One, two, three, or four weeks
March, April, May 2010

Foundation Global Education in cooperation with Gezhi High School, Shanghai, can arrange individual student study/research projects for two or more weeks during the months of March, April, and May, 2010.   These are open to grade 12 students or special grade 11 students interested in research projects in Shanghai.   More information will be available on our website by November 1, 2009.  

Students accepted into the program will spend one, two, three, or four weeks attending Gezhi High School and conducting research on a topic chosen by them and approved by Gezhi High School and Foundation Global Education. The length of time and the exact dates for the study/research are to be established by the student during the application process and subject to the approval of Gezhi High School.

The school will assign its top grade-twelve students who have already been accepted into Chinese universities as interpreters and translators. Gezhi teachers whose fields match those of the research topics will serve as advisors. Participants will live in the school dormitory during the week, taking meals in the school canteen, and enjoy homestays with families of Gezhi students over the weekends. Attendance at special events and visits to important sites in and around Shanghai will be arranged by the school.

In addition to their study/research, participants may attend classes and other activities at Gezhi and special tutorials in Mandarin will be offered to them. While some knowledge of Mandarin is desirable, no previous experience with the language is required.

Gezhi High School has the most active environmental organization among Shanghai high schools, as well as extensive science laboratories, and good relationships in the local government, business, and arts communities. The school is committed to opening doors to students so that their research can access the best possible resources.

Possible Research Topics

• Chinese Belief Systems
• Socialism in China
• The Chinese Communist Party Today
• China's Other Political Parties
• Environmental Concerns
  • River Water Quality
  • Air Quality
  • Drinking Water Quality
• The Chinese Examination System
• College Admissions: Chinese-style
• Chinese High Schools and Your Own
  • Humanities Classes
  • Science and Math Classes
  • Sports and Physical Education
  • Student Life
• Shanghai As China’s Financial Center
• Pudong: How Did It Happen?
• Chinese Family Life
• Socio-economic Diversity in Shanghai
• Chinese City Government: How Does It Work?
• The History of Shanghai
• Chinese Architecture: Traditional to Modern
• Development Projects in Shanghai
• Chinese Traditional Festivals
• Birds in Shanghai
• Robotics
• Chinese Arts
  • Traditional Painting
  • Modern Art
  • Calligraphy
  • Ceramics
• Chinese Music
  • Classical Instruments
  • Chinese Music Theory
  • Contemporary Music
• CREATE YOUR OWN RESEARCH TOPIC!

Application Information

The program is open to students in grades 12 and 13 and specially qualified students in grade 11.

Qualifications: Maturity, motivation, tolerance, an ability to interact with a wide variety of people, and an established interest in China and the area of proposed research

Applications: The application process and application deadlines are the same as for Perspectives China and Perspectives India with the additional requirement of a signed release from the student's current school and a research plan outlining what areas the student wishes to do research in. Applications will be considered jointly by Foundation Global Education and Gezhi High School

Fees: One week, US$500; two weeks, US$750; three weeks, US$950; four weeks, US$1,100

Fees cover full access to the facilities, programs, and support at Gezhi High School; three meals a day, except during free time; and transportation within Shanghai necessary for the specific study/research project.

Fees do not cover personal expenses such as airfare, insurance (both medical and emergency evacuation), visa expenses, telephone, fax, internet, laundry costs, or meals during free time.

Financial Aid: Limited financial aid is available based on need.

Non-discrimination: This program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin in its admissions or scholarship decisions.