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The Internship program combines study abroad, professional training, and cultural experience in a
6-month program at the five-star
Jinling Hotel in Nanjing,
or
Shangri-La Hotel in Dalian, China. Just imagine yourself living and learning in a
country blessed with over 5,000 years of history and one of the
most visited international destinations!
The Program features 12 credit hours, all within a
six-month period (May or June -November ). They include two credits
of internship, six credits of foreign language (Chinese), and four
credits of HTM Study Abroad 39800. These credits can be applied to HTM
or CSR students' plan of study, and counted towards HTM International Minor. The program
is financially supported by by corporate sponsors that provide international
transportation, room and board,
stipends, and other benefits. The
total benefits of the sponsorship is valued at $32,400 per each
student.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The program offers internship positions in the front office, food and beverage, customer service, marketing, and housekeeping. During the internship, you will
be enrolled in the following classes:
HTM39800, four credits international special topics
HTM30200, two credits, HTM internship
CHNS10100, four credits, Chinese Level 1
CHNS39900, Business Chinese for Hotels.
HTM classes are taught by HTM professor on site and through online instruction. CHNS classes are taught in Nanjing Institute of Tourism and
Hospitality by Purdue-accredited instructor. These credit hours can be applied to the HTM Minor in International Studies.
 ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION
The program runs from June 20 - Nov. 20 for Jinling
Hotel and May 10-Nov. 10 for Shangri-La Hotel each year.
Applications are accepted and processed during the preceding fall semester
(e.g., for students who desire to be in the program between June/July-Nov.
2010, they should submit the applications in the fall semester of 2009).
Students are encouraged as soon as school starts in the fall semester due to the
competitive nature and generous corporate sponsorship of the program. Offers are
usually made in late November. There are a total of 10 positions available for
the 2010 program. HTM and CSR students achieving sophomore or above standing by
the starting date of the program are eligible to apply. The University’s general study abroad requirements apply.
Download the application
form (MS
Word).
COST
The total cost to each student is $6,568* for the 2010 program. The amount includes Purdue study abroad program fees, Chinese language course fees
in China, and international insurance. Purdue orporate sponsors pay for each
student the international airfare, hotel guestroom
housing, meals, and other benefits. The sponsorship value is estimated at
$32,400 per student.
* The rate is subject to change by Purdue University due to changes in program expense, tuitions and fees.
 CONTACT
Dr. Liping A. Cai
HTM International Internship Faculty Advisor
(765) 494-8384
liping@purdue.edu
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