12/05/12 jgm
HAYS,
Kan. -- Three students at Fort Hays State University will have the opportunity
to study at Sias International University in Xinzheng, China, and visit cities
within China during July 2013.
The
students will receive roundtrip airfare from Denver, Colo., to China and room
and board at Sias. Students may also participate in travel excursions and the
opportunity to enroll in courses for FHSU credit.
Courses
of study available include Chinese language, Chinese culture, Chinese art,
international trade, Chinese martial arts, Chinese dance, Chinese folk songs,
Chinese calligraphy, Chinese chess and Chinese cooking.
Students
must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at FHSU for the fall 2012
semester and fall 2013 semester and have a 2.75 minimum cumulative GPA.
The
students are selected by a screening committee through an application and
interview process. Recommendations are forwarded to President Edward H. Hammond
for final selection.
For
application materials, further information and to view a blog from past participants,
visit www.fhsu.edu/exchange. Applications must be received in the Office of
Strategic Partnerships by Monday, Dec. 19.