International Study Programs

Hong Kong Baptist University International Student Exchange

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Dates:
Fall and Spring semesters each academic year

Location:
Hong Kong, China

Objectives and Description of Course:
Louisiana College is one of 51 North American colleges and universities that has a "Study Abroad" agreement with Hong Kong Baptist University. Under this agreement, one qualified undergraduate student from the LC campus may attend HKBU each semester, where he/she will live in a Student Residence Hall and share a room with a Chinese-speaking student of the same gender. Such an arrangement maximizes cultural exchange, language enhancement, and broadened global perspectives. HKBU, founded in 1956, seeks to foster academic excellence, intellectual freedom, and high ethical standards within a framework of Christian higher education in a Chinese cultural setting. The university is organized into seven divisions or schools - arts, business, Chinese medicine, communications, continuing education, science, and social sciences-- and grants both undergraduate and graduate degrees. "Study Abroad" participants enroll in courses taught in English from across the university-wide curriculum. These courses are orientation sessions that help the "Study Abroad" student become familiar and comfortable with the HKBU campus, programs, and facilities and with the exciting international city of Hong Kong in general.

Pre-requisites/Eligibility/Requirements:
All LC sophomores, juniors, or seniors in good academic and campus standing may attend.

Courses:
Visiting students select from a variety of courses in most majors, all taught in English. Students are encouraged to enroll in either Cantonese or Mandarin Chinese. For sample course offerings, see Ms. Maradee Kern in the Humanities Division (318-487-7445). A typical course load is 15 hours. Students should consult LC advisors and the registrar before selecting HKBU courses in order to ensure credit transfer.

Cost:
Students pay LC tuition and receive LC credit. Some financial aid may apply. Contact Shelley Jinks-Johnson in Financial Aid (318-487-7386) for specific figures. Cost of meals varies; cafeteria or fast food dining is available at very low cost (US$2-3). Airfare, other travel, visa, passport fees, and in-room air-conditioning are extra.

Contact:
Office of Academic Affairs, 318.487.7601