Frequently Asked Questions

Program Application

• Do I need to provide a resume or recommendation letters?
• No, resume and recommendation letters are not required.  But you are welcome to do so to strength your qualifications.
• In the application form, there is no room to include additional information that would be relevant.  Is there a way to do that?
• You can include additional information in an extra paper.
• I am unsure of whether I should write an entire page or just a short paragraph for “study plan”, since classes etc are already planned out for us during the summer.  How long are the “study plan” answers?
• You only need to write a few sentences about your short or long term plan in learning Chinese and China study.
• Who should I put down as my contact in China? Is it supposed to be a personal contact, or someone at Fudan? If the latter, where do I get that information?
• If you do not know anyone living in China, just put “no” or “not available”.  This information is optional.
• For the section entitled “Family Status”, is that just supposed to be emergency contacts? Or do I have to list everyone in my family including my 13year old brother etc?
• This is for emergency contact.  Fudan expects you to list everyone in your family and their contacts.
• Who makes final decision for the scholarship program?  How soon the decision will be made?
• Fudan makes final decision and they will start to announce their decisions in the middle of March.
• Who should I submit my application to?  Is it OK to send by email?
• Crossing Pacific is the authorized agent for Fudan’s summer programs.  Please send your application to us.  Fudan does not take direct applications.  Preferably, applications are submitted by email as a scanned PDF file.  Make sure a photo and your signature are included in the application.

Attending Program in Fudan

• What are covered or included in the scholarship or the program fee?
• It includes enrollment, class materials, University facilities and accommodations, and some field trips and events.
• What do we have to pay by ourselves?
• Airfare, meals, passport and visa fees, and health, accident, medical evacuation and repatriation insurance, etc. are not covered.
• Where is the location of the program?
• The program is located on the Fudan University main campus in Shanghai, China (220 Handan Road, Shanghai, 200433).
• How is the accommodation?
• The students will live in the international student dormitory (57 Wudong Road, Shanghai), with air conditioning, TV, Internet access and private restroom in each dorm room and shared laundry. The students also have access to the university facilities.
• Does Fudan provide transportation between the airport and the campus?
• The program provides Shanghai Pudong International Airport pick-up and drop-off within scheduled dates. Students are responsible for their own travel arrangement.
• What do I need to travel to China?
• Required Documents for travel include (may not limited) the following:
  • A valid passport with at least six months validity remaining from the date of departure from China
  • A valid visa to China (necessary application document will be provided by Fudan Program upon acceptance into the program.)
  • Evidence of adequate worldwide health, accident and medical evacuation insurance coverage

 

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