Ivy-China Elite Development Program

China Elite Development Program is the newest program of Columbia Asia-Pacific Development Society. The purpose of this program is to let Chinese secondary school students in the traditional Chinese education system feel the shock of an Ivy League education. The students in the program follow ten carefully designed courses. They get a dose of interest-led independent thinking, teamwork, and the Ivy League model of study. After a brief two-week stay, students will gain not only knowledge, but also new attitudes toward studying, and a vision of life that they may never have thought about.
Organization
Columbia Asia-Pacific Development Society (CAPDS) is the largest student association at Columbia University and one of the most influential international organizations in the United States. The CAPDS promotes cultural and economic communication among Asian and Pacific Rim countries.
Program
The purpose of this program is to let Chinese secondary school students in the traditional Chinese education system feel the shock of an Ivy League education. The students in the program follow ten carefully designed courses. They get a dose of interest-led independent thinking, teamwork, and the Ivy League model of study. After a brief two-week stay, students will gain not only knowledge, but also new attitudes toward studying, and a vision of life that they may never have thought about.
The elite courses will be given by PAPEA (Princeton Asia-Pacific Education Association). Elite courses will be held at Princeton University, Harvard University, Columbia University, Yale University, Cornell University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Museum of American Finance. Our teachers include honored PHD students of PAPEA, staff of the above-mentioned universities, and the curator of the Museum of American Finance. The teachers communicate with the students in an interactive, engaging manner. They present material on American culture, the Ivy League model, study skills, and more. For texts, we have selected the latest teaching materials from Harvard Business School and Princeton’s The Case Tutorial for Teenagers. The experience enhances the analytical and problem-solving skills of the students, encouraging them to think independently. It introduces them to a broader vision of their life and studies.
Partners
*Princeton Asia-Pacific Education Association - PAPEA is the biggest Association for Asia-Pacific Education. Events included the reception and interview of distinguished guests to Princeton University, such as heads of foreign states, ambassadors, university presidents, social and commercial celebrities, etc.
*Peking University Global Exchange Network for Students - GENS is closely involved in the international exchange of Peking University.

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