Schedule
Week 1: Orientation and Foundations in Beijing
The program begins in Beijing to provide exposure to China's policy, institutional, and macroeconomic environment before transitioning to company-based internships in Shanghai.
Intensive Chinese Language Training
Focused instruction for workplace communication and professional contexts.
Interview Preparation & Workplace Skills
Workshops on professional communication, interviews, and workplace expectations.
Company and Government Agency Visits
Exposure to China's business, policy, and institutional landscape.
Industry Site Tours and Cultural Immersion
Understanding China's economic environment through site visits and guided activities.
Week 2-4: Professional Internship in Shanghai
Workplace Onboarding
Structured integration into assigned companies and teams
Hands-On Project Work and Responsibilities
Meaningful tasks and project-based work in real business settings
Continuous Chinese Language Development
Task-focused language training aligned with internship responsibilities
Networking and Industry Exposure
Expanding professional perspectives through networking and selected company visits
A typical week balances real workplace responsibilities with targeted language support—designed to reflect how professionals actually work in China.
A Week in the Program*
Monday — Team Check-in & Weekly Task Planning
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Align with your supervisor and team on goals, priorities, and project timelines
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Begin hands-on project work
Tuesday— Task-focused Language Training
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Practice Chinese used in meetings, emails, and daily workplace communication
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Apply new language skills directly to ongoing project tasks
Wednesday— Progress Review & Language Coaching
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Share mid-week updates and address communication challenges
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Continue project work, research, or field tasks
Thursday— Advanced Workplace Communication
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Develop skills for presenting ideas and handling real-world work scenarios
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Take on greater responsibility within your internship role
Friday— Progress Sharing & Professional Networking
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Present weekly progress and receive feedback from supervisors
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Participate in networking or team-building activities
Please Note:
Each participant's actual schedule may vary depending on their employer's requirements and specific tasks. On average, participants engage in on-site internship work two to three days per week (which may include remote or hybrid formats). Outside of on-site hours, time is structured around completing internship-related tasks, strengthening workplace communication skills through language training, and participating in guided cultural and city-based learning activities. This flexible structure ensures you gain valuable professional experience while maintaining time for cultural immersion and personal exploration.