The Center, located on the Nanjing University campus, is a five-minute walk from the historical center of Nanjing—Gulou Circle—and just a 25-minute walk from the downtown business area of Xinjiekou. Travel across the city is now even easier with the north-south metro line running from the Nanjing railway station in the north, to Gulou Circle, Xinjiekou and onwards to the south of the city. In 2006, the Center doubled its original size and capacity. This necessary expansion is proof of the growing interest in China and of the increasing number of students eager to pursue careers associated with this burgeoning nation. Center amenities include: - Wireless internet access and two Ethernet connections per room
- Central heat/air-conditioning
- Hot water available through out the day for bathing
- Boiled drinking water and dispensers, easy access to bottled water services
- Laundry room with coin-operated washers and dryers
- Fitness room
- Music practice rooms
- Calligraphy room
- Ping-pong and pool table
- Rooftop terraces
- Student lounge with TV, game tables, and bar
- Stage for theater performances and talent night
- Cafeteria serving inexpensive, pay-as-you-go meals
- Cafeteria kitchen available for scheduled student use
- Computer room with printer
Athletic Activities In addition to the Center's own exercise room, students have access to Nanjing University's athletic facilities, including a track, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, an artificial turf soccer field and a swimming pool. Badminton and ping-pong equipment are also available at the Center. In the past students have participated in the following activities: - Tai Chi classes at the Center
- Basketball tournament at Nanjing University
- Ping-pong tournament at HNC
- Volleyball pick-up games
- Weekly soccer games
- Ultimate Frisbee club
- Dragon boat racing team
- Dance, Yoga, and Pilates classes offered by students
- Salsa dance classes offered by professional instructor
Volunteer Activities Students are encouraged to get involved with the many volunteer activities Nanjing has to offer. Past students have: - Volunteered at orphanages and homes for developmentally disabled adults
- Tutored at a local school for children of migrant workers
- Held fundraisers and auctions to support local organizations
- Worked with local NGOs that promote environmental sustainability
Other Activities Students at the Center also find time for a variety of other activities at the Center and in Nanjing. Here’s a look at what students do in their free time: - Calligraphy, Chinese painting and erhu classes at the Center
- Chinese cooking classes
- Chinese chess club
- Debate club
- International foods club
- International relations club
- Film club
- Talent nights during Moon Festival
- Plays and performances including “The Vagina Monologues” and a bilingual adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet”
- Themed happy hours
- Parties for Halloween, Christmas and Chinese New Year
- Seder dinners for Passover
- Band performances in Nanjing
- Rooftop barbecues and movie nights
Vacation Activities The Center is closed for approximately one month during the Chinese New Year holiday so that staff members can return home. During this period, students often take advantage of relatively inexpensive travel opportunities within China or to neighboring Southeast Asia, Japan, and Korea. Students have also pursued internships during part or all of the holiday.
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