China

Travel to China with ISE!

Who is ISE?

• Intercultural Student Experiences, a nonprofit educational organization since 1972

• Strong emphasis on language and cultural immersion

• Mission: To inspire and educate students of the world through experiential learning across cultures.

Why ISE?

• 40 years of experience and knowledgeable staff

• 24-hour on-call emergency phone while group is abroad

• Health and trip cancellation insurance coverage

• ISE Student Code of Conduct

• Financial aid

• Classroom preparatory study materials

Our Destination: China

Our Trip Preparation

• As a group we’ll get familiar with China and the places we’ll visit:• Classroom discussions

• Learn about culture, customs, traditions with assistance from ISE Beyond the Classroom Wiki

• Internet research for trip

• Seek out additional opportunities to practice Mandarin

What will we be doing in China?

• Great Wall and Ming Tombs

• Terracotta Warriors

• Tian’anmen Square

• The Forbidden City

Why stay with a Chinese family?

• To fulfill ISE’s commitment to offer students cultural immersion opportunities abroad

• Opportunity for students to observe and partake in daily life in China

•To practice using Mandarin in a real life setting

How are families chosen?

• ISE Family Stay Coordinators: teachers, community leaders, or individuals connected to churches & other community organizations

• Host families chosen by ISE Family Stay Coordinators

• Families complete application & provide references

More Family Stay Information

• Home visits occur before host family is accepted

• Expected to provide room, board, and genuine cultural experience for student

• ISE traveler might share a room with a host sibling of the same gender, but is required to have his/her own bed

Trip Information

• Program travel dates

• Approximate price• *Fuel surcharges now included in price

• Add-on’s

• Trip inclusions and exclusions

Health and Accident Insurance

•Included in program price

•$50,000 maximum coverage

•Coverage details available on ISE website

Trip Cancellation Insurance

• Included in price

• Valid for cancellation due to medical issues affecting participants or immediate family

• $1,000 max coverage

COST AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Payment Schedule – Spring Programs

Spring ProgramsEarly Bird registration deadline: June 15Final registration deadline: October 1

June 15 (Early Bird)October 1 (final)

$500Due with program application

November 1 $800

December 1 $800

January 15 Balance

Payment Schedule – Summer Programs

Summer Programs Early Bird registration deadline: June 15Final registration deadline: October 15

June 15 (Early Bird)October 15 (final)

$500Due with program application

November 15 $1000

January 15 $1000

March 15 Balance

Making a Financial Plan

• Consider financial aid & fundraising

• ISE Early Bird Discount: save $200

• Participate in ISE’s US Hosting Program and receive a discount on your own ISE trip

Financial Aid

• ISE provides need-based financial aid

• Financial Aid Grant Calculator and Application on website

How do we sign up?

• Student Application

• Code of Conduct signed by participant & parent/guardian

• Family Stay Application

• $500 deposit check

• Save $200 with Early Bird sign-up by June 15th

• Send “Dear Host Family” letters and photos by fall enrollment deadline

• Don’t forget to apply for your passport!

Summary of Key Information

• ISE’s China program provides language and cultural immersion in a real life setting

• ISE’s valuable family stay experience cannot be obtained through a tour only program

• ISE’s Early Bird sign up allows you to save $200 and plenty of time to fundraise, submit your application and deposit by June 15 to ensure your Early Bird discount!

See you soon in China!