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Blogs of HC students studying in China in 2012-2013

Why Study Chinese Language at Holy Cross?

U.S. companies invest billions of dollars each year in China.
Chinese is the first language of 1.3 billion people … one-fifth of the world’s population.
China is the world’s fastest growing large economy and is about to become the world’s second largest economy.
China is increasingly important to United States national security, foreign relations, trade, and climate change policy.
Chinese language skills are essential for careers and advanced study involving China in business, education, journalism, and diplomacy.

Holy Cross offers...

4 years of Chinese language and courses in English on Chinese literature and culture
Majors in Chinese or Chinese Language and Civilization, and a Concentration in Chinese Studies.
Study Abroad in China through the Holy Cross Study Abroad Program
A scholarship for study abroad for one graduating senior each year