Hopkins-Nanjing Center Blog

HNC Career Counselor Robbie Shields looks back at the 2012-2013 academic year: "Any student of Chinese knows the importance that “chengyu” ( 成 语 ) plays in the language.  In just a few characters, Chinese speakers can communicate profound and complex messages.  To me, few expressions offer greater wisdom and value than 摸着石 头过 河 (crossing the river by touching the stones). This expression was made famous in China in the late 1970’s when Deng Xiaoping used it to explain the piloting of reforms in China’s planned economy.  It is unlikely that Mr. Deng ever intended the expression to be used to describe students’ career development, nevertheless on a micro-level it’s a perfect fit.   Career Day 2013 One of the most common misconceptions students have is that there is a linear path to every profession.  Take time to speak with working professionals in virtually any industry and you’ll find people who began their careers in a variety of industries....

HNC MAIS student Natalie Sammarco is currently in India but sent an update about this year's commencement and what HNC graduates are up to now: "The year has come to a close at HNC! School is out, we’ve moved out of our rooms and it’s time for some much needed R&R. The final weeks were pretty busy, but, as I’ve said before, the key is starting your papers early so you’re not super stressed when the final week comes around. The end of the spring term, unlike the winter term, sees many family members visiting due to the commencement ceremony and general summer travel plans. This is another reason to start final assignments early. No one wants to sit around and write papers while their family is waiting to go out and enjoy the warm weather! It’s nice to be able to meet everyone’s family since it’s such a different side of people’s personalities that shine through (in the good way! haha).    Certificate Graduates, Till Lembke (left), and Jon Douglas ...

 HNC students have graduated and summer is officially underway.  It's that time of year again when the HNC Office of International Admissions begins planning our fall recruiting travel and we want to meet YOU!  Check out some of the places we went last year and let us know by email , twitter , or in the comments section below if there are any new destinations we should add to our schedule.  Meeting an admissions representative is a great way to get to know the ins and outs of the program and we're always happy to share tips on how to make your application stand out.  We look forward to seeing you this fall!  Washington & Lee University 

Manuel Pena HNC MAIS '12 Hometown:   Naples, FL Undergraduate Institution and Major: University of Alabama, B.A. in Economics Favorite course at the Center: International Political Economics with Shu Jianzhong Why did you choose the Hopkins-Nanjing Center? I had always wanted to formally study international relations, and knew that I wanted to return to China after graduating from college. The Center was the only school capable of providing me the type of education that I wanted. I didn't consider any other program. What are you doing now? I'm a business analyst for a nuclear consulting company in Shanghai. How did the HNC prepare you for your job? The Center enabled me to work confidently in a Chinese-speaking professional environment. I never feel intimidated speaking or reading Chinese anymore.  The Center also helped me to grasp how the Chinese approach and resolve problems, which I would argue is as invaluable as the language skills I d...

It's commencement day at the HNC!  Below are a selection of photos from the ceremony.  Congratulations to all HNC students! “Your Hopkins-Nanjing education places you in a perfect position to make great things happen.  As I look out at all of you, I can see and feel a powerful promise – a promise that you will move civilization forward.”   Gary Locke, HNC Commencement speech, June 21, 2013 HNC Choir at Commencement Co-Director Huang Chengfeng Co-Director Jason Patent Class of 2013 Ambassador Gary Locke MAIS students wait to collect their diplomas Ambassador Gary Locke and NJU Chancellor Hong passing out diplomas Certificate students wait to collect their diplomas A recent graduate proudly displays her certificate Congrats class of 2013! MAIS '13 Celebrating in the courtyard following the ceremony

It's the last week of the academic year at the Hopkins-Nanjing Center so students are busy finishing exams and gearing up for tomorrow's commencement ceremony where Ambassador  Gary Locke will be the international graduation speaker. Admissions coordinator Sallie You is in Nanjing for the festivities and shared the following photos as students gathered in the student lounge to collect their HNC t-shirts, tote bags, and other memorabilia.   HNC students say goodbye in a variety of languages Congrats to all students graduating tomorrow!  Look out for our next blog post with pictures from the ceremony.

Incoming Hopkins-Nanjing Center students are responsible for procuring their own student (“X”) or tourist (“L”) visa through the nearest Chinese embassy or consulate.   If you cannot visit the embassy or consulate in person, you may hire a travel agent or visa agent to obtain your visa for you.   Be sure to apply for your visa at least one month, but no more than 90 days before your date of departure from your home country. Students who indicated on their pre-departure forms their intent to apply for a student visa will be sent the appropriate documentation (a JW202 form and invitation letter from Nanjing University) before the end of June.   Students who listed a summer address in Asia will receive these documents directly from the Hopkins-Nanjing Center.   All other students will receive a package from the HNC Washington Support Office.   Due to time regulations with the student visa, all students arriving in China more than 30 days before orientatio...