A Year That Changed Everything”

Taking a gap year with Go Abroad China was the best decision I’ve ever made. I joined to improve my Chinese and get work experience—but what I got was so much more. I lived in Beijing, studied Mandarin at a top university, and interned at a startup where I was treated like a real team member, not just an assistant.

From language immersion and cultural excursions to the friendships I made with locals and other international students, every moment was rich with learning. I feel more independent, worldly, and ready for what’s next. If you're considering a gap year, don’t think twice—this program gives you real growth in every sense.