<h2><strong>Shanghai Summer Program</strong></h2>
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<p>The 5-week <a href="http://www.essca.fr/EN/ETUDIANT_INTERNATIONAL/summer_programmes/shanghai_summer_programme/Pages/accueil.aspx" target="_blank">Shanghai Summer Program (SSP)</a> is taught in English. This program offers an excellent introduction to contemporary China and to the essential aspects of doing business there. It also provides a firsthand initiation into the essential aspects of doing business in China and its interaction with other important regions in the world. </p>
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<p>The Shanghai Summer Program will take place <strong>June 13 to July 22, 2011</strong>. </p>
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<li>Six credit hours can be earned though this program.</li>
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<p><a href="/business/international/outbound_SAB_howtoapply.shtml">How to Apply</a><br /><a href="/business/international/outbound_SAB_costs.shtml">Cost and Financial Considerations</a><br /><a href="http://www.siue.edu/business/international/links.shtml">Preparing to Go Abroad</a><br /></p>
<p><a href="http://www.essca.fr/SiteCollectionDocuments/Etudiant%20international/Practical%20information/2011%20Shanghai%20Practical%20Guide.pdf" target="_blank">Costs in Shanghai</a></p>
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<p><strong>Basic Pre-Departure Information:</strong></p>
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<li>Apply for a passport at Circuit Court Clerk at the Madison County Courthouse immediately after applying to the school. The address of the courthouse is 155 North Main Street Suite 120, Edwardsville, IL. You will need a valid drivers license, $97 check or cash, and a passport photo (available at CVS: 124 S. Buchanan St., Edwardsville, IL). Also, you can apply for a passport through the US Postal Service.</li>
<li>Get an ISIC card: Click <a href="http://www.myisic.com/" target="_blank">here</a> for more information.</li>
<li>Apply for financial aid: Click <a href="http://www.siue.edu/financialaid/" target="_blank">here</a> for more information.</li>
<li>Shop for airline tickets: <a href="http://www.expedia.com/daily/home/" target="_blank">Expedia,</a> <a href="http://www.studentuniverse.com/" target="_blank">Student Universe</a>, <a href="http://www.statravel.com/" target="_blank">STA Travel</a></li>
<li>Purchase phone card: Click <a href="http://www.goabroad.ekit.com/ekit/home/" target="_blank">here</a> for more information.</li>
<li>Register at the Department of State: Click <a href="http://www.state.gov/" target="_blank">here</a> for more information.</li>
<li>Leave a copy of your passport with the SIUE Office of International Programs.</li>
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<p><br /><strong>Useful Information:</strong><br /><a href="http://www.essca.fr/FR/etudiant_international/summer_programmes/shanghai_summer_programme/Pages/accueil.aspx" target="_blank">ESSCA Shanghai Summer Program offical website</a><br /><a href="/business/international/pdf/Summer_packing_and_travel_tips.pdf" target="_blank">Packing and Travel Tips</a> <br /></p>
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