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China Immersion Week (CIW) is a new concept for a flagship event introduced this year by CSA-EUR. Together with a like-minded group of ±25 others, you will follow a five evening event-week (online), in which you get the chance to immerse yourself in the Chinese culture and business through educational-, social-, cultural-, and career-oriented events and challenges. The week will be centered around a fresh and special theme each year, where all organized activities/challenges relate to.
What’s additionally unique is that this week is organized by all the committees with everyone facilitating their own specialized event. This makes it CSA-EUR’s first ever umbrella event showcasing the different pillars and committees of our association!
Did you miss out on the chance to get to know and connect with new people this year?
Next to having the opportunity to immerse yourself in China, the week also provides the perfect chance to meet and bond with new people, make new friends and to establish a connection with those who are passionate about China as well.
China Immersion Week theme 2021: (En)compass China.
The theme of this year’s edition aims at showcasing China in an encompassing way, exploring China through the compass by attending events that relate to a certain cardinal direction within the country (North/East/South/West).
China is a gigantic country with many different cultural and regional differences. One could even say that the provinces are like small countries on their own.
The theme aims at putting an emphasis on the vastness and diversity of China as a country. Hereby, you will “wander” through China by attending various kinds of events and challenges characterized by a certain region and experience the country from a helicopter perspective.
Throughout the week there will be a point system running where you can score points by completing all kinds of fun challenges. A leaderboard will update everyone’s points automatically, and the top 3 people with the most points at the end of the week will get prizes worth up to €300!
Receive a CIW box containing:
Non member: €7,95
CSA-EUR general member: €6,95
Opening
Mandatory Event
18:30 – 19:15
Host: Study Trip Committee
Cardinal: –
Introduction to the week
Shanghai Bund(ing) Night
Mandatory Event
19:30 – 21:30
Host: Social Events Committee
Cardinal: East
This special night will be packed with amazing ice breaking games where teamwork is key while simultaneously exploring Shanghai’s well known dishes and places!
Cookalong: Beijing Meat Filled Pancake
Mandatory Event
17:30 – 19:30
Host: Study Trip Committee
Cardinal: North
Taste the culinary delights of Northern China with delicious Beijing meat pies on the menu!
Cookalong Dessert: Syrup Candied Fruits
Optional Event
19:45 – 20:30
Host: Study Trip Committee
Cardinal: North
Make yourself a delicious and easy-to-make Northern dessert (bingtanghulu)!
Job Hunting Workshop: Hoitalent x Backbase
Mandatory Event
15:30 – 17:00
Host: Career Events Committee
Cardinal: South
Learn interview tricks and sharpen your job hunting skills to capture your dream job!
China Masterclass by KLM
Mandatory Event
18:00 – 20:00
Host: Study Trip Committee
Cardinal: South
Become an expert on how to do business in China by following a module on: cultural awareness, business dining manners and Chinese meeting protocols!
Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy
Mandatory Event
19:00 – 21:00
Host: Education Committee
Cardinal: East
Get to know Hangzhou through symbolic characters and learn calligraphy by means of writing Chinese on a fan!
A Night at the Chengdu Market
Mandatory Event
17:30 – 19:30
Host: Cultural Events Committee
Cardinal: West
Get to know the West of China by making cute panda baos, learning Chinese paper cutting and origami folding!
Closing
Mandatory Event
20:00 – 20:45
Host: Study Trip Committee
Cardinal: –
The official closing of the CIW. Did you win one of our top 3 prizes?
Afterparty
Optional Event
20:45 +
Host: Internal Events Committee
Cardinal: –
End your valuable experience by joining our wonderful afterparty!
Fun fact: I was in the Social Events Committee last year and I would join again.
Fun fact: I'm the oldest of the Committee. 🤡
Fun fact: Likes collecting enamel pins.
Fun fact: Lactose intolerant, but my love for boba never ends 😀
Fun fact: I love turbulence during a flight! 😳
Fun fact: I like to challenge my spice tolerance!