Good program to start in China

I had six hours a week of Chinese lessons at an intermediate level. My placement in the class was evaluated when I arrived and most of my classes were either one-on-one or with only one other student. The teacher was energetic and helpful. The staff was all very supportive. The volunteering part consisted of an internship at the Jane Goodall Institute China, where I worked 30 hours a week on English publications for the program. The Hutong School provides weekend outings and cultural events weekly. The Hutong School chose my internship for me, and they could have kept looking if I was not interested in JGI.