Name of Project: Discovery Camp 2023 in Sias University, China
Organizer: Sias University
Date: July 3 -July 10, 2023
Venue: Sias University, China
Theme: Experience Amazing China
Objectives:
To fulfill UMAP's mission of enhancing international understanding by boosting student mobility among UMAP member countries/territories.
To provide students with an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the culture, history, and economy of China.
To enhance global citizen awareness for the participating students.
Participants:
Application Requirement and Qualifications:
Must be a student registering at UMAP’s pledged universities/colleges in full member countries/territories.
Be 18 years of age or older.
Must possess a good command of English Language, with one of the following proficiency scores:
IELTS: overall score of 5.0
TOEFL: overall score of 61 iBT or other English Proficiency Test which is equivalent to the test mentioned above
Must submit application materials which will be announced on the UMAP website.
Be physically fit to travel and able to engage in all activities such as walking and simple hiking.
Must obtain a permit to enter China as stated in the following website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/wgrlh/lhqz/lhqzjjs/ if required.
Certificates: Students who complete the program will receive a certificate of participation from Sias University and 3 UCTS
Fees:
Sias University will cover the cost of tuition, field trips, local transportation, accommodation, and meals during the camp.
Participants are responsible for own expenses for travel to and from Zhengzhou, China, medical insurance, visa, and other personal expenses.
Important Dates:
Deadline of Application submission: April 14, 2023 (through home universities of each country/territory).
Announcement of Accepted Applicants: May 15, 2023.
Application Procedure:
1. Each pledged institution may nominate up 2 students.
2. China National Secretariat will notify the applicants to submit the application materials.
3. China National Secretariat will announce the list of successful applicants.
4. Successful applicants prepare their travels to China.
Contact:
UMAP China National Secretariat: Sias University
Email : 20071@sias.edu.cn
Tel: (+86)371-62600841
Itinerary: （This is only a tentative schedule. Changes and adjustments may be necessary.）
About Sias University
Sias University was founded in 1998, and is the first solely American-owned University in Central China. It was developed and designed in response to the most current educational demands. It is the first full-time undergraduate university approved by the Degree Committee of the State Council in China to grant both Chinese and American Bachelor's Degrees. Sias is also fully accredited by China's Ministry of Education.
Combining Chinese and Western educational philosophies, Sias aims to nurture talent and develop sophisticated and specialized individuals that can contribute to the modernization and economic development of China. To achieve these goals, Sias broadens its students’ views and encourages creativity and independent thought among both students and faculty through an innovative curriculum and diverse campus activities, all in a modern and beautiful environment. The participation of foreign faculty members and the use of English-language teaching materials also enhances bilingual communication skills among the students. All this encourages Sias' students to explore global strategies to develop and evolve their problem-solving abilities.
Founded in 1998 with an enrollment of less than 300 students, today Sias has an enrollment of over 35,000 students and employs over 1,750 full-time faculty members, including 130+ full-time international faculties. Sias' ratio of international faculty to students ranks first in China. It offers 74 undergraduate degree programs and associate degree programs. Sias currently has 7 Chinese -Foreign Cooperation in Running Schools programs and 1 institute approved by the Ministry of Education: one dual program with The University of Arizona from Arizona, USA and six dual degree programs with Fort Hays State University from Kansas, USA . It also has 5 graduate programs. The 8 fields of study offering degrees include liberal arts, science, engineering, economics, management, medicine, law, education and the performing arts.
As an international university, Sias enjoys partnerships with 200+ international partner schools from 50+ countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Canada, India, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia and so forth. It has many international students from more than 25 countries, as well as faculty members whose expertise and training embrace both Chinese and Western educational philosophies.
