Go Abroad China- Intern and Study in China

Go Abroad China

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Lukas
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An Experience Worth Sharing: My Internship in China

GoAbroadChina’s paid internship program gave me the chance to work at a top company and learn real business skills. I worked on important projects and was guided by professionals who helped me grow. The team made sure my internship matched what I wanted for my future. I also got to enjoy Chinese culture, food, and local festivals during my free time. The support from GoAbroadChina made everything easy, from housing to airport pickup. This program helped me a lot, and I will gladly recommend it to my friends.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
A crispy, succulent roasted duck dish served with pancakes, spring onions, and hoisin sauce
Pros
  • Monthly Stipend Provided
  • Cultural Confidence
  • Prestigious Work Placement
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Emma
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Discovering Culture and Career in China

Taking a gap year with GoAbroadChina was a life-changing experience for me. The internship gave me real work experience while helping me understand Chinese work culture. I also studied Mandarin, which helped me speak with locals and enjoy daily life more. Through cultural activities like tea ceremonies and city tours, I truly embraced Chinese traditions. This program helped me grow, learn, and fully experience the heart of China. Thank you so much GoAbroadChina for wonderful experiences.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Be respectful of traditions.
Pros
  • Mandarin Language Mastery
  • Adventure + Education
  • Friendships from Around the World
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Luna
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My China Experience

My GoAbroadChina’s program was my first trip to china and it was an amazing experience. I spent four weeks in Beijing learning Mandarin and joining fun cultural activities like calligraphy, Tai Chi, and dumpling-making. Explore the china. We also visited famous places like the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, which made learning even more exciting. I made new friends, felt safe and supported, and became more confident and independent. This trip helped me love languages and gave me memories I’ll never forget.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Duck Blood Soup
Pros
  • Eye opener to Chinese culture
  • Fosters Personal Growth
  • Meet new friends
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Jack
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Internship

Doing an internship in China with GoAbroadChina was a life-changing. I worked at a marketing company in Beijing while also learning Mandarin, which gave me both work skills and language skills. A skills that really helpful to everyone. My days were a mix of real office work and fun, interactive Chinese classes. Living with a host family and joining cultural events helped me understand and enjoy Chinese culture even more. I came home with new friends, more confidence, and a stronger resume. So what are you waiting for.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Fried Scorpions
Pros
  • Boosts Your Resume
  • Improves Mandarin Fluency
  • Immerses You in a New Culture
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Sandra
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Exploring China

For my birthday, my parents gave me the most amazing gift—a chance to join GoAbroadChina’s High School Language and Cultural Immersion Program. It was my first time traveling alone, and I got to explore China while learning Mandarin with other teens from around the world. I tried so many chinese foods—they were all so delicious. The program had friendly staff, safe accommodations, fun cultural activities, and great language teachers. I loved visiting places like the Great Wall and learning calligraphy and kung fu. It was a birthday I’ll never forget, and I feel lucky to have had such a fun and educational adventure.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Pecking duck
Pros
  • Safe and Supportive Environment
  • Fun and Interactive Language Learning
  • Cultural Immersion Activities

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Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Ollie Lennon

Oliver is currently living in Newcastle, he loves traveling, spending time with friends, and now enjoys learning Chinese because he looks forward to the day he speaks in fluently.
Go Abroad China

Why did you choose this program?

I had to go abroad as per university course requirements. I first started my research and involved my career advisor who is also on campus, and helped a lot with finalizing the formalities of going abroad from my school.

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

Go Abroad China did manage to give me all the important things: getting my study visa didn't present any problems, I got picked up at the airport in Shanghai since it was my first time there anyway. I think the weekend activities can be even more organized.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

Not to be scared and enjoy China because once you are there and studying everyday, time tends to go by very quickly. Within no time you will realize you are already preparing to go back to your original school after the summer holidays.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

I had around 20 hours of class time per week, which was definitely a lot since I went to summer school and expected it to be a little less strict. But actually, it was fine in the end and I had a blast learning Chinese with 20 something other classmates from a lot of different countries.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it and/or how did your views on the issue change?

Going to China for the first time was of course something I really thought about and got nervous about, but strangely enough I wasn't shocked as I had predicted. I was worried about life since I didn't speak Chinese, but actually Shanghai is so modern, the Chinese there speak English.

What is your favorite memory from your time abroad?

Being in Shanghai and learning about the city, its hang outs, history, new locations and other little nooks in the city with new friends was a great experience for me.

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Serena Chang

Job Title
Internship Placement Manager
Serena is a hardworking young lady that relocated to Beijing a few years ago. When she is not working, she usually spends time with friends, and likes watching movies, music and traveling.
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What is your favorite travel memory?

One of the best places I have visited here in China is Yunnan Province. Yunnan is a special place occupied by different minority groups, these people usually speak a different language to the Mandarin Chinese that we are used to, their food is different but they have preserved their cultural heritage very well, so much that their way of life attracts lots of Chinese and foreign tourists. I think it is amazing that we can all be in China but still have groups of people who haven't gone mainstream; they still have their unique traditions that people travel many miles to go see.

Which destination is most underrated? Conversely, which is most overrated?

When I first joined Go Abroad China, our main cities of operations were Beijing and Shanghai. Having branched out to southern China, Chengdu city in Sichuan Province is actually becoming quite popular, this is a great thing because people can still have great experiences even if they are not in Beijing or Shanghai. Chengdu seems to be getting some spotlight now especially from foreigners who are looking for language learning and work opportunities. Many firms are also relocating there because the average cost of living and production is still quite low, meaning better profits compared to if they were located in Shanghai.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

Yes, I think the top thing I still continue to learn even today is maintaining good working relationships with our partner companies. In our go abroad and education sector, we have collaborations with many different companies inside China, and schools too. I feel like my people skills are always being put to the test because part of my job duties involves communicating directly with them. And during the busiest months when we have many clients, our communication is even more frequent. So keeping a good connection and relationship with such companies is the most important thing that I have learned and have to keep doing.

What unique qualities does your company possess?

I have seen that a large portion of our clients are usually happy with how we arrange placements for them, it makes me feel proud of our company's service delivery department, their job is very important as our company is judged based on that. With the company doing well, we are able to help even the clients/applicants who have a limited budget to customize our services so that at least we can reach a satisfactory agreement. For a few lucky ones, they might even get a partial scholarship if they prove that they are hard-workers and fit the requirements.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

We had a young student from Australia who joined the language program in Beijing, when her program came to an end, like many others she was saying how much she would miss Beijing and that she would come back. At the time, of course, I thought it was a polite conversation, but a year later I was surprised when she called us back as said this time she wants to do an internship! I thought it was special because due to the expenses of traveling to China, it takes a lot of time to save up and have a new budget to travel again. Our management over here was so impressed that she got herself a sweet discount, she is now considered a friend here at our GAC offices!