After high school in Switzerland, I didn't want to rush into university. GAC's gap year program in Beijing was exactly what I needed. I interned at a consulting firm in the mornings and studied Mandarin at BLCU in the afternoons. The team arranged everything – my internship, classes, shared apartment, even weekend trips to the Great Wall and Xi'an. I came back with real work experience, improved Chinese, and clarity on what I want to study. If you're thinking about a gap year, skip the backpacking and do something that builds your future.

After finishing school in Germany, I didn't want to just travel – I wanted to do something meaningful. GAC's gap year program in Beijing was perfect. I interned at a marketing agency, studied Mandarin at BLCU, and explored China on weekends. The team arranged everything – my internship, classes, shared apartment, even weekend trips to the Great Wall and Xi'an. I came back with real work experience, improved Chinese, and job offers. If you're thinking about a gap year, do this and share what you loved.

Finished uni in Sydney and had no idea what to do next. I didn't want a normal gap year of just backpacking — I wanted something that would actually help my future. GAC's gap year program was perfect.

I spent 6 months in Beijing: interned at a marketing agency in the mornings, studied Mandarin at BLCU in the afternoons, and explored China on weekends. The team arranged everything — my internship, classes, shared apartment with other interns, even weekend trips to the Great Wall and Xi'an.

My Mandarin went from zero to holding conversations. My internship gave me real experience I still use in interviews. And the friends I made are from all over the world.

If you're Australian and thinking about a gap year, skip the usual backpacking route. Do something that builds your future. This was the best decision I ever made.

I highly recommend GoAbroadChina for anyone looking to intern and immerse themselves in China. From start to finish, their internship program in Shanghai was seamless, thoughtful, and incredibly rewarding.
They matched me with a host company that aligned perfectly with my major, giving me real, hands-on professional experience that boosted my career skills significantly. Beyond the internship, the program included structured Mandarin classes that helped my Chinese improve dramatically in just three months. What's amazing is, on weekends, they organized wonderful trips to ancient water towns around Shanghai, letting me experience authentic Chinese culture firsthand.
My three months in Shanghai were full, meaningful, and eye-opening. The GoAbroadChina team was supportive, responsive, and truly cared about making my experience great. This program balanced professional growth and cultural immersion perfectly, and it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

I wanted a gap year that actually meant something, not just backpacking. This program gave me structure and purpose. I studied at Fudan University in Shanghai while interning at a finance firm. My Mandarin improved so much I could hold business meetings by month four. The support team was incredible — always there when I needed help. Now I'm working in international trade, and this experience is on every interview list. Worth every penny. Thanks from Go Abroad China and their respected team for pairing the way to do this.

Finished uni in Swiss and had no clue what to do next. Found GAC's gap year program and figured why not. Spent 4 months in Beijing—interned at a marketing startup in the mornings, took Mandarin classes in the afternoons, and explored the city on weekends.

The team found me a shared apartment with other international interns, so I never felt alone. Made friends from all over the world. My Mandarin went from zero to ordering food, bargaining at markets, and actually having conversations.

Came back with real work experience, a global network, and way more confidence. Now applying for jobs in international business. If you're stuck after graduation, do this.

After uni, I took a gap year and jumped into the GAC's program in China and seriously it made a huge difference in my career, life and everything. I had few online internships while I was a university student and then after graduation I thought of doing something real. I split my days in the gap to internship, Mandarin classes and city exploring. I loved the group city exploring which I saw many places even the great wall of China (honestly it's really big and wider than we see😀) thank you for the experience.

I was given real responsibility at my startup placement, contributing to campaigns and gaining practical skills that look impressive on my CV. Simultaneously, bi-weekly language classes helped me connect with the city on a deeper level. The program’s support was impeccable—they managed all logistics, from housing to local registration, which gave me the freedom to travel on weekends and fully immerse myself. This year was more than an academic break. I would recommend Go Abroad China for any French student wants to experience the real China GAP year.