Study Abroad to China

China's Healthcare Revolution: Tradition Meets Innovation (Spring Break, 2027)

Program Leaders: Dr. Jie Yu (Nursing) & Dr. Yawen Li (Social Work)

Travel Dates: March 27 – April 4, 2027 (Spring Break). The course runs the full Spring 2027 semester, with travel during Spring Break.

Now Open for Registration — Spring 2027 (China South)

Discover how tradition, technology, and innovation are shaping healthcare in China's Greater Bay Area. Through hospital and university visits, traditional Chinese medicine and Tai Chi workshops, and cultural excursions, students gain firsthand insight into integrative healthcare approaches that combine mind, body, and spirit.

  • Travel: March 27 – April 4, 2027 (9 days in China, plus one travel day)
  • Destinations: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Macau, and Hong Kong
  • Credit: 3 units — enroll in one of NSCI 3001 (GE Area 2/5), SSCI 3000 (GE Area 4), or SW 5031 (MSW elective, graduate students only)
  • Program fee: $2,200 with scholarships applied (international airfare not included)
  • Application deadline: October 1, 2026

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Program Poster (Spring 2027)

Program Poster (Spring 2027)

Study Abroad China 2027 program poster

Spring Break 2026 Highlights

Program Flyer (Spring Break 2026)

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Photo Gallery & Highlights

Boai Clinic Visit

Students visited Boai Chinese Medicine Clinic where they had hands-on exposure to practices such as cupping, acupuncture and moxibustion.

Great Wall of China

Students at the Great Wall of China, one of the world’s most iconic ancient engineering marvels, reflecting on the ingenuity and endurance it represents across centuries.

Forbidden City

Students gather in front of the Forbidden City’s most iconic palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, engaging with centuries of history, architecture and cultural legacy at the heart of imperial China.

Tang Dynasty Experience

Students dressed in Tang Dynasty attire step into history, experiencing the elegance, cultural richness and aesthetic traditions of one of China’s most celebrated eras.

High-Speed Rail

Students ride China’s high-speed rail at speeds up to 347 km/h, experiencing cutting-edge engineering and the convenience of ordering snacks and meals delivered directly to their seats.

Student Reflections

“This trip changed my perspective on both the world and my career. In the U.S., care can often feel less centered on the individual... In China, I saw a more holistic perspective—one that emphasizes overall well-being and recognizes how factors like diet, family, culture and lifestyle are interconnected.”
“Before this trip, I didn’t really see myself as someone who would do anything extraordinary, especially coming from an immigrant family where stability often feels more realistic than big dreams. But being in China changed that... It made me want to become the best version of myself, not just for my future, but to prove to myself that I can achieve more than I once believed.”

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