Are you thinking of taking a Gap Year? What about these best Gap Year Ideas meant to spice up your plans? Then you need to have something to fill this year with. It doesn’t matter whether you’re having this gap year after finishing high school, in between your years at university or before you find your first real job. At …
Have you ever thought about planning the trip of your lifetime, and traveling to Shanghai for a period of time so you can learn Chinese? If you’ve never considered this, then now is the time to think about it, as there is no better place to study Chinese than in Shanghai. Learning Chinese should always be done in China itself, …
There is no better place to learn Chinese than in China, and if you’re going to China then a good choice of city is Shanghai. Shanghai isn’t just one of the biggest cities with good universities. It’s also an incredibly modern city that is wonderful to discover. One university that is popular among foreign students studying Chinese in China, is …
MEMO from a Gap Year MOM By Susan Moeller There are lots of reasons for your child to take a gap year abroad especially a Gap Year Program in China. He’s worn out Just from getting into college and needs a break before buckling down again. She needs more maturity to handle independence. He’s struggling with academics and needs to learn …
Are you worried that you’ll have no friends or companions to accompany you in China? Don’t want to join a sketchy tour for RMB 50-100? You’re right to avoid them! They will take you on a shopping tour and keep you in overpriced souvenir stores longer than the actual sights!
In His Own Words: James W. F. | CIP GAP YEAR PROGRAM Alumni Why did you decide to participate in a China Gap Year Program? I had known for a while that I need to take a Gap Year Abroad. I wanted to travel and do things I could not do while I was busy in High School. I also thought I …
How to Plan Your Gap Year Program in China If you’ve already decided to take a gap year, you know that it’s not “free time” to be wasted. To get the most of a gap year, many are coming to China to learn the language, travel to historical sites, enjoy the beauty of nature, and get real-world experience through an internship …
China is an incredible place to explore and live some of the best experiences of your life. “Living in China as a Local” is a series of storytelling posts made by young people who experience a daily life in China and love to share their personal experiences with the world. Let yourself be inspired by those fascinating stories and embrace …
Still not convinced why you should be learning Chinese Language? Or you are still procrastinating on coming to learn Chinese in China? For your information, Princess Catharina-Amalia, Dutch royalty, and heir to King Willem-Alexander’s throne will begin her Mandarin Chinese classes this fall. The 14-year-old Princess of Orange, Catharina-Amalia (commonly just referred to as Amalia) may be studying abroad in …
When you’re visiting China for fun, you’ll probably have different plans than if you are here on an internship or to learn Chinese in China. Firstly, the length of your trip might be shorter–from a few days to a few weeks—whereas your internship might last anywhere from one month to a year or even your Summer Chinese Language Program Lasting …
