Zhejiang University, American Studies Program
At Indiana University, Summer 2010
Tentative Schedule of Activity
(Sequence of daily activity may change, depending on availability)
Date / Location / ActivityMonday / Arrival / · Fly into Indianapolis airport
· Bus to Bloomington
· Dinner & check-in to dorm rooms
Tuesday / Orientation; Business & American Society / · Program overview & language discussion
· Attend lecture at Kelley School of Business
· Site visit to Cook Pharmicia
· Bus trip around Bloomington
· Welcoming reception
Wednesday / Law & American Society / · Language discussion
· Attend lecture at School of Law
· Site visit to County Court & City Government
· Group entertainment – Music
Thursday / Media & American Society / · Language discussion
· Attend lecture at School of Journalism
· Site visit to campus newspaper & local city editor
· Group entertainment -- Movie
Friday / Indianapolis –State Government & International Business / · Depart by charter bus to Indianapolis (1 hour)
· Lecture on State Governments Role in Economy
· Visit Indianapolis Statehouse; Discussions with Indiana Economic Development Corporation staff
· Late afternoon shopping at Circle City Mall
Saturday / Outdoor Activity / · On site program at Bradford Woods, IU’s Outdoor Leadership Center, group activities and adventure
· Cookout under the evening sky
Sunday / Bloomington – Free day
Monday / Information & American Society / · Language discussion
· Attend lecture at School of Informatics
· Site visit to bio-technology business
· Group entertainment – Sport
Tuesday / Popular Culture & American Society / · Language discussion
· Attend lecture at Department of Communication & Culture
· Site visit to multi-media presentation on the History of Rock & Roll
· Group entertainment – Music
Wednesday / Non-Profit Activity & American Society / · Language discussion
· Attend lecture at School of Public & Environmental Affairs
· Site visit to local non-profit groups: Habitat for Humanity
· Group entertainment -- Movie
Thursday / Graduate Programs & American Society / · Language discussion
· Attend lecture at IU Office of International Services
· Discussions with local faculty & current graduate students
· Group entertainment -- Sport
Friday / Indianapolis – Sports & American Society / · Depart by Charter Bus to Indianapolis (1 hour)
· Lecture: Sports as a Business, IUPUI
· Visit National Collegiate Athletic Association Headquarters
· Visit Indianapolis Colts new football stadium (under construction) or Indianapolis Indians baseball field
· Group dinner in Indianapolis
Saturday / Outdoor Activity / · Participate in Cutters Soccer Club “Hurryin’ Hackers 3 vs 3 Soccer Tournament,” (team manager provided)
Sunday / With the Community / · Attend Monroe County Fair
· Relocate for homestays with local Bloomington residents
Monday / University & American
Society / · Language discussion
· Visit regular IU class of personal choice
· Afternoon planning for peer presentations
· Entertainment with individual host families
Tuesday / Zhejiang University Program Findings / · Language discussion
· Peer presentations on findings and insights gained by student experiences
· Lecture from IU’s International Affairs staff on our initiatives for Asia
· Farewell Reception with hosts & program staff
Wednesday / Chicago – Travel & Landmarks / · Depart by charter bus to Chicago (5 hours)
· Check into downtown Chicago hotel
· Visit Hancock Tower; Navy Pier
· Evening free
Thursday / Chicago – City & its People / · Field Museum – cultural history
· Shedd Aquarium, Grant Park,
· Evening free
Friday / Chicago – Free day / · Museum of Science & Technology
· Group dinner & music
Saturday / Departure to China / · Architectural tour (by boat)
· Shopping, site-seeing,(Visit Chicago Pass)
· Prepare for departure
Sunday / Departure to China / · Leave direct from Chicago O’Hare
Zhejiang University Summer Activity