Go Abroad China Ltd.

I studied Mandarin at BLCU for 8 weeks through GAC. I arrived knowing maybe 10 words. My homestay family was incredible – they only spoke Chinese, so I had to practice every single night at dinner. My teacher was patient and made class fun. We learned through games, real conversations, and even Chinese songs. By week 6, I could order food, bargain at the Silk Market, and take the subway without getting lost. The GAC team organized weekend trips to the Great Wall and Summer Palace. I came back to Belgium speaking more Chinese than friends who studied for 2 years. Highly recommend.

I graduated in International Business and wanted real experience in Asia. GAC placed me with a trading company in Shanghai's Huangpu district. Within my first week, I was helping negotiate supplier contracts and analyzing market trends. My mentor taught me how Chinese business culture works – completely different from Europe. The team handled my visa, found me a great apartment near Jing'an Temple, and even helped me set up Alipay. The weekly Mandarin lessons were super practical. Three months later, I landed a job in global trade back in the Netherlands – and my China experience was the main topic in every interview. Worth every euro.

As a mechanical engineering graduate from Sweden, I wanted hands-on experience in renewable energy. GAC placed me with a clean tech company in Shenzhen working on EV battery systems. I wasn't just observing – I was in the lab, running tests, analyzing data, and presenting findings to senior engineers. My mentor taught me how Chinese manufacturing works at scale. The team handled my visa, found me a modern apartment, and checked in weekly. Three months later, I landed a job in green tech back in Stockholm. My China experience made my CV stand out. Worth every krona.