Academic Explorers: Martial Arts and Mandarin in China
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Recognized for its physically and mentally rigorous curriculum, Academic Explorers offers unparalleled results. Semester program participants who take full advantage of living in the host environment can achieve a listening comprehension and speaking proficiency level similar to that of one year or more of college language study.
Participants will discover little-known corners of Beijing as skilled program leaders introduce the city’s most unforgettable people, food and sights. Besides visits to must-see destinations such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace, students will have exciting opportunities to experience China from an insider’s perspective.
Academic Explorers emphasizes total immersion into the Chinese language, culture and way of life. Through Academic Explorers, participants gain exclusive access to personalized martial arts instruction led by renowned masters and past national champions.
Participants will discover little-known corners of Beijing as skilled program leaders introduce the city’s most unforgettable people, food and sights. Besides visits to must-see destinations such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace, students will have exciting opportunities to experience China from an insider’s perspective.
Academic Explorers emphasizes total immersion into the Chinese language, culture and way of life. Through Academic Explorers, participants gain exclusive access to personalized martial arts instruction led by renowned masters and past national champions.
Highlights
• Intensive daily classes in Mandarin Chinese• Exclusive access to world-class martial arts instruction
• Accommodation in one of Beijing's most historic neighborhoods
• Visits to must-see destinations such as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City
• A guided excursion to the legendary Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of martial arts
What`s Included
• All accommodations in shared rooms for the duration of the program• One AE group meal per week, plus a transportation stipend that covers public transportation approved by AE to and from all classes, activities, and group sponsored travel while based in Beijing
• Entrance fees for parks, temples, and museums visited with the group
• Assistance and supervision, provided by Academic Explorers, Ltd. staff
• Martial arts classes taught by experienced Academic Explorers, Ltd. instructors and/or guest lecturers
• Chinese language classes taught by experienced Academic Explorers, Ltd. instructors and/or guest lecturers
• Chinese philosophy and additional classes taught by experienced Academic Explorers instructors and/or guest lecturers
Subjects
Asian Studies, Chinese Language, East Asian Studies, Foreign Language, Intensive Language, Oriental Medicine, PhilosophyProgram Locations
Beijing, China
Overall rating
9.7
Experience
10
Program Administration
10
Living Conditions
10
Cultural Immersion
10
Social Life
8
Health and Safety
10
Program Details
Provider:
Academic Explorers
Location
- China: Beijing
School Term:
Fall, May Term, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year
Languages:
Chinese
Participants:
WorldWide
Cost:
Academic Explorers - Program Reviews
So I researched the program more and spent dozens of emails back and forth with Sabrina who runs the program.
After more questions, I took a Skype call with Sabrina and by then I was definitely sure the reviews weren't fake and Academic Explores was something I'd like to do.
And boy was I fortunate to not have disregarded the program because I thought the reviews were fake ... The time I spent in Beijing on Academic Explorers has been some of the most rewarding, challenging and interesting period of my life.
I went from speaking very little Chinese to in 3 months being able to have good conversations with local Beijingers I meet in my daily life. I hadn't done any serious martial arts before I came to the program, but 3 months later I knew several different types of martial arts and half a dozen different martial arts routines.
Those are the tangible things I learned when on the program, more importantly is the intangible things I learned when spending 3 months in Beijing on the program. I changed drastically as a person to the better, became more independent, more open to others, and generally a more healthy, happy person.
All in all, I would recommend Academic Explorers to those who truly wants to improve themselves. This program is not for everyone. It is for those who are not content with being alongside the chumps of the world playing the world at standard pace. If you are want to work hard, learn crazy amounts and become a better person, Academic Explorers is the best thing out there.
Academic Explorers Winter Program review
Review by: Magnus Andreassen-
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, On: 15 Dec 2015 | Yes, I would recommend this programSo I researched the program more and spent dozens of emails back and forth with Sabrina who runs the program.
After more questions, I took a Skype call with Sabrina and by then I was definitely sure the reviews weren't fake and Academic Explores was something I'd like to do.
And boy was I fortunate to not have disregarded the program because I thought the reviews were fake ... The time I spent in Beijing on Academic Explorers has been some of the most rewarding, challenging and interesting period of my life.
I went from speaking very little Chinese to in 3 months being able to have good conversations with local Beijingers I meet in my daily life. I hadn't done any serious martial arts before I came to the program, but 3 months later I knew several different types of martial arts and half a dozen different martial arts routines.
Those are the tangible things I learned when on the program, more importantly is the intangible things I learned when spending 3 months in Beijing on the program. I changed drastically as a person to the better, became more independent, more open to others, and generally a more healthy, happy person.
All in all, I would recommend Academic Explorers to those who truly wants to improve themselves. This program is not for everyone. It is for those who are not content with being alongside the chumps of the world playing the world at standard pace. If you are want to work hard, learn crazy amounts and become a better person, Academic Explorers is the best thing out there.