Summer Programs

The Alliance invites U.S. undergraduates to join us in China and India for summer study, research, and internship opportunities!  Follow the links below to learn more about each program's curriculum, fees, and customized activities.

Summer in China

We offer five summer programs in China, including options for intensive Chinese language study, area studies and international business courses taught in English, and internships.  These programs last 8 weeks and fulfill 8-9 credit hours.

• China Now: Development, Politics, and Social Change (Beijing, China)
• Globalization Then and Now: Xi’an and the Silk Road (Xi'an, China)
• International Business in China (Shanghai, China)
• Intensive Chinese Language (Shanghai, China)
• Contemporary Chinese Society and Language (Shanghai, China)

Internships are available in Beijing at BLCU and in Shanghai at SUFE.  Specially designed activities for cultural and linguistic immersion are included at all China program locations.

Summer in India

We offer one summer program in India, featuring classroom and field-based opportunities in international development and contemporary South Asian studies.  This program lasts 7 weeks and fulfills 6 credit hours.

• Contemporary India: Development, Environment, Public Health (Pune, India)

Internships are a required component of the Pune program and include placements in public health, education, microfinance, environmental issues, and journalism.