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Program Overview

Discover China is an 11-day immersive cultural exchange and storytelling program developed in partnership by Odyssey Project and the U.S.–Sino Culture Experience Consortium (USCEC). Together, our two nonprofits promote cultural exchange, youth dialogue, and creative storytelling across two regions of China.

What You’ll Do

Storytelling

Storytelling

Document experiences through writing, photography, video, or creative media

Exploration

Exploration

Freely explore China for yourself beyond the group

Industry

Industry

Explore sustainability themes in Xinjiang, including green energy and reforestation

Culture

Culture

Experience Chinese culture, cuisine, and heritage

History

History

Learn historical context in Nanjing through site visits and reflection

Networking

Networking

Build friendships and cohort community through shared activities and games

What You’ll Leave With

An inside look at China’s innovation and sustainability efforts

Lifelong connections with peers from the U.S. and China

Real conversations and relationships with peers abroad

A sense of oneself within a global context and community

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