2013–2014 The Bulletin - USS at Tufts - Tufts University

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Nondiscrimination Policy
Tufts University is committed to the fundamental
principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment
for every prospective and current employee and
student. It is the policy of the university not to
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or
ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, gender, sexual
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Tufts Programs Abroad
Tufts University has been offering foreign study
programs for more than four decades, and at
present offers undergraduate programs for juniors
and seniors to study in Chile, China, Ghana, Hong
Kong, Japan, London, Madrid, Oxford, Paris, and
Tübingen. Non-Tufts students may be admitted
provided there is space available. In all programs,
students attend the designated college or university.
Integration into a foreign university and the
cultural and social life of the host country is the aim
of Tufts Programs Abroad. Further information is
available in the program office at Dowling Hall,
617-627-2000, or visit http://uss.tufts.edu/
studyabroad.
Tufts in Chile
A program of study at the University of Chile is
available for the fall semester or the full year. The
University of Chile—one of Latin America’s oldest
and most important universities—is located in
Santiago, a metropolis set in a valley 3,000 feet up
in the Andes. Santiago is home to many United
Nations and other international organizations for
the region and is one of Latin America’s leading
intellectual and cultural centers. Participants, who
are expected to have completed Spanish 21-22
(Composition and Conversation) or the equivalent,
enroll in regular courses at the University of Chile
and live with Chilean families.
A resident director provides academic advising,
assists with homestays and extracurricular activities,
and serves as liaison with the University of Chile.
The program is of particular interest to students in
Latin American studies, international relations, and
environmental studies, but students from all majors
are invited to apply.
Tufts in China
The Tufts-in-China program offers a fall semester
at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China.
Hangzhou is the capital city of the Zhejiang
Province and is located about two hours southwest
of Shanghai. Once the capital city of the Southern
Song Dynasty (1127–1279), it is one of the
best-known cities in China, both for its long and
rich history and for its natural beauty. The region is
famous for such products as silk and tea. The main
campus of Zhejiang University is situated near the
picturesque West Lake, whose natural beauty was
celebrated by ancient poets. Zhejiang University
was established in 1998 when four individual
universities were brought together. It is currently
the biggest university in China, both in size (39,000
students) and in range of disciplines (115 undergraduate
specialties).
The Tufts-in-China program is open to students
who have completed Chinese 4. Intensive instruction
in Chinese language, as well as courses taught
in English in such subjects as history, Chinese
culture, and literature are offered. Students are
housed in the new international dormitory on
campus. A resident director provides academic
advising and extracurricular social and cultural
activities.
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