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1. International Opportunities at Bemidji State University

2. Semester Abroad or Working Abroad in Weifang China

   Why is BSU pushing for this? How can I afford to do this?
3. Partnerships in 18 countries, 12,000 students (9,000 from International) & Recruitment in 42 countries UK Canada Netherlands Switzerland USA China Jordan Japan Spain Korea Mexico India Taiwan Jamaica Philippines Vietnam Brazil Australia Corporate Locations JointProgram Schools ExclusiveLicensing CIBT Education Group Inc.

4. Semester Abroad

   Details
5. Semester Abroad at Weifang University Fall semester; End of August – December 20 Spring semester; End of February – End of July Take prep course last 8 weeks of semester before you go
6. Semester Abroad Register for 12 or more BSU credits 6 will be taught as face courses at WFU and we will have those course numbers soon 6 or more online from BSU Stay in faculty apartments Furnished; You pay rent and utilities
7. How is this Affordable? Tuition for 12 BSU credits: Same as staying at BSU 1 credit preparatory course this spring: $250 Passport and visacosts: $305 (or less if you already have a passport) Travel: $1,400 round trip (approx.) Housing and meals: $3,300 for a semester at BSU $1,500 for a semester at WeifangU $1,800 savings Insurance and discount card $125 (International Program Center at BSU) Net costs for the semester: $280 above staying at BSU
8. What is Required?
9. Other Semester Abroad Opportunities Coming China Dongbei University of Finance and Economics in Dalian Taiyuan University of Technology in Shanxi Guangzhou U in Guangzhou Liaoning U in Liaoning U of Lucerne in Switzerland U of Comoros, Comoros Islands U of Iceland in Reykjavik Recife, Brazil Argentina?
10. Global Institute of Management and Economics at DUFE in Dalian China http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjiccRRJRJE
11. CIBT International College of Guangzhou University http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOrZoobZOAg
12. University of Lucerne http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqK2WpHDmbI
13. University of the ComoresComoros Islands http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=j0WqfH9MssU

14. Work Abroad for CIBT

    Specifics
15. Work Abroad for CIBT CIBT Education Group, Weifang University, Beihai College and Bemidji State University collaborates to offer Work Abroad opportunities CIBT will provide at least 6 positions for BSU students each Chinese educational term (Feb-July; Aug-January)
16. Work Abroad for CIBT For upper-division undergraduate students at BSU, graduate students, or recent graduates (within past year) from Bemidji State University This is a competitive application process and applicants will be screened and hired by CIBT as they would for any corporate position.
17. Working Abroad: Details Location:Weifang University and Beihai College, Weifang, China Teaching Duties: English language teaching to individuals and groups, adults, college students and children. Classroom management, creation of lesson plans, curriculum development, and informal co- curricular language instruction, English corner and other co-curricular activities, as required. Administrative Duties: Marketing and promotional activities, event planning, BSU student recruitment, participation in college fairs and informational seminars organized by CIBT Education Group and other duties as required. Academic Terms:February – July (6 months); August – January (6 months)
18. Courses Offered While Working Abroad College Courses Offered: Up to two courses (6 credit hours) in beginning or intermediate Chinese for spring and fall terms are available at Weifang University. Full tuition waivers provided while you work for CIBT. Assignment: 40 hours per week, approximately 10-15 hours of classroom instruction and related instructional activities; the remainder in marketing and promotional activities and other duties as assigned. Salary: RMB 3175 (approximately $500USD) per month
19. Accommodations, etc. Accommodation: Provided free of charge in semi-private (shared, 2 persons per unit) furnished accommodation in staff housing adjacent to Weifang University. Included are basic furnishings, double bed, appliances, cable TV, A/C, and internet connection. Utility subsidy not to exceed RMB 300 per month also provided. Airfare: Roundtrip airfare allowance is provided to selected participants. Student Health Insurance: Emergency secondary insurance provided while on assignment in China; can keep BSU insurance if a student at BSU while working abroad for a semester In-Country Transportation: Provided for work-related activities
20. Final Details on Work Abroad Paid Holidays:Provided Visa Assistance and Fees:Provided Application & Deadline: Letter of interest and resume should be submitted online to David An, CIBT VP for China Operations by December 16 for spring semesters and by May 1 for fall semesters.  David’s email address is:  davidan2000@gmail.com For additional information about this opportunity, please contact David An directly via email. The Office of International Programs at 218-755-4096 or via email at http://www.bemidjistate.edu/students/international/ can provide information about going abroad to work or study. Contact our visiting professor from Weifang University, Sui (Rose) Hongxia via email: hsui@bemidjistate.edu
21. Why consider this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQuye9xtIzw Go to Elaina’s blog to see what living and working in Weifang was like for her: http://elainaross.wordpress.com/