Introduction
In last summer, Shanghai Open University had run the first International Student Exchange Program successfully, students from 12 countries and regions participated the event. The two-week international exchange program offers opportunities to get in touch with Chinese culture, to better know the city of Shanghai, and to increase understanding and communication among students from worldwide. The program will include basic Chinese language course, class on Chinese history, culture, folk customs and arts. It will also organize various activities including inner city tours, visiting Shanghai distance education system, a water village and experienced-type outward training at resort Oriental Land.