Truly the Best Place to Learn Mandarin July 17, 2025
By A student (University of Alberta International) - abroad from 02/01/2025 to 05/31/2025 with
Go Abroad China: Learn Chinese at China's Top University with Homestay
I've learned a lot more in this experience.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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Studying at Beijing Language and Culture University through Go Abroad China was a dream come true. The teachers were patient, engaging, and truly dedicated to helping us succeed. I stayed with a local family, which gave me daily language practice and a deep connection to Chinese culture. The program combined rigorous academics with real-life experiences like cooking classes, museum visits, and cultural excursions. I left not only speaking better Mandarin but also feeling like I had a second home in Beijing. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Oh the experience in China was the best and I loved it as we moved forward |
