CCLI and Zhejiang Normal University invite you to join the 2026 "Chinese Bridge" Summer Program for American Youth. This exciting two-week program offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Chinese language learning and experience Chinese culture firsthand. Participants will visit iconic cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Jinhua, savor authentic Chinese cuisine, and engage in cultural exchanges with Chinese university students. Additionally, you'll explore the historic Doolittle Raid Memorial Hall in Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, and learn about the enduring friendship forged during World War II between local residents and American pilots.

2026 trip dates are June 11-June 25, 2026 (subject to change slightly)

Eligibility

• MUST be full time, degree-seeking Temple University students in good academic (2.5+ GPA) and good disciplinary standing to be eligible for the program. This includes no current financial delinquency with the university. Students can be graduating in May 2026 but December 2025 grads do not qualify. 
• Students MUST already be in possession of a valid U.S. passport that does not expire before December 2026. NO EXCEPTIONS. 
• Students must have never traveled to China. (Certain exceptions will be made.)
• Students are responsible for Chinese visa application fees and purchasing own airfare. We will recommend a flight that leaves from Philadelphia and arrives at a specific time in Beijing for everyone. We can also apply for a program that will waive the visa fee. 
• No Chinese language experience is necessary.

Accommodations, in-country transportation, admission tickets to museums and attractions, and three meals a day are all included. Students only need to pay for their airfare and visa fees. 

Have questions? Attend one of our info sessions!

ONLINE
Session 1 – Thursday, 2/19 – 10:30-11:00 am - https://temple.zoom.us/j/96744798121

Session 2 – Thursday, 2/19 – 1:30-2:00 pm - https://temple.zoom.us/j/93548059647

Session 6 - Monday, 2/23 - 2:30-3:00 pm - https://temple.zoom.us/j/92509580233 

IN PERSON - CCLI space, 1938 Liacouras walk, room 301
Session 3 – Friday, 2/20 – 11:30 am-12:00 pm 

Session 4 – Friday, 2/20 – 2:30-3:00 pm

Session 5 - _{^{Monday, 2/23 - 12:00-12:30 pm -}} cancelled due to snow

Questions? Email [click-for-email]

Founded in 1956, ZJNU's main campus is located in Jinhua, the central part of Zhejiang Province. It is listed as one of the Top 100 Universities in China and is a key institution at the provincial level. It boasts a population of 25,000 undergraduate students, 6,000 post-graduate students and 3,000 international students. They offer 70 undergraduate programs, 67 master's programs, more than 20 doctoral programs from 18 colleges. To learn more about ZJNU, visit their website here.