Vanessa Microbiology student Vanessa, from the University of Manchester, spent two months in summer 2018 on the Homestay Tutor language exchange program in Shenzhen. Apply now Why did you apply for the homestay program? I’ve always wanted to come to China, it’s such a huge country, such a powerful country Read more…
Rosa Gap year student Rosa from the UK spent one year in China on the Long Term Homestay Tutor program in Beijing and Shanghai. Apply now How was your experience on the program? Being a homestay tutor is challenging, but rewarding. Rewarding because you get to become part of a Read more…
Celeste Chinese language student Celeste spent 6 months staying with a local host family in Shanghai as part of the Homestay Tutor program. Apply now What is the best thing about the program? Even though I’ve lived with my current host family for the past six and a half months, Read more…
Reka Reka, from Hungary, spent one year on the Homestay Tutor program while studying Chinese at Fudan University. She had the opportunity to stay with two different host families during this time. Apply now What inspired you to apply for the homestay program? I did a homestay before in Spain to Read more…
Louisa Chinese language student Louisa from the UK is participating in the Homestay Tutor program while studying at Shanghai Jiaotong University this year. She was previously an English teacher in Beijing but chose to complete a study-homestay program in order to be fully immersed in learning Chinese. Apply now What Read more…
Valentina 28-year-old Valentina from Italy stayed in Beijing with a local host family as part of the long term EduCare program. Apply now How has your experience been on the EduCare program? It has been a great experience. I always wanted to go to Asia and thanks to EduCare I Read more…
Emma Emma, who studies Child and Youth Care at Algonquin College, is spending three months in Beijing on the long term EduCare program. Apply now How was your experience on the program? This is my first time going abroad on my own. In addition, it is for 3 months, and Read more…
Kalina Kalina spent six weeks in Shenzhen, staying with a local host family with two boys aged 4 and 5 years old. Apply now How was your experience on the program? Overall, I had an amazing time. I got to experience the main attractions and life in Shenzhen, as well Read more…
Adele Adele spent six weeks in Shenzhen on the short term EduCare program. Apply now How was your experience on the program? I had a really positive experience with the family, playing with the children while speaking to them in English and building up their fluency in an everyday context. Read more…
Breanna Canadian student Breanna spent six weeks in Beijing on the short term EduCare program. Apply now How was your experience on the program? This has been my first time traveling anywhere outside of my country so this experience has been very new and exciting! How was learning Chinese? I Read more…