Harvard University is often ranked first in the world rankings from world's major newspapers and research institutions. Today, Harvard University has major influence in the U.S. and around the world, is one of the most competitive universities.
Harvard University established in 1636 by vote of the Great and General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, almost a half century earlier than the independence of the United States. Harvard has produced a total of 8 Presidents of the United States, 33 Nobel laureates and 32 Pulitzer Prize winners, and a large number of renowned academic founders, world-class academic leaders, writers and thinkers.
Harvard’s Three Attractions
Harvard University Library
Harvard University Library is America's oldest library, also has the most quantity of collection and it is the largest scale in the world. There are 8 U.S. presidents, more than 30 Nobel Prize winners have studied here. In 1639, the university was named after John Harvard, a young English clergyman from Southwark, London, an alumnus of the University of Cambridge (after which Cambridge, Massachusetts is named), who bequeathed the College his library of four hundred books and £779 pounds sterling, which was half of his estate. After 300 years of development, Harvard University Library's collection is more than 10 million volumes, with more than 100 individual libraries.
Memorial Church
Harvard’s early school motto was "Veritas” (1643), "In Christ Gloriam” (1650), and"Christo et Ecclesiae” (1692). Its early seal showed three books, two faces up, one face down, the symbol of interatcion between “reason” and “revelation”. Its earliest brochure - college law in 1642 stated: "Let every student seriously consider the knowledge of God and Jesus Christ as the source of eternal life, as their main goal in life and learning, and the only fundation of knowledge and learning. All people see the God’s gift of wisdom, and should pray in secret to seek his wisdom.”
Harvard Business School
Harvard University is brilliant, but the Harvard University Business School is more admirable.
American education has such a statement: “Harvard University is a crown of all U.S. universities, and the jewell on the crown is the Harvard Business School”.
Harvard Business School, (referred to, HBS) has been established for 101 years, and is named the West Point by the famous merchants, managers and leaders for training U.S. business talents. Among the highest level of managers in the 500 largest companies in the United States, 1 / 5 graduated from HBS; Harvard’s MBA (Master of Business Administration) has become a symbol of power and money, and the dream of many American young people.
Harvard University
1. Reasons to Recommend:
To take class in the world-class university - Harvard, experience the local teaching and first-class university learning environment. Students deeply feel and understand U.S. higher learning institution and exchange educational and cultural background with Harvard’s students, so that students have clear direction of their future study. Visit the world famous West Point, to stimulate students early life planning. 2. Features:
A. Take class in Harvard University campus, experience the world's best university teaching, feel the impact of Harvard teachers;
B. Learn leadership and communication ability, experience American education and American spirit, and plan for their future life;
C. Explore West Point, Yale University, to encourage students study abroad;
D. From east coast to west coast, visit Disneyland and Universal Studios;
E. Visit the former World Trade Centre site, Wall Street, United Nations Headquarters Building, etc., and learned the politics and economy of the developed countries. 3. Schedule
Day
Attraction
Morning
Afternoon
Stay
D1
From Beijing to Boston by international flight. Go to host family, adpat to the time difference.
Hotel Check-in
D2
Welcome party in Harvard
Visit Harvard University led by tour guide to see the beautiful campus. It is one of the America's oldest higher learning institutions, and one of America's most famous universities. The United States was founded in 1776, 140 years later than the establishment of Harvard University. It was named after the philanthropist, John Harvard.
Hotel
D3
After breakfast, visit the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and the idyllic Charles River; ancient and beautiful monument - Freedom Trail; Boston State House, the Kennedy Library. Go back to hotel after dinner.
Hotel
D4
English class with foreign teachers. Teach the U.S. history, culture, and their daily life.
Organise exchange activities among students, develop the ability to communicate and their listening, grammar, writing, reading, speaking capabilities.
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D5
English courses taught by foreign teachers, develop students’ listening, grammar, writing, reading, speaking ability, etc
Have exercise in the Harvard campus, swimming, basketball, tennis, baseball, and badminton, etc.
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D6
Full day tour to Washington DC, visit the White House, the presidential residence of the U.S., Washington's Capitol Hill; to the world's largest aero museum - Aerospace Museum, the American National Gallery of Art; and the Lincoln Memorial built in 1921.
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D7
Full day rest, free time.
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D8
Full day visit the Statue of Liberty Island, landmark of the United States. A gift from the French government to celebrate the 100th anniversary of American independence - the Statue of Liberty; set foot on the "America's financial centre," the world-famous Wall Street; browse the most dazzling architecture: United Nations Headquarters Building; then visit Columbia University which was complimented as the training hub of political and economic leaders. Once the nation's top-ranked school. (Lunch excluded)
Hotel
D9
English courses taught by foreign teachers, explain the history, academic models, culture, etc of Harvard
Free time, students can play chess in the entertainment room, archery, games, etc.
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D10
Visit the West Point, "cradle of American generals,", Eisenhower, Patton graduated here.
Afternoon, go to the famous brand-name goods factory outlets, where you can buy Nike, Adidas, Reebok and other brand-name goods which are at least 1/3 cheaper than in China.
Hotel
D11
Visit the world famous studios - Universal Studios Hollywood, stroll to the shooting scenes of famous films, understand the making of film production, review those classic movie clips ... visit the spectacular performance show and those unforgettable facilities. (Lunch excluded) Or Full day visit Disneyland, where miracle will be created. Feel the rhythm of the white water river, go into the future and experience the unknown stimulus, share the joy with variety of Disney characters of this grand event. (Lunch excluded)
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D12
English courses taught by foreign teachers, develop students’ listening, grammar, writing, reading, speaking ability, etc.
Friends making (mingle up with students from other countries)
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D13
Graduation ceremony, present certificates, and farewell to Harvard’s teachers
Shopping in Faneuil Hall Market Place.
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D14
International flight to China, end of the brilliant journey.
On the plane
D15
China
Arrive in China
Note: Schedule, tour fee are for reference only, which are subject to change based on the actual flight time and situation. Winter and Summer Camps Quotation Winter and Summer Camp (only for overseas costs – airport pick-up)
Time: 14 days
Winter camp date: each 25th January – 7th February
Summer camp date: each 15th June – 30th August
Enrollment target: current primary, high and university students and people who are interested in travel abroad;
Deadline: 45 days before the camp commence date
The price will be provided to you based on student number and time
A. Tour fee excludes:
Accommodation and meals, study costs, materials costs, overseas pick-up fee, overseas insurance;
For every 15 students with one teacher free of charge (or Chinese responsible agents);
Hotel;
Learning and activities: learn English in the elite school and use its facilities;
Travel: go to the world famous attractions and go shopping at factory outlets;
Safety: insurance (medical insurance);
Transportation: overseas domestic air tickets, airport to and from the hotel.
B. Tour fee exclude:
International round-trip ticket, invoice tax, passport fee, visa fee, transportation from student’s home to the airport in China, communication costs while overseas, and other personal consumptions. Paymentmethods:
1. 45 days before the camp commence date, RMB2000 / person
2. 40 days before the camp commence date, pay the full balance
