Thank you to GAC. October 22, 2025
By Xv W (Education, Australian National University) - abroad from 07/01/2025 to 09/30/2025 with
Go Abroad China: Turn Your China Internship into a Graduate Job
Of course, it was totally worthwhile. I learned a great deal. I became much more independent, gained an understanding of different cultural styles, and improved my language skills significantly. This country has numerous places worth visiting—I’ve been to the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Beihai Park, the Temple of Heaven, and the Confucian Temple. Additionally, staff at the scenic spots helped me dress up in traditional Chinese costumes, and I took many photos in Hanfu.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
everything is just right here |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I love the culture here, and the people are very friendly. I have learned a lot in my Chinese classes, such as the different thinking habits between the East and the West, which I find very interesting. I am very grateful to GAC—their staff often care about me, which makes me feel very warm. Most importantly, their staff address problems in a timely manner. |
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) |
It was easy. Because GAC arranged my life in China, I didn’t need to spend money on anything except meals. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | about 50 dollars |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Advanced |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | recite Chinese articles |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Before coming to China, you should contact your bank that issued your bank card to activate international services. This will allow you to withdraw cash from ATMs of any bank in China conveniently. Of course, linking your card to Alipay for online payments is also more than sufficient. |
Individual Course Reviews
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Advanced Chinese |
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| Instruction Language: | Chinese |
| Comments: | It was rewarding, not overly tough! It fully used the location with great field trips that tied to lessons. The teacher was super knowledgeable and well-prepared. I participated way more than at my home school. Assessments mix papers, small exams and homework—fair and helpful. |
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