The first of week of October celebrated the Autumn Festival in all of China, and it gave our students the opportunity to travel all over China and explore Beijing even further! Students shared with us how their trip went, how much it cost and what their favorite part of it was: Amanda C., Amanda…
By Almudena R., Loyola University Chicago, TBC Fall 2017 Student *Scroll down to read in Spanish* Flying in Zhangjiajie I have to give thanks to my parents and my uncles for making me love nature and be an adventurer at heart. And I also have to give thanks to my friends Kate and Reed for…
September 26, 2017 – originally posted on https://lostwithliz.wixsite.com/perpetually-lost/single-post/2017/09/26/Lost-in-Adjusting-to-China By Liz Maginn, Xavier University, TBC Fall 2017 Student It’s been a few weeks into classes and I can say that I have pretty much adjusted to the unusual ways of China’s living. This has been no easy feat. Culture shock is a real thing, and it happens to…
Originally published on Loyola Magazine: http://www.luc.edu/loyolamagazine/almamatters/alumnivoices/archive/obrienchina.shtml Alumni Voices To get a true picture of China, take the road less traveled By James O’Brien (BA ’16) The countryside filled my window as we left the busy metropolis of Nanjing. My neck began to ache as the ride wore on, but I couldn’t stop watching the varied drama…
By Almudena R., Loyola University Chicago, TBC Fall 2017 Student *Scroll down to read in Spanish* Beginnings in Beijing I’ve been in China for almost a month. And I’ve never been happier. I keep saying it to everyone I know, but I cannot help it. I feel like I’m flying, moving through my days with…
By Tyler L., Le Moyne College, TBC Fall 2017 Student Preparing for Beijing Have you ever thought about traveling abroad, or even studying abroad? The chance of a lifetime at your doorstep and all you have to do is open the door. In the fall of 2017, I will be opening the door, grabbing my…
By Almudena R., Loyola University Chicago, TBC Fall 2017 Student Before the Adventure Starts As I prepare to go abroad to Beijing next semester, I feel a wide array of emotions: excitement, hope, happiness, gratitude, and nervousness. I made the choice to study in The Beijing Center my first semester studying at Loyola University Chicago….
By Vukica E., Loyola University Chicago, TBC Fall 2017 Student Choosing China One day as I am sitting in class, I catch myself thinking about how nice it would be to go back to Europe and study abroad in Greece: frappes by the sea, devouring innumerable gyros, learning about Greek history and mythology, and reminiscing…
By Brian V., Gonzaga University, TBC Fall 2017 & Spring 2018 Student “A ship in harbor is safe — but that is not what ships are built for.” — John A. Shedd The idea of studying abroad for me dates back to sophomore year of high school. In Mandarin class, we were watching a series called…
My second semester in Beijing has continued to be full of surprises. I am still meeting new people, experiencing new places and foods. It may be too early to say, but I am enjoying my second semester with the TBC program even more than the last. This semester’s TBC students blend together especially well, which…
