NEWS & EVENTS

This week, TBC has come to the difficult decision to cancel the study abroad programs for Spring 2021 for students outside of China. While the outspread in some countries (including China) has leveled out, the pandemic is far from over. Not only is the number of daily COVID-19 cases rising in many countries, including the US, but travel restrictions and entry/exit requirements are strengthening as well. In response, TBC upholds the ongoing health concerns and has made a conscious and carefully thought-out decision to prioritize the students’ health and minimize travel.

On Friday, September 11, 2020, The Beijing Center (TBC) welcomed its Fall 2020 cohort comprised of local Chinese freshman from the College of the Holy Cross, Saint Joseph’s University, University of Notre Dame, and University of the South. As part of their journey into higher education, the American Pathway Program students will earn undergraduate credit at TBC that will transfer to their US universities, while also taking part in various seminars and activities on college success and American culture.

The current changes in the global education environment due to COVID-19 has prompted many academic institutions and universities to adapt and modify the way they educate their students. Starting this summer, TBC began offering virtual internship experiences to students interested in China and its growing business market.

College of the Holy Cross and The Beijing Center (TBC) sign a partnership agreement offering Holy Cross undergraduate freshman and sophomore students, admission for TBC’s Fall 2020 study abroad program. During the Fall 2020 TBC program, Holy Cross students will enroll in 15 credit semester courses, while living on the campus of the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE). TBC will arrange double-room housing in a Western-style residence hall at UIBE.

The University of the South and The Beijing Center (TBC) signed a partnership agreement admitting a specified number of qualified Sewanee undergraduate students to TBC’s Fall 2020 study abroad program. As part of the exchange program at TBC this Fall 2020, Sewanee students will enroll in 15-16 credits per semester, with a credit transfer to Sewanee upon successful completion based on the academic requirements of the TBC courses.

The University of Notre Dame and The Beijing Center (TBC) signed a partnership agreement guaranteeing Notre Dame Chinese undergraduate students’ admission to the academic programs offered by TBC during the Fall 2020 term, upon meeting the specific requirements. TBC has hosted student study abroad programs since 1998, providing immersion into Chinese culture and uniquely tailored, accredited academic courses, specific to TBC’s study abroad program.