PROGRAM KEY INFORMATION
Dates 18th Nov - 29th Nov, 2017 (11 nights)
Theme
Why do this
program?
Food in China plays an important role in business, culture, customs,
health and nutrition. Economic developments have also impacted
the evolution of consumer food and nutrition tastes in China -
e.g. the higher consumption of protein and internationally sourced products, increased awareness of health & fitness and demand for
organic, safe foods.
Gain first hand experience on food related trends, business
opportunities and the Chinese approach to holistic health and
well-being.
Eligibility Arts/Humanities, History,
International Relations, Politics, Business, Public Health, Nutrition,
Tourism & Hospitality
For more information please contact:La Trobe Abroad Team ([email protected])
by 15th of July, 2017!
November 2017
FOOD STUDY TOUR TO BEIJING, CHINA
* Schedule/Inclusions subject to change
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS• Academic Course at Tsinghua University including official
transcript and course completion certificate• Guest lectures • Company visits• Pre-departure information pack• Visa assistance• Airport pickup and transfers• Twin share accommodation• Most meals and welcome dinner• Local SIM card and travel card• 3 hours of survival Mandarin classes• Cultural activities and tour days• Medical and accident insurance• 24/7 support from ImmerQi staff• Not included in program fee:
- Return flights Melbourne - Beijing - Visa processing fee
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CLASSES AT TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY & COMPANY VISITS IN BEIJING
COMPANY VISITS AND THEMES
• Medical park - regulation, safety and new technologies to market
• Hospital - healthcare system, mortality and health issues prevalent in Chinese communities
• TCM practitioner - holistic medicine approach• Health foundation - access to healthcare for the
underprivileged and vulnerable in China, patient advocacy
• Health & Well-being - nutrition, health promotion• Start-up/entrepreneurship - Chinese mobile app market
in the food, health, nutrition industry
ACADEMIC COURSE
Tailored course for LA TROBE students at Tsinghua University. Through this course you will learn about:
- Basic theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)- Cultural, social and historical contexts in which Chinese cuisine has evolved and developed- Sustainable food production and consumption in China- Relationship between Chinese food-culture, health and well-being
• Expression of interest by 15th of July, 2017 to La Trobe Abroad Team ([email protected])• You will need:
- A copy of your CV - An academic transcript - A cover letter explaining in 50 words why you would like to participate in this study tour!
• Program fee: 10 - 14 students: AUD 5,400 per student / 15 students or more: AUD 4,300 per student 10 x $3,000 NCP Scholarships Available
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HIGHLIGHTS• 11 nights in the political, cultural and historic hub of
China• Academic course at one of the world’s leading
institutions, Tsinghua University (Ranked 1st in BRIC Universities)
• Visit local and internationally owned companies, learn from entrepreneurs and senior managers
• Tours to Great Wall, Forbidden City and Lama Temple• Experience traditional Chinese activities
e.g. tea ceremony and reflexology