SUBP strives to empower future American leaders by providing immersive experiences in China and dispelling misconceptions about its higher education and technology sectors.

The Need for SUBP

American students display substantial deficits in understanding modern China, leading to misconceptions and a lack of interest in engaging with the country. This knowledge gap contributes to educational disparities and strained U.S.-China relations.

SUBP’s Unique Approach

• Targeted: Aligning with Student Motivations
  • Focus on career advancement and personal growth, which are top reasons for studying abroad.
  • Address students’ desire for quality education and safe environments.
• Immersive: Showcasing China’s Advancements
  • Visits to top universities like Tsinghua and Peking University.
  • Engagements with leading tech companies such as Xiaomi and BYD.
  • Exploration of key cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hangzhou.
  • Meetings with government officials from the U.S. Embassy and China officials, professors, industry leaders and alumnus from elite U.S. universities.
• Comprehensive: Offering an All-Encompassing Program Design
  • Pre-Trip Preparation
    • Learning about Chinese universities, companies, and cities.
    • Pre-trip assessments and question preparation for each visit.
  • Active Participant Engagement
    • Daily reflections and social media sharing.
    • Weekly recap and presentations to U.S. audiences.
  • Rigorous Assessment
    • Measuring effectiveness in increasing knowledge and shifting perceptions.
    • Data-driven improvements to continuously enhance the program.

China’s Rapid Advancements

In recent years, China has surpassed the United States in several technological fields:

• Mobile Payments and E-Commerce
• High-Speed Rail Systems
• Electric Vehicles and Renewable Energy Technologies

Despite common misconceptions about China’s higher education system being solely rote-based, it is rapidly evolving:

• Focus on Innovation and Critical Thinking
  • Chinese universities are emphasizing research and innovation.
• Global Recognition
  • A 20% increase in Chinese universities featured in the QS World University Rankings over the last five years as shown in the chart below.

SUBP’s Impact

Our program effectively addresses the knowledge gap and corrects misconceptions by:

• Enhancing Knowledge
  • Participants show significant increases in understanding modern China.
• Shifting Perceptions
  • Improved views on China’s education, technology, and societal advancements.
• Igniting Interest
  • High likelihood of participants recommending China as a destination for study and work.
  • Increased intent to engage further through study, work, or personal visits.