International
Opportunities at
Bemidji State University
A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, Bemidji State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator.
Semester Abroad or Working
Abroad in Weifang China
Why is BSU pushing for this?
How can I afford to do this?
Semester Abroad
Details
Semester Abroad at Weifang
University
• Fall semester; End of August – December 20
• Spring semester; End of February – End of July
• Take prep course INTL 3100 the semester
before you go
Semester Abroad
• Register for 12 or more BSU credits
o 6 will be taught as face courses at WFU
HUM 2107 Themes in Culture
CHIN 1910 Elem. Chinese I
o 6 or more online from BSU
INTL 2100 (1-3 credits)
• Stay in faculty apartments
o Furnished; You pay rent and utilities
How is this Affordable?
•
Tuition for 12 BSU credits: Same as staying at BSU
•
3 credit preparatory course: $950
•
Passport and visa costs: $305 (or less if you already have a passport)
•
Travel: $1,500 round trip (approx.)
•
Housing and meals: $3,300 for a semester at BSU
$1,500 for a semester at Weifang U
$1,800 savings
•
Insurance $200 (International Program Center at BSU)
•
Net costs for the semester:
•
CAN WORK PART TIME WHILE THERE
$1155 above staying at BSU
Other Semester Abroad Opportunities
• China
oWeifang University
oBeijing Youth Politics College,
Beijing
• U of Lucerne in Switzerland for
education majors
• Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
Work Abroad for CIBT
Specifics
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)
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.
Working Abroad: Details
• Location: Weifang University, Beihai College, and Ameri-Can
International Academy, 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. At the academy, must be a
licensed teacher and could teach elementary through high school
grades.
• 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)
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
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
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 International Program Center at 218-755-4096 or via
email at
http://www.bemidjistate.edu/students/international/ can
provide information about going abroad to work or study.
Why consider this?
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