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Written by The Beijing Center on June 10, 2021
Thousands of years of traditional Chinese medicine practices and knowledge have evolved and continue to evolve. Its effectiveness and simplistic approach are widely debated, as certain Chinese medicinal practices help heal specific conditions while also maintaining your qi*. However, the experimental nature of Chinese medicine is what has made it an inquisitive cultural aspect that draws…
Written by The Beijing Center on December 25, 2020
So, it’s that time of year again: the end! What a wonderful time it is, with a year of experiences and memories under our belt and looking forward to another great one. In Chinese culture, the end of a lunar calendar year, Chinese New Year, is a much bigger event than that of the Georgian…
Written by The Beijing Center on December 17, 2020
A lesser-known aspect of China is that it is one of the world’s most ethnically diverse countries. In addition to the Han, China officially recognizes 55 ethnic minority groups. A small number of Chinese nationals consider themselves members of non-officially recognized groups, for example, the Jews, Japanese, Oirat, Tuvan, etc. Throughout much of recorded Chinese…
Written by The Beijing Center on March 11, 2020
The start of every semester at TBC begins with the eagerness of new experiences, shared cultural immersion, and the opportunity to see each cohort of students grow and learn. This Spring 2020 semester was no exception in the way it began, despite being cut short. Just a few weeks after Spring 2020 students arrived, the…
Written by The Beijing Center on December 18, 2019
By Connor B., Gonzaga University, TBC Fall 2019 Semester Study Abroad Student Coming into this semester with The Beijing Center, I had a thousand questions about what to expect in China. I was lucky to be friends with a former TBC student, but I understand that not every incoming student has someone who can answer…
Written by The Beijing Center on December 17, 2019
As Fall 2019 students gathered at TBC on Friday, December 13, to say their goodbyes and show their appreciation for each other, a brief ceremony took place, followed by a reception in the hutong and a chance for everyone to reflect on their time together at TBC and in China. During the closing ceremony, in…
Written by The Beijing Center on December 5, 2019
By Stephanie L., University of San Francisco, TBC Fall 2019 Semester Abroad Student Back in the States, I have always struggled with my Asian-American identity. Am I not Asian enough? Am I not American enough? I asked myself these questions constantly, even though I was born and raised in San Francisco – which has one…
Written by The Beijing Center on November 26, 2019
By Connor B., Gonzaga University, TBC Fall 2019 Semester Abroad Student Life abroad is busy. I think this is especially true in my case. At The Beijing Center, I am taking 7 courses and am an intern with the Foreign Commercial Services of the US Embassy. Yeah…crazy, right? Coming into this semester I didn’t expect…
Written by The Beijing Center on November 18, 2019
By Zachary K., Loyola University Maryland, TBC Fall 2019 Semester Abroad Student Being a city of vast history and culture, Beijing is home to a large number of world-famous landmarks, visited by millions of tourists and citizens every year. Luckily, our students have been able to visit a good number of these places throughout the…
Written by The Beijing Center on November 5, 2019
By Zachary K., Loyola University Maryland, TBC Fall 2019 Semester Abroad Student Every year, TBC Students tend to celebrate the weeklong holiday, Golden Week or the Chinese National Day Holiday, by using the time to travel around China. In the past, students have traveled to places like Thailand, Laos, Japan, Korea, The Philippines – just…
