Kunming Summer - China & Southeast Asian Development

Program Overview

The IES Abroad Kunming China & Southeast Asian Development Summer Program is designed for students who want to experience contemporary Chinese culture from an economic Chinese and Southeast Asian perspective.

Based in Kunming with a focus on Southeast Asia, this program explores the development of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) and the current efforts to foster economic relations and fairly share resources.

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NOTE: Program dates listed in Studio Abroad are approximate. Please refer to IES Abroad predeparture materials for planning travel.

Why Kunming?

Start your studies of Asia in Kunming, your gateway to exploring China and its surrounding Southeast Asian neighbors. This global city with a dynamic mix of cultures—and comfortably mild weather—will be your home base. It's here that you'll learn Chinese and gain an understanding about the important economic, political, environmental, and developmental issues affecting China and its Southeast Asian neighbors today. All this and so much more will be part of your plans—talk about hands-on learning.

Student Life

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About IES Abroad

Everything we do is about the IES Abroad student. Our profoundly passionate team of study abroad professionals believes in creating once-in-a-lifetime educational adventures that transcend expectations. Our goal is to rock the world of some 6,000 study abroad students every year. From our headquarters in Chicago to our 115+ study abroad programs in more than 35 global locations worldwide, we create authentic global education and life-affirming cultural experiences.

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