The orientation program will provide students with all the information they will need for a successful and enjoyable two weeks. Students will be encouraged to take full advantage of all the experiences and challenges presented, particularly in traveling abroad to be immersed in a foreign culture.

　　We wish from the outset, to instill in the students a sense of excitement and anticipation, and to assure the students of a positive and fruitful experience that they will remember with joy and appreciation for a lifetime.

　　To start you off on a high note, you will each receive a gift package:

　　A.  Chinese/English Translation Dictionary

　　B.  Resource Guide
　　　1. Multi-lingual emergency cards
　　　　a. 24 hour contact numbers for CEC staff
　　　　b. English speaking, western run medical clinics
　　　2. CEC T-shirts, gift bags, pen, notebooks
　　　3. pre-paid phone cards with instructions
　　　4. tour guide for campus and surrounding area

　　C.  Preliminary Chinese Proficiency Test for placement in appropriate classes