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Harvard hosts young leaders summit in Shanghai

The Harvard College Association for US-China Relations (HAUSCR) held its 8th Harvard Summit for Young Leaders in China at Shanghai High School with 29 courses for several hundred participants selected from prominent high schools across China, each with a Harvard student as the instructor.
Outcomes: 
The courses covered a wide range, from finance to cultural areas, with a ‘Friendship’ class being a real crowd pleaser. This year’s summit also offered some renowned guests speaking at daily lectures and Harvard admissions personnel explaining the enrollment requirements and preferences. The summit also involved the selection of 20-30 top students for a cultural exchange with Harvard.
Government?: 
No
Type of Exchange: 
culture
education/science
Partners: 
Harvard College Association for US-China Relations
Shanghai High School
Participants (Types): 
participants from high schools across China, Harvard students, guests, Harvard admissions personnel
Number of Participants: 
several hundred
Exchange Date: 
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 to Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Continuing: 
No
Location: 
Shanghai, China
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