USAC CHINA: Shanghai-International Business Studies

Going to China was my first study abroad experience. Even since I entered college, I wanted to study abroad and my third year I decided to pursue it. And I was not disappointed. I picked China because it’s completely different compared to the States, culturally and traditionally and everything I between. USAC was so helpful with my process of going to China, their website had past students’ personal reviews that I read on and videos which showed me what I was getting in to. The on-site staff was so helpful, encouraging when I first arrive in China. They gave us pointers how to get around the city, their favorite, local restaurants and everything. At the end of my program I was able to make connections with people across the US and people in China. Since coming back to the States at the end of 2017, I have a serious case of travel bug: where I just want to travel more of China, Asia, and hopefully around the globe!!! I just want to explore and see more what the world has to offer :D

This program allowed me to have a better understanding of the local culture. Local teachers provided a better insight to the local society. Language partners helped me a lot with my language skills and cultural integration while I was abroad!

This opportunity to go abroad through USAC gave me the chance to do soemthing I had never done before. Through this chance I was able to go to a foreign country and learn. It was the best experience of my life and I am so glad I went abroad through USAC. The opportunity I had to study abroad was an amazing experience, that I will never forget. I was able to study in a different environment and learning things in this environment made learning so fun. I learned so much while abroad and improved on my speaking as well. I ,also, made friends from the program that I will be close with for the rest of my life. I am so thankful to everyone at USAC that made this a possible opportunity for me.