你认识这只可爱的企鹅吗？它是中国一家叫"腾讯"(Tencent)公司的logo。 跟Yahoo、Microsoft差不多，腾讯公司也有它自己的“即时通”(instant messenger), 名字叫“QQ”。

腾讯的QQ，除了最常见的聊天室以外，还有网上游戏(games), 养小动物(pets), 铃声下载(ringtone downloads)等等许多其它的服务。

其实，在中国大陆QQ比Yahoo Messenger和MSN更受中国人的欢迎。据估计，现在全中国差不多有一亿五千万个用户。

现在，在中国QQ已经成为一种年轻人的流行文化。你几乎到处都能看到这只可爱的小企鹅。实际上，为了练习中文，有些外国学生也用QQ。要是你有兴趣的话，不妨也试试看。 http://im.qq.com/

Chinese Learning Podcasts

向你介绍两个学习中文的Podcast服务。

1. ChinesePod.com http://www.chinesepod.com/

2. Melnyks.com http://www.melnyks.com/

China-related Study Abroad Informational Sessions (Oct. 15- Oct. 19)

1. Monday 10/15 Hopkins-Nanjing Center 457

Folwell at 11:00am

The Director of Admissions for the Hopkins-Nanjing Center will be visiting the UMN campus to meet with interested students with an advanced level of Chinese.

The Hopkins-Nanjing Center offers an M.A. in International Studies with three available concentrations: International Politics, International Economics and Comparative and International Law. Degrees are conferred jointly by Johns Hopkins University and Nanjing University.

The Center also offers a 1 year Certificate in China Studies.

To learn more, please visit the website.http://sais-jhu.edu/Nanjing/index.html

2. Wednesday 10/17 Full Year Scholarship Exchange in Tianjin, China

289 Hubert Humphrey Hall 2:00-3:00pm

International Reciprocal Student Exchange Program (IRSEP)
Group advising session

Tianjin, China
* Full Academic year
* University of Minnesota-Twin Cities juniors and above; Chinese citizens not eligible
* Transfer credit
* Host-university study
* Dorms
* 2 years college-level Chinese
* Sponsored by UMN Learning Abroad Center, IRSEP
* Application deadline: November 22, 20

This full scholarship exchange offers you the chance to study in China's third largest city Tianjin. Experience traditional and contemporary culture and art in Tianjin while studying with students from around the world.
http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/programs/ASIA/irsepChina/index.shtml

3. Friday 10/19 Study Abroad , Major/Minor Declaration and More

Room 306 Folwell Hall at 4:15pm

Please join us on Friday, October 19th for an information session about Asian Languages & Literatures! Get the details about changes to the ALL major requirements, learn about study abroad options in Asia, and connect with other ALL students.

Representatives from both faculty and staff will be there to answer your questions. This event is meant for both current and prospective majors and minors. Pizza and beverages will be provided.

Contact: Katy Korchik
Academic Adviser
CLA Languages and Mathematics Student Community
114 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
http://langmath.class.umn.edu
(612) 624-7540