Students heads off to China (From Asian Image)

Students heads off to China

1:26pm Friday 25th February 2011 in Education By Asian Image reporter

Two students from the University of Huddersfield have been successful in securing themselves an opportunity to experience an introduction to China on a government funded programme.

As one of the world’s oldest civilisations, China is steeped in history and rich in culture.

Competition for the 400 places on the Study China Programme was tough, with over 2,000 students across the UK applying.

Of the two students who applied from the University of Huddersfield – Mofozzul Choudhury Imran and Faheema Bibi Mulla – both scored highly enough with their applications to secure a place on the trip.

Founded in 2007 the Study China Programme is a government funded initiative which encourages UK students to study abroad, developing skills and awareness to live and work in the global community. Due to government cuts this year’s trip may well be the last one, which is something which encouraged Faheema to apply.

“I am a final year student, but I had heard about the Study China Programme in my first year, it really interested me and I wanted to go, but because I had taken a year out already I decided not to apply. When I heard that this might be the last ever trip, I had to apply and I can’t believe I got accepted, I’m so excited,” said Faheema, 21 from Dewsbury.

Taking place over three weeks in April the students will receive over 40 hours of Chinese language classes while out in China, in an attempt to help strengthen their relationship and understanding of the country.

Alongside their language classes they will also be immersed in Chinese culture by means of a number of exciting and interesting activities which include Tai Chi, calligraphy, kite making, attending an archaeological dig and numerous excursions.

At the end of the three weeks there will be a closing ceremony which all applicants have been offered the chance to speak at.

Very passionate about the opportunity to go and experience what China has to offer, Mofozzul is keen to be selected to present.

“I have already drafted my speech and really hope I get selected to speak,” he said. “I cannot wait to go and experience three weeks in China, I can’t even begin to imagine how much I will learn and be able to bring back.”