Kozmoz International - International Internships | Volunteer | Kyoto, Japan

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This is truly a unique opportunity for selected applicants to experience the wonders of China inexpensively. Program activities include practical instruction and real-time experience in teaching English, organizing cultural exchange events, recruiting Chinese participants language schools, and cultural exchange activities.

You will be living in tropical Haikou City, the capital of Hainan Province, is located on the southern bank of the Qiongzhou Strait, facing the mainland's Leizhou Peninsu. Built on the mound of the coast, it is the biggest city in Hainan Province and along with its ancient past, it now serves as a major trade and communications hub.

Housing and three meals a day are provided at no charge
Airport pickup and delivery
Group related travel is paid
Hotel is provided for any group related overnight trips
Three month terms enter with a standard visa at no charge
Up to 15 college credits are available to qualified participants
Participant pays standard tuition at home campus per awarded hours.
Participant is responsible for round trip airfare
Chinese language proficiency is not required

Participants will be gaining practical experience teaching English, and assisting in day to day operations of the language center. Activities are wide ranging and everyday is a challenge. Applicants will be working and studying at the center and at local schools and organizations where they will have plenty of chances to share their culture, and experience the varied cultures of China.

Applicants should be self starters who are not afraid to try new things and able to take instruction. Instruction will be given on teaching English as a second language, working and living in a foreign culture, and business management. Participants will be living in a communal situation and need to be able to be tolerant of other cultures and be ready to help with the daily logistics of the center. This is a tremendous opportunity for students of the Chinese language or culture.

It is an ancient city. It has tropical crops processing, electronics and textiles as the mainstays of its light industry, and it is a foreign trade and sea port city with advanced communications and a complete range of service equipment.. The city has beautiful scenery, a pleasant climate and luxuriant vegetation. Among the ancient remains and tourist sites are Wugong Temple reputed to be the "first building under the heaven", the admirable Qiongtai Academy of Classical Learning, the Hairui Tomb, the Qiujun Tomb, and the like.Because of its location on an island at the northern rim of the tropics, Haikou benefits from a tropical climate.

Average annual sunlight in Haikou is about 2,600 hours, while average annual rainfall is about 1,300 mm. Visitors to the city can expect pleasant conditions and clear skies most of the year.More than any other urban centre on Hainan Island, Haikou enjoys a diverse and colourful blend of traditional folk customs and modern Chinese and western culture. Visitors exploring the crowded streets and old neighbourhoods near the steel and glass office towers are sure to hear Chinese opera, traditional folk songs and western pop music and experience an equally diverse blend of culture.

Program Dates

Fall 2005	Fall 2005	Fall 2006
Sept. 15 arrive Japan	Sept. 16 arrive Japan	Sept. 18 arrive Japan
Dec. 15 depart Japan	Dec. 16 depart Japan	Dec. 15 depart Japan
Winter 2005	Winter 2005	Winter 2006
Dec. 19 arrive Japan	Dec. 20 arrive Japan	Dec. 20 arrive Japan
March 18 Leave Japan(2005)	March 20 depart Japan(2006)	March 20 depart Japan(2007)
Spring 2005	Spring 2006	Spring 2007
March 18 arrive Japan	March 20 arrive Japan	March 20 arrive Japan
June 17 depart Japan	June 20 depart Japan	June 20 depart Japan
Summer 2005	Summer 2006	Summer 2007
June 17 arrive Japan	June 20 arrive Japan	June 20 arrive Japan
Sept 16 depart Japan	Sept 18 depart Japan	Sept 20 depart Japan

Positions for this program are limited so contact us or your study abroad office soon to assure your placement. A Kozmoz International Representative can help you with travel and insurance arrangements. For participants qualifying for college credit, a kozmoz Representative will arrange a maximum number of credits with the Study Abroad Office at your campus.

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