6 months in China

Let me tell you about my 6 months experience. I’d start from the very beginning of planning the trip to how I got to the most incredible experience. My stay at China was supposed to be for 3 months but eventually I decided to go for 6 months.
I wanted to go abroad and experience another culture and beside that I wanted to test my limits to see how far I can go (literally!). After considering many options and trying to realize where do I really want to go, my selection was going to China.
At first I thought 6 moths would be too much, especially if I didn’t like it but I excluded all the negativity and was very excited about my China experience. I had very basic knowledge about Chinese culture but I learned to speak Chinese thanks to EPC’s high-quality Mandarin classes! In the program many of the things are included starting from flights costs to other expenses, then the accommodation and food is provided and the costs of trips on program are covered as well.
I am very passionate about teaching and kids and I wanted to experience totally unfamiliar surroundings and language so I signed up for this program in China.
If you like working with kids this is definitely an opportunity to take. My host kids are motivated and excited to learn English. They like to play but also they are very responsible children and take their duties seriously.
I can not thank enough for having me there for 6 moths, sharing the same roof and food, and having the best time being together. I can say that everyone was very welcoming, kind and friendly to me.
The first 2 months were the most challenging for me. First of all, I had zero knowledge of Chinese language and sometimes it was hard to break this barrier but as time went by I was more confident to speak Chinese properly (that means speak basic Chinese in everyday conversation). My very dear friend Su and her family helped me with my Mandarin. You also get a free course of Mandarin that you can actually practice with your host family.
Definitely coming back, see if I can explore China completely.