China Open (Beijing)
- Program Dates: September 22 - October 7, 2012
Check out the student blog from the 2011 China Open!
The Missouri School of Journalism has been chosen to select journalism students to volunteer and earn three hours of course credit at the China Open in Beijing. The games will bring to China the top ATP and WTA male and female tennis athletes from around the world. China Open will attract 300,000 spectators and will be broadcast to 1.2 billion viewers in 60 countries. This is an amazing opportunity to cover an international event, generate portfolio clips, and make contacts abroad.
Volunteer students will be paired with a professional tennis athlete from either the WTA or ATP. Our students will be filing daily stories about their assigned tennis pro for Beijing Youth Daily, with a circulation of approximately 600,000 in Beijing alone. Additionally, students will provide stories for CCTV Channel 5, and the China Open website.
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Program participation is open to both graduate and undergraduate students. In order to be considered for the program, applicants must have been admitted to any journalism sequence and have completed the first course in that sequence. Additionally, participants must receive permission from professors to be absent from classes during the program dates, and make necessary arrangements to complete all course requirements during that time.
In addition to working as a volunteer at the China Open Event, you will also learn a great deal about the Chinese culture through an intensive upper-level journalism course taught during your first three weeks on campus in the fall. The China Open will attract international players and media. We encourage all journalism students to review the information posted on the China Open Web site, and to contact the School of Journalism Study Abroad Office. |
Eligibility
Students with a minimum of 3.0 GPA who have completed the first course in their sequence by the start of the program are eligible for admission to the China Open program. All students must be in good academic standing with a clear disciplinary record. While foreign language proficiency is not required, preference will be given to students with multilingual experience.
Students with a minimum of 3.0 GPA who have completed the first course in their sequence by the start of the program are eligible for admission to the China Open program. All students must be in good academic standing with a clear disciplinary record. While foreign language proficiency is not required, preference will be given to students with multilingual experience.
Course Credit
Program participation offers you three hours of upper-level journalism elective credit. Classes will begin on-campus during the weeks prior to departure for Beijing.
Costs
The Missouri School of Journalism attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable for you. Generally, study abroad experiences cost somewhat more than credits taken on-campus. Participation in this program includes significant professional experience as well as experience with international cultures and languages. The cost for this program includes housing accommodations, airfare, and on-site assistance by a professor. You will also be billed MU educational fees (3 credits). In addition, you will also pay a $75 MU Study Abroad fee to cover MU orientation, administration, and assistance, as well as a $50 fee to cover health insurance while abroad. Other expenses you will want to consider meals, local transportation and other miscellaneous expenses.
Please note that there are scholarships and other financial options available to you to help make study abroad part of your college experience.
Program participation offers you three hours of upper-level journalism elective credit. Classes will begin on-campus during the weeks prior to departure for Beijing.
Costs
The Missouri School of Journalism attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable for you. Generally, study abroad experiences cost somewhat more than credits taken on-campus. Participation in this program includes significant professional experience as well as experience with international cultures and languages. The cost for this program includes housing accommodations, airfare, and on-site assistance by a professor. You will also be billed MU educational fees (3 credits). In addition, you will also pay a $75 MU Study Abroad fee to cover MU orientation, administration, and assistance, as well as a $50 fee to cover health insurance while abroad. Other expenses you will want to consider meals, local transportation and other miscellaneous expenses.
Please note that there are scholarships and other financial options available to you to help make study abroad part of your college experience.
Estimated Program Costs:
Total Program Cost Estimate:
Resident: $4,448.50 Non-Resident: $5,728
Costs on MU Bill:
Resident: $4,448.50 Non-Resident: $5,728
Costs on MU Bill:
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Missouri Resident (based on 12 credit hours):
Program Fee..............................................................$2,750 Tuition and Educational Fees.......................................$973.50 For specific fee information, visit the Cashier's website. MU Study Abroad Fee......................................................$75 HTH Insurance................................................................$50 Total Cost for Missouri Resident.......................................$3,848.50 |
Missouri Non-Resident (based on 3 credit hours):
Program Fee..............................................................$2,750 Tuition and Educational Fees....................................$2,253 For specific fee information, visit the Cashier's website. MU Study Abroad Fee......................................................$75 HTH Insurance................................................................$50 Total Cost for Missouri Non-Resident.............................$5,128 |
Personal Cost Estimates:
Roundtrip Airfare...........................Included
Housing.........................................Included
Meals and Transportation....................$600
Total Additional Expenses......................$600 **This cost table reflects costs for 2011. Students should expect slight changes in 2012 costs.
Roundtrip Airfare...........................Included
Housing.........................................Included
Meals and Transportation....................$600
Total Additional Expenses......................$600 **This cost table reflects costs for 2011. Students should expect slight changes in 2012 costs.
Financial Aid
The financial aid you normally receive for your classes at MU is usually applicable. Additional grants, loans or scholarships may be available to offset the extra costs of studying abroad. Please meet with the advisor for study abroad financing at the MU Financial Aid Office (11 Jesse Hall) for more complete information: 573-882-7506. The School of Journalism offers need-based travel scholarships each semester. Applications are available on our Web site. You can also apply for additional scholarships through the MU International Center (Memorial Union). Watch our Web site for special program scholarship announcements each semester.
Housing
Housing for student volunteers will be provided by the China Open Organization. Student housing will be located near the event venues. Shuttle transportation to and from the games will be provided as well.
For information on how to apply for this program, please click here.
Contact MU Journalism Abroad
The financial aid you normally receive for your classes at MU is usually applicable. Additional grants, loans or scholarships may be available to offset the extra costs of studying abroad. Please meet with the advisor for study abroad financing at the MU Financial Aid Office (11 Jesse Hall) for more complete information: 573-882-7506. The School of Journalism offers need-based travel scholarships each semester. Applications are available on our Web site. You can also apply for additional scholarships through the MU International Center (Memorial Union). Watch our Web site for special program scholarship announcements each semester.
Housing
Housing for student volunteers will be provided by the China Open Organization. Student housing will be located near the event venues. Shuttle transportation to and from the games will be provided as well.
For information on how to apply for this program, please click here.
Contact MU Journalism Abroad
