Go Abroad China Reviews

As a business student from Prague, I wanted real international experience before graduation. GAC placed me with a trade company in Shanghai's Jing'an district. From week one, I was helping with market research, client presentations, and supplier negotiations. My mentor taught me how Chinese business culture works – direct, fast-paced, and relationship-driven. The team handled my visa, found me a great apartment, and checked in weekly. Three months later, I returned home with a job offer and a whole new perspective. Worth every koruna.

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.

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 studied Mandarin at BLCU for 4 months through GAC. I arrived knowing only "ni hao." My homestay family was incredibly welcoming and patient – they only spoke Chinese, so I had to practice every single day. My teacher made classes fun and engaging, not boring textbook exercises. By month three, I could order food, take taxis, and have real conversations with locals. The GAC team organized weekend trips to the Great Wall and Summer Palace. I came back to Denmark with confidence, new friends, and a second family in China. Highly recommend.

As a business graduate from Austria, I wanted international experience before starting my career. GAC placed me with a trading company in Shanghai's Pudong district. From day one, I was working on real projects – market research, supplier negotiations, and client presentations. My mentor taught me how Chinese business culture works, which is completely different from Europe. The team handled my visa, found me a great apartment, and checked in weekly. Three months later, I landed a job in international trade back home. My China experience was the main topic in every interview. Worth every euro.

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.

I was nervous sending my 15-year-old daughter to China alone, but GAC made everything safe and easy. Her homestay family sent us photos every day – cooking dumplings, visiting the Great Wall, practicing calligraphy. She went from knowing zero Mandarin to ordering food and making friends with local students. She came back more independent, confident, and with a second family in Beijing. Thank you GAC for an unforgettable summer. it was incredible and I would be more than happy to do it again with Go Abroad China.

As a business graduate from Belgium, I wanted international experience before starting my career. GAC placed me with a trading company in Shanghai's Pudong district. I worked on real projects – market research, supplier negotiations, and client presentations. My mentor taught me how Chinese business culture works, which is completely different from Europe. The team handled my visa, found me a great apartment, and checked in weekly. Three months later, I landed a job in international trade back home – and my China experience was the main topic in every interview. Worth every euro.

I studied Mandarin at Peking University for 4 months through GAC. I arrived knowing nothing – not even how to say hello properly. My homestay family was incredibly patient and made me feel like part of their family. My teacher was fantastic, making class both challenging and fun. By month three, I could order food, take taxis, and have real conversations with locals. The GAC team organized weekend trips to the Great Wall and Summer Palace. I came back to Sweden speaking more Chinese than friends who studied for years. Highly recommend.

I studied Mandarin at BLCU for 8 weeks through GAC. I arrived knowing maybe 10 words. My homestay family was incredible – they only spoke Chinese, so I had to practice every single night at dinner. My teacher was patient and made class fun. We learned through games, real conversations, and even Chinese songs. By week 6, I could order food, bargain at the Silk Market, and take the subway without getting lost. The GAC team organized weekend trips to the Great Wall and Summer Palace. I came back to Belgium speaking more Chinese than friends who studied for 2 years. Highly recommend.