Nationality: United States
Occupation: Student Advisor at Stanford

Nick's Experience

My EWC experience was excellent from start to finish.  EWC really took an interest in my personal language-learning and trip goals.  I wasn’t a complete beginner so I was given a language test and my course was tailored to my level.  When I wanted to switch between university classes it always seemed to be possible.  When I wanted to take friends on the cultural excursions or learn how to cook accommodations were always made.

My teacher wasn’t just good, she was fantastic.  She was fun, energetic, and pushed me to speak even when I was by nature a little reluctant to do so.  When I needed to get something done (e.g. buy more cell minutes, order more water or buy train tickets), she never hesitated to treat it as a Chinese learning opportunity; while she was there to back me up if I made a mistake, she made me try first!  When I finished the program, I felt quite confident in my abilities to get things done in my daily life.

Between the great language instruction and the personal attention, I’d highly recommend this program to anyone looking for a great Chinese learning experience.