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I couldn’t have had better instructors. They worked well together, were organized, and were overall incredible people I was happy to share this experience with.

Daniel L.China Language Program

China

Mandarin Language Intensive (4-Week)

A 4-week Summer Abroad Program

Description

Drastically improve your Mandarin language skills and cultural understanding through daily small group classes, carefully selected homestays, and immersing yourself in day-to-day life in China. For students of all language levels who are excited to hone their Mandarin and build skills for future studies, work, and travel in the region. Note: This program may offer multiple sessions (same dates, separate groups). TBD sessions open based on demand.

summer
Jun 28 - Jul 25, 2025
  • Group A - Full
  • Group B - 2 Spaces
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I had a fantastic summer, and the trip was everything I had hoped it would be! I learned a lot of Chinese language skills and felt fully immersed in Chinese culture.

Cameron M.China Language Program

China

Mandarin Language Intensive (6-Week)

A 6-week Summer Abroad Program

Description

Drastically improve your Mandarin language skills and cultural understanding through daily small group classes, carefully selected homestays, and immersing yourself in day-to-day life in China. For students of all language levels who are excited to hone their Mandarin and build skills for future studies, work, and travel in the region.

summer
Jun 28 - Aug 4, 2025
  • Closed
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What is so unique about Dragons is that they foster the opportunities and space for experiences like nomadic/rural homestays that would be really rare, hard, or even impossible to do by ourselves independently.

Amanda T.China Semester

China Semester

Mandarin Language Intensive

A 3-Month Gap Year Program

Description

Improve your Mandarin through intensive daily practice, immerse yourself in a diversity of Chinese cultural traditions and communities, and gain valuable insights into contemporary China. For students interested in Mandarin language study, cultural immersion, and a broad exposure to daily life in China.

fall
Sep 15 - Dec 3, 2025
  • 7 Spaces
spring
Feb 11 - May 1, 2026
  • Open
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“The Mekong course offered life-changing opportunities to live with and learn from people whose experiences and culture differ immensely from my own. I formed deep and meaningful relationships with those around me and challenged my preconceived notions of a beautiful region through intellectual, cultural and personal exploration that I will cherish for the rest of my life.”

Myles H.Southeast Asia Semester

Southeast Asia & China Semester

A Regional Travel Intensive By Land & Water

A 3-Month Gap Year Program

Description

Gain essential travel skills, cross-cultural competencies, and broad exposure to pressing contemporary topics while traveling across Southeast Asia and southern China. For students interested in a comprehensive travel experience that strengthens leadership skills, travel savvy, and understanding of the region.

fall
Sep 15 - Dec 3, 2025
  • Open
spring
Feb 11 - May 1, 2026
  • Open