Kaiping - The Heritage of Chinese Migration

Applications are reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.  

1. Log in to the Gateway online application program
2. Select “Search Experiences” and type "GSP" to explore Global Seminars programs
3. Upload the application form for your selected Global Seminar – see Application documents below

Please note that you can apply for up to a maximum of 2 Global Seminars.

Students are encouraged to meet with the Program Director at an orientation session or one-on-one to learn more about the program.

Shortlisted students can expect to be invited for interviews in early January.

Selected students will be notified mid-January. 

This is an Arts Research Abroad (ARA) funded program. ARA is a funding body made of the Faculty of Arts – Dean’s Office, anonymous donors and Go Global that supports research intensive Global Seminars.

The ARA program offsets the cost to students for participation in an ARA course.  Up to 70% of the cost may be offset for academically qualified students; up to 100% of the cost may be offset for academically qualified students who demonstrate financial need (as determined by Enrolment Services).  The ARA program does not fund course development costs; faculty salaries; costs related to tuition, textbooks, course materials, visas, and vaccinations; daily meals; or personal expenses incurred by students.

For more details, please see the Eligibility and Fees and costs section.

A typical day might include:

• a lecture by Professor Yu, followed by a walking tour to a local site, museum, market, and/or another cultural point of interest
• you are expected to dine together for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and will have “off” periods to encourage local exploration

Notable environmental conditions:

• hot, humid weather with mosquitoes
• sometimes we’ll get caught during typhoon season, which has resulted in students catching colds in the past. We recommend that students wear long, light linens to stay cool and to remain protected from the sun and mosquitoes.
• lots of walking and commuting

Sensitive or potentially triggering content:

• some students find that it is an emotional experience (especially if you have heritage/roots in the areas we are visiting)

The program will take place in Kaiping, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia  May 30 - June 19, 2019.  Prior to your time in the field, you will be required to attend pre-departure sessions and lectures in Vancouver. Full schedule below.

Vancouver lectures: May 13-May 30

Kaiping/Hong Kong: May 30-June 19

Singapore and Malaysia dates tbd

Vancouver Lectures/Conference/Showcase: June 20-July 6

CAD $3,500 - 3,700 + tuition and flight

The final fee depends on the number of students in the program. Students do not pay the Go Global fee when applying to a Global Seminar. The Go Global fee is built into the Program Fee and is payable upon acceptance to the program.

All qualifying students will receive ARA Funding. A separate application is not required.  ARA Funding provides eligible students 70% of funding for the program fee and flight. Accepted students with demonstrated financial needs are eligible for 100% funding for Program Fee and Budgeted Flight.

Adjustment on deposits

Students are eligible for an adjustment of their deposit under the following circumstances:

Withdrawal after you accept your spot in the program

• You are eligible to have your Global Seminar deposit adjusted from $750 to $93.25 (ie: you receive a $656.75 credit)

Withdrawal after deposit posted on SSC

• You are eligible to have your Global Seminar deposit adjusted from $750 to $321.75 (ie: you receive a $428.25 credit)

Withdrawal after deposit due date

• The deposit and all remaining program fees are completely non-refundable. Exceptions may be determined at the discretion of Go Global. 

Any funds allocated to students through the ARA program must be returned in their entirety.

Students who decide to withdraw their application must submit a request in writing by email to the Global Seminar Advisor at go.global@ubc.ca.

UBC is committed to preparing students for safe and successful international experiences.  In order to achieve this, any student participating in a Go Global Program must complete the following:

• All UBC Student Safety Abroad requirements
• Go Global Program-specific pre-departure requirements (includes both online and in-person components)

Failure to successfully complete these and any other requirements may result in withdrawal from the Go Global Program.