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The Best Way to Learn Chinese Online June 10, 2022

By (Business management, The Art Students League of New York) - abroad from 02/02/2022 to 06/01/2022 with

Go Abroad China: Online Chinese Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I found myself feeling more confident about my ability to succeed in China than ever before!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I’ve always been interested in learning Mandarin, but my busy schedule with work and school didn’t leave me with much time to study. I was able to learn Chinese online with Go Abroad China, though, and it proved to be an excellent opportunity to practice Mandarin and immerse myself in the language at the same time. Here’s my learn chinese online experience with Go Abroad China so you can find out more about this fantastic program that’s available online. I thought GoAbroadChina was a scam at first. I bought into it because they offered me a refund if I wasn’t satisfied, but their sales tactics made me wary of them. Their sales reps were aggressive and promised that GoAbroadChina would put me in contact with native speakers whenever I needed assistance—I didn’t believe it until they actually did. In fact, they were so helpful that they ended up advising me on which language school to go with when my time came. All-in-all, my experience learning Chinese online was excellent and because of them, I found myself feeling more confident about my ability to succeed in China than ever before!

Finances

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • I found myself feeling more confident about my ability to succeed in China than ever before!
* What could be improved?
  • I hope the Chinese language is less difficult
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? the Chinese food

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.