How much interaction with local people will I have?

The CSP is designed to give students almost constant exposure to the students at Xiamen University and the people in the city of Xiamen.  CSP living quarters are mixed among the students of the university, and many of the program's activities are designed to push students to develop relationships with locals. 

English Corner is an every-Friday event at Xiamen University where local students gather in the evening to practice their English. Past CSP students have attended these meetings to assist in tutoring and to be conversation partners.  CSP alumni highly recommend English Corner as one effective means of developing relationships with local students. 

The academic program of the CSP is designed especially for CSP students, primarily because of the language issue.  In classes, CSP students are with each other, but are often taught by local faculty. 

The experiential components of the program, such as trips and site visits, are designed to provide maximum exposure to daily life in China.  Ample time is provided for students to simply BE in the selected area of the country.