The Beijing Center
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The Beijing Center is a program provider offering 3 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Volunteer, and Intensive Language abroad programs in 1 country such as China.
The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies (TBC) provides a unique environment for undergraduate students and scholars from all over the world to begin their engagement with China. Our mission is to promote mutual understanding between China and other cultures. What makes us unique is our placement in a long and storied tradition of Jesuit education, one that teaches us that true cultural engagement starts first with friendship.
Study Abroad with The Beijing Center
"I learned much more useful things in interior design field. The feedback from tutors is very helpful to me. It is worthy."
Wendi Yang University of the Arts London
"My ignorance was constantly being met with patience and assistance in every way possible. The experiences and values that my time in China has presented to me will serve as beneficial assets to my knowledge and abilities for my future."
Maria Schillace Le Moyne College
"I connected more with my Chinese culture and got to see the world from a different, but still good, side."
A student Loyola University Chicago
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Sample T Saint Louis University
"I learned that I was a lot stronger as a person than I gave myself credit for. I now know that I can travel to a country and not know anyone and barely know the language and can survive and thrive in an unknown environment."
Michaela Maginn Xavier University
"It is critical to keep an open mind and for you to not get caught up on minor inconveniences. If you roll with the punches, your overall experience will be positive and you will look back at it as the amazing experience it was."
Brendan Reilly John Carroll University
"I gained the experience of being out of my comfort zone, learning about different cultures, budgeting, traveling... A lot of things."
Almudena Rincon Loyola University Chicago
"I learned basic Mandarin, Chinese culture, how to eat with chopsticks, how to travel efficiently and learn life long lessons about how to travel,"
Patrick Marquette University
"I learned that there many differences between the United States and China, as well as between people of different cultures. This program was very worthwhile. "
Ben Troy John Carroll University
"The language, relationships, see above. It was worth its weight in gold."
A student University of San Francisco
"TOTALY WORTHWHILE"
Larissa Sales Loyola University Chicago
"Capacity of doing a critical reflection about a Chinese reality based on a book and a critical reflection of a book based on my personal experience of China."
Miguel Melo Loyola University Chicago
"This was an incredible experience that I happened to stumble upon almost by accident! I learned so much about myself and the world around me. I wish I could go back in time and experience it again. I also made plenty of incredible friendships that I maintain today, not just with other Americans but with international students wh..."
Isabella Fairfield University
"Language, culture and and overall humanistic experience"
Audrick D Mello
"Before I came to Beijing, I was a relatively shy person. But because most people in the city spoke only Mandarin, I was forced to be daring and communicative just to get through the day. In this way, it made me a stronger person. My experience in Beijing also helped to spark a love for travel, and at this point I've visited 18 c..."
A student Loyola University Chicago
"I went to China alone and really learned how to be by myself and function without the help of others. I knew my experience was really up to me so I ahd to do what I had to in order to get the best of it. "
Aliyah Phipps Fairfield University
"I wrote an article for the New York Times. I think this past semester was my peak."
Stephanie Wong Loyola University Chicago
"I learned so much about Chinese peoples, culture and myself. I had high expectations for my experience and this program somehow shattered them. I cannot say enough good things"
A student Loyola University Chicago
"The experience was extremely worthwhile, I learned patience, understanding, and how to become more confident. "
Thomas N John Carroll University
"I gained so much confidence, the ability to be adaptable, and fantastic cultural awareness. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Boston College
"A desire to continue leaning about China and to return to experience more of Chinese culture. "
A student Loyola University Chicago
"Extremely worthwhile. I gained an insight into one of the most amazing cultures in the world. I learned so much about their history, culture, tradition and value. I know I will definitely be back"
Thomas S Boston College
"Everything from new american friends, to friends from all over the world you will meet people who will stick with you for a very long time! This experience will open your eyes and give you a new outlook on life in general that you will not be able to experience elsewhere. Plus, the Yunnan excursion was by far the BEST travel exp..."
A student Creighton University
"I learned about China, the world, and about myself. I developed so much more by going abroad."
A student Gonzaga University
"I really learned the politics, spirituality, culture, and architecture of china even if you are not in a classroom. Also my chinese got significantly better, and this gave an appreciation for foreign people living in the US."
Nick H University of San Francisco
