I was nervous sending my son to China alone for 4 weeks. But from the moment he landed, the GAC team kept us updated. His homestay family sent photos of him learning calligraphy and cooking dumplings. He went from knowing zero Mandarin to ordering food and making friends with local students. The weekend trips to the Great Wall and Shanghai skyline were unforgettable for him. He came home more confident, independent, and with a second family in Beijing. Thank you GAC for this life-changing experience

I'm 17 and was nervous about spending 4 weeks in China without my parents. But honestly, it was incredible. My homestay family was so welcoming – my host mum packed me lunch every day. Mandarin classes were actually fun, not boring. We learned phrases we could use right away. Weekends we visited the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. I made friends from France, Germany, and Brazil. Came home speaking basic Mandarin and feeling way more confident. Already saving up to go back for a gap year. Highly recommend.