Harvard University undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for our new initiative, which seeks to connect Harvard students across campus interested in learning more about China with one another. Benefits of joining include:
- Find out about the latest events on campus about what’s happening in PR China, Taiwan, and the region hosted by the Fairbank Center and other regional centers
- Connect with other Harvard students interested in learning more about China
- Receive invitations to special gatherings for students with China-related experts
- Organize discussion groups, meals, and/or cultural outings with other students
- Work with Fairbank Center faculty and staff on videos, blog posts & conferences
How does this work?
Simply click the button above, or head to this link, and let us know what you’re interested in. We will follow up to ask you more information about yourself and to learn about your specific interest areas. You will then receive general information about the Fairbank Center through our regular events newsletter, as well as occasional emails targeted to your interests.
Is this just another student organization? If not, how is it different?
No, this is not a student organization. Instead, it is organized and run by the team at the Fairbank Center, one of the country’s leading academic centers for studying China and the coordinator of Chinese Studies activities across Harvard University. Our goal is to build a closer community of students interested in learning more about China across different schools at Harvard. Think of this as more like downloading the app for one of your favorite local cafes or stores and then receiving special offers and rewards.
What time commitment is required of me?
You are welcome to put in as much or as little energy as you would like, depending on what your schedule allows. We simply ask that you check in with us when you attend one of our events. Depending on how often you check in, you will receive additional invitations to special events or opportunities targeted to students. Those will offer you opportunities to get more deeply involved in your interest areas, but how much is completely up to you.
What types of special opportunities are available to members of the Student Network?
Some examples of recent small gatherings that we have hosted for students include a meeting with the former President of Taiwan, tea with an art historian before a calligraphy event at the Harvard Art Museums, and a special invitation to a closed-door talk with leading Chinese economists. We also help facilitate group meals or coffee with Harvard faculty and visiting scholars who work on China. In addition, you are welcome to work with other students to propose other events, and we will do our best to incorporate them into our future programming.