Welcome, families of NSLI-Y Summer 2019 scholars, to the first edition of our Xi’an Dragons blog! Our intermediate Chinese-learners have had an action-packed 6 days in China so far. Here’s a quick run-down: After the long flight to Beijing (the current capital of China), we had to...
Learn moreLeaving home for an exchange program, even for a short period of time, can be fraught with uncertainty. What will it be like in my new host country? What should I bring? How will I greet my new family? Will I make friends? What will I eat?!! At the end of June, our group of
Learn moreGreetings from sunny Moscow! As our first week in Russia draws to an close, I'd like to share a few words about what this year's NSLI-Y Russia students have been up to. Last week the students gathered for a pre-departure orientation. Here are some photos from this event. American...
Learn moreNSLI-Y students regularly meet with local students for language and cultural exchange. This year's group has made effective use of these opportunities to enhance their learning and also to teach their peers about American culture. Here are some pictures, from throughout the...
Learn moreIt is difficult to believe that our NSLI-Y Russia 2018 program has come to an end. Students took full advantage of their final week in Russia to visit many sights, including the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, the ballet Swan Lake, and the Kremlin Armory. On Thursday, students'...
Learn moreThis week I want to highlight our trip to a tea village outside of Xi'an. Students were introduced to the history of Chinese tea through a museum tour, and then learned how to pour tea in the traditional way. Several students had the opportunity to dress up and perform on stage at the...
Learn moreGreetings from Moscow! Week five was a busy one for us. In class, students learned and practiced verbs of motion and continued to make progress on mastering the case system. Outside of class, students continued to explore Moscow and collected interviews for their...
Learn moreFirst up this week, pictures from our trip to the Small Goose Pagoda, one of Xi'an's best historical sites. Unlike the better-known Large Goose Pagoda, the Small Goose Pagoda is free and not crowded. Meeting at the school gate to take the bus there: Introducing Michael to the idea of...
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