Amazing experience

I wanted to come to Beijing to study Mandarin but had no idea how to go about finding good schools or what part of the city I should be living in. I found China Study Abroad on the Internet and it was a great help. The staff helped me to register with BLCU, obtain my student visa and also picked me up from the airport and dropped me straight to my apartment which they had organised. On the same day of arrival they gave me a tour of the local area and introduced me to people in a similar situation to me, just arrived in China and didn't know a single person! They made it very easy to make friends as they were always organising social events as well as being at the end of the phone to help with any problem that came up. They office was also a great place to meet with tutors as well as other students.

The course in BLCU was challenging and I learned a lot very quickly. The teachers were very helpful and patient when you just didn't get it. After one semester i was able to converse with the locals, read menus and even seriously bargain in the markets! I didn't do the intensive course which meant I had every afternoon to explore the city and get to know my surroundings. It's was an amazing experience and I can't wait to start my next semester.