Everyone is still upbeat, though the realization that we are now at the half-way point is making some of us a little sad. We're all determined to make every remaining minute count! On Saturday, RD Neil Kubler visited some of the students in their homes with their host families. Here is...
Learn moreDorogie druzya! (Dear friends!) As we reach the mid-point in our program, I am happy to report that the students continue to make impressive progress in their language and cultural studies. This week, students have enjoyed field trips, sung songs, acted out dialogs, participated in...
Learn more"Ee-yee tah-teel-ler": Have a nice holiday! It's hard to believe the program has already reached the half way point. The students have been able to pack a lot into a short period of time, and this week was no exception. The week was also a bit shorter, as Monday was a national holiday...
Learn moreWelcome to another week of highlights of our intermediate Chinese-learners’ adventures in Xi’an, China! This week, students settled into their daily routines with host families, mastered their commute via bus or subway, and delved even deeper into Chinese language and culture. Monday...
Learn moreOn Wednesday, July 10, all 22 of us in the Beginning Group climbed the City Wall of Xi’an. Though it was blazing hot, the skies were blue and at least there was a modest breeze. Some of the students walked while many others rented bicycles. The Xi’an City Wall is actually the most...
Learn more"Ah-fee-yet ol-soon": Bon appetit! Ask any visitor to Turkey what part of their trip stands out the most for them and food will almost always make the top of the list. It should come as no surprise that this great cross roads of cultures and peoples has an equally rich culinary...
Learn moreGreetings from Moscow! The students are finishing their second week of the program and are making great strides in their acquisition of Russian. They have settled in with their host families and are navigating the Moscow subway system like pros. Here are some photos of what we have...
Learn moreACES NSLI-Y China Group 1 has had a busy first week! After their flight, students arrived and settled into dorms for the night. The next day students went on a tour of the university, attended a welcome banquet, and then met their host families. Lilah, Megan, Christina, and Anne at the...
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