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FAQ for Students
How can I apply?
Please send us the following documents per mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
  • A motivational letter (not more than 1 A4-page) in English, stating why you would like to participate in the seminar.
  • CV
  • A picture of yourself

The deadline for your application is Monday, 14 November 2011, 4pm.


You are welcome to contact us any time at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it should you have any questions. The Steering Committee will make the decision on who will participate in the Insight China 2012 seminar by Friday 2. December 2011.
 
When does it take place?
The Preparatory Seminar: 13th - 17th February 2012
The On-Site Seminar: 29th March – 15st April 2012
 
How much will it cost?

You will have to pay a maximum amount of CHF 2’800.–. There is a chance that the sum will be lowered, provided that the Project Team is able to raise more sponsoring money than budgeted. You are welcome to suggest us any potential sponsor from your personal network.

The CHF 2’800.– cover international flight, domestic flights, buses, visa, accommodation, and food.

Please also calculate an additional CHF 500.– for personal expenses.

 
Do I get any compensation?

School of Business:
1 ECTS for the Preparatory Seminar
2 ECTS for the On-Site Trip

Other schools:
According to the respective deans.

 
What do I have to do during the Seminar?

First, you have to participate actively at the preparatory seminar (100% attendance required). Further, you must join us to the On-Site trip to China. That’s the easy part.

During the whole Seminar you are required to do the following:

 

1. Briefing Paper

  • Students will be allocated a topic during or prior to the preparatory seminar and must produce a briefing paper of approximately 1000 words per person.
  • The briefing paper should summarise current knowledge in the area defined, outline issues of interest for the Insight China Delegation and suggest areas to be further investigated during the onsite trip.
2. Reflective Essay
  • Students will define a topic in consultation with the supervising lecturer (or an alternative lecturer defined by the supervising lecturer). The topic must reflect the key issues being investigated during the preparatory and onsite seminars.
  • The reflective essay should incorporate current knowledge in the area defined, outline issues of interest and include personal reflections based on the experiences during the onsite seminar.
  • The reflective essay is normal individual work and should be approximately 2000 words in length.
 
Who can participate?
3rd year bachelor students of FHNW  from the fields of
  • Applied Psychology
  • Business Administration
  • Business Information Systems
  • Engineering
  • Life Sciences
  • Social Work