So many good memories from Qingdao

I originally came to China just for the experience, but I ended up learning way more Chinese than I ever expected, thanks to XMandarin.

The classes were structured but really flexible. We had a textbook to follow, but the teachers were great at adjusting depending on what the class needed. Some days we practiced speaking a lot, other days we worked more on listening or learning new characters. It kept things fresh and never boring.

Outside of class, I participated in plenty of activities: tea ceremonies, street food tours, Chinese movie nights. Those moments really made my time in Qingdao special.

If I could give one piece of advice: don’t be shy. Try to use Chinese every chance you get. The city gives you so many opportunities if you just go for it.