Application Open for FREE summer immersion program in Mandarin Chinese at Queens University through StarTalk

Middle and high school students have a chance to learn Mandarin Chinese this summer, at no charge, through StarTalk. This in-person program at Queens University takes place July 15 to August 2, 2024.

students walking on campus of Queens University campus — StarTalk students on campus of Queens University of Charlotte. Photo courtesy of Anna Ksor.

Applications have opened for 2024. You can apply here. Apply by January 31 to receive priority consideration. If spaces remain or become available after this time, additional selected applicants will be notified on a rolling basis.

Students on a field trip to an Asian grocery store — StarTalk students on a field trip. Courtesy of Anna Ksor

Pre-program and post-program enrichment activities will be available as well for admitted students, completely free. For example, a group of students from the 2023 program are being taken to see the Shen Yun performance, and free online conversation hours were provided in the fall and winter.

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Details About Program:

The program will meet Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with optional late pick-up until 4:00 p.m.
Open to students who will be entering 7th grade in August, 2024 to those who have just graduated high school in June, 2024.
Daily lunch and snack are FREE!
Students who successfully complete the program can potentially earn 4 hours of college credit for Chinese 101 or 102.
The program is grant-funded, so there’s no charge at all.

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