers College (Huzhou University)• Huge campus – nice lake on one side with

bridges and pagodas• 17000 students on campus• Can catch bus from city centre to campus• Some bakeries on campus – 4/5 Yuan

(40p/50p) for a croissant/cake• Shops on campus• Some gym facilities available, also tennis and

basketball courts• Other: Temp will be 26ish early June, getting

warmer• Other: Student will have a card to use in

cafeteria for free

Entry Requirement:• enrolled either as a CCP student or within the

UPC network• students must be 18 or over.

China is an ancient civilization going through immense change. It is a country of vast deserts, snowcapped peaks, lush jungles, high altitude grasslands, vibrant cultures, mighty rivers and buzzing metropolises pulsing with the energy of a population playing the biggest game of catch-up the world has ever seen. China offers timeless culture in areas little changed by market reforms. It offers world class sights such as the Great Wall and Terra Cotta army and it also offers the traveller new experiences that have been hidden from the world for decades. China has so many destinations little known outside of its borders that even 30 years of opening up has yet to introduce them fully to the rest of the world. City College Plymouth is delighted to offer the opportunity to spend 4 weeks in China again this Summer to a group of City College, Plymouth University and other UPC Colleges students at one of our partner Chinese universities, Huzhou University in Zhejiang Province, to learn about China; its culture, Mandarin Language; Society and Business; Local Food; Tourist Sightseeing, etc.

What you will do in China• Basic Chinese language study• Visit local museums and local area• Learn to make dumplings and Chinese food• Learn Martial Arts and Beijing Opera• Sightseeing around Huzhou: Huzhou

City, Tai Lake, An Ji Tea House, and China countryside, etc.

• Visit Silk Warehouse in Hangzhou and Day Trip to Hangzhou

• Learn Chinese Painting and national song

• Day Trip to Shanghai (Bund, TV Tower, Financial Building, Yu Yuan Garden, Ren Min Ground, Nan Jing Road – shopping, etc.)

• Learn Chinese Massage• Learn Chinese Craft and Calligraphy• Visit local Chinese families• Optional 4-5 days in Beijing (the Great

Wall, Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Silk Market, etc.)

Host Partners in China• Huzhou Teachers College (Huzhou University),

in Zhejiang Province.

Programme Length• 3-4 weeks in June 2017• Early June until end of June

Price and what’s included• Course fees – FREE (will be provided by City

College Plymouth)• Accommodation fees – FREE (will be provided

by the host partner)• Daily food on campus – FREE (will be provided

by the host partner)

• Approximately £1500.00** per student to pay to cover:

- international return flight- Chinese visa fees- airport collection and transportation.

**This cost may vary depending on the number of students participating. Please note that participants are responsible for their own personal expenditure and any other independent local trips/activities.

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