We write from Kunming as we settle into homestays and language classes. Students remarked this morning that they can’t believe we’ve only known each other for a week as we’ve already settled into group norms and feel connecting with one......Read More
Having uneventfully passed the Fourth of July in transit from the Miyun Region near the Great Wall to our lovely homes in Kunming, the official (not just orientation!) portion of the trip had begun. Rising bright and early at 6:15 this morning, I......Read More
A couple of images from our group Orientation on the Great Wall, at Gubeikou. More updates from instructors and students coming very soon!...Read More
With the group arrived (at last!) in Beijing and all students and instructors together, a first breakfast in Beijing. ...Read More
After a long delay in Shanghai, the group has finally arrived in Beijing. Avery, Marcus and students on the group flight are on their way to meet Tindy, who is with students who traveled independently. Wishing everyone in Beijing a good......Read More
China: Mandarin Language Intensive (4-week) - Group A, China: Mandarin Language Intensive (4-week) - Group B
After a long wait in Shanghai, the group is now onboard and ready to fly to Beijing! They are expected to land in Beijing at approximately 10:50 PM (6/30), China time....Read More
Students and instructors (Marcus and Avery) on the group flight are now in Shanghai, at Pudong International Airport, awaiting their flight onward to Beijing, China Eastern #564. Unfortunately, that flight is now delayed and airline staff cannot yet......Read More
Dear Families & Friends, Instructors Avery and Marcus along with all students on the group flight from Los Angeles are through security and ready to board their flight, Air China #578 to Shanghai, and then on to Beijing on China Eastern #564.......Read More
Hello Summer Students! We've just decided to host our first ever "1-Minute Visual Story" Contest in addition to our regular end-of-program Photo Contest. Here's the details......Read More
Hey everyone, my name is Jake Birdwell. I am a rising Junior at Sacred Heart Prep in Northern California (Bay Area). I’ve been taking Mandarin for 5 years, but I still definitely have a ton to learn. I’ve played a bunch of sports in the......Read More
Hello everyone! Avery, Tindy, and I are in L.A. eagerly awaiting your arrival and the start of our course. We just wrapped up our two-week training in the stunning light and beauty of the Eastern Sierras. If any of you have any last minute......Read More
Hi folks, I’m Nichos, a rising senior at the College Preparatory School in Oakland, California. I’ve taken chinese for about 6 years now, but still have much to learn in terms of speaking. I’m very much looking forward to meeting......Read More
Hi everyone! My name is Daniel Loughney and I’m a rising senior at Staples High School in Westport, CT. This is my second year living in the US as I moved here from London two years ago. I have been learning Chinese for 11 years now and......Read More
Hello! My name is Ryann, and I will be a freshman at Johns Hopkins this fall. I am from Wilmington, Delaware and have two younger sisters and four dauchshunds. I just graduated from a boarding school called St. Andrew’s and loved every minute......Read More
Hi all! I am Lillian, and I am a current sophomore at UPrep high school in Seattle, Washington. I have been learning Mandarin for five years through my school, and am so excited to become more immersed in the language. I enjoy playing the piano,......Read More
Hi all, my name is Eli! This Yak comes to you live and in stereo from Shenzhen (in southern China), so you probably won’t meet me on the flight from LA—I will be joining everyone in Beijing. I’m from New York, and I love to eat,......Read More
