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Location

Taipei City, Taiwan

Program Description

Students will have the opportunity to explore and take courses (while earning JMU credit) at one of JMU's partner institutions abroad - National Chengchi University (NCCU) in Taiwan. The partnership with NCCU allows for students to explore independently while having access to the amazing staff and resources available at the university. This international summer school offers English-taught academic courses in history and political science. In addition to the academic benefits, the program provides excursions where students will be taken to the most significant cultural and historical attractions in Taiwan.

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Students will choose from courses and earn up to 6 credits in history, political science, or a combination of the two. Students will select 2 courses from a given module to earn a total of 6 JMU credits.

Courses consist of lectures offered by NCCU faculty Monday - Friday of every week. The module format with changing instructors each module gives students exposure to different types of teaching styles and the opportunity to connect with many different wonderful faculty members. Students have Saturdays and Sundays off from classes with optional group excursions on some weekends so students have time to travel and explore the country.

Location Description

NCCU is one of the most prestigious universities in Taiwan - a university with global vision and equal emphasis to humanities and technology innovation. Surrounded by mountains and rivers, students who study at NCCU have the privilege to enjoy fresh air, quietness, sceneries, and privacy, yet it only takes 20 minutes bus ride to downtown Taipei. Food and transportation costs are relatively inexpensive in Taipei, which makes this a very affordable location for students.

Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, is a modern metropolis and well known for its lively street-food scene and many night markets. Students can enjoy mountain hikes and beautiful beaches, all within short train rides from Taipei. NCCU's unique environment offers people with a well-balanced rural and city life.

Director

Angeline McMullin | mcmullja@jmu.edu | Center for Global Engagement

Accommodations

Students will stay in single or double occupancy rooms at NCCU international student housing. The dorm is fully staffed and only a 15-minute walk from the main campus. Each room includes a bathroom and a mini refrigerator. There is a kitchen area with limited appliances in the lounge area.

Students will receive a partial meal stipend and a transportation stipend.

Additional Items to Consider

A valid passport is required by all students. US citizens will not need a visa.

 

No overnight excursions are included in the program.

Applicant Criteria

Applicants must have a GPA minimum of 2.0.

Open to all class levels and majors, including graduate students. 

Open to non-JMU students.

Application Process

This list serves as an application preview. To apply, students will need to complete the following:

  • Study Abroad Online Application ($40 fee)
  • Short Essay 
  • Attendance at program information session required 
  • Official transcript required for non-JMU students

Further details and instructions about these application requirements will be available upon log-in. 

Application Deadline

Dates


All dates are tentative and subject to change

Courses

POSC 361: Topics in International Relations: Politics of East Asia

HIST 341: Selected Themes in World History - History of East Asia

Courses listed here are to be used as a general guideline for program curriculum. *All courses are considered pending until approved by the Academic Department, Program, and/or College.

Cost

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