Excellent Education, Service, and Accommodations. LTL Chengdu is a Must for Anyone Interested in Studying Chinese Abroad!
I studied Chinese for 3 years in undergrad, but my skill increased exponentially while in China. This is partially due to being in China and organically interacting with people, but the quality of LTL’s accommodations coupled with an excellent host family and school environment has provided me with both abundant and quality opportunities to develop my skills and cultural understanding. LTL is the most flexible program I encountered while researching study abroad options in China. It was the only one that could adjust to my unique and restrictive time-frame for traveling. The affordability was another big factor. 1 on 1 lessons, housing, advising, airport pickup, sim/transport card and more, as well as no unexpected costs or fees, made my experience in Chengdu possible. My host family treats me like one of their own, and I’ve even met the extended family. They’ve shown me the city and China’s famous hospitality. As with the unique time-flexibility, no other independent program (at least those identified while conducting exhaustive research prior to committing to a program) offers the opportunity to LIVE, not just live, with a host family. To conclude, Chengdu is an excellent city for those looking to immerse themselves in authentic Chinese culture. There are plenty of cultural and historic sites, modern attractions, community events, operas, parks, and most importantly, pandas. My host father even managed to find an entirely Chinese flag football league. There aren’t as many foreigners, meaning the immersion isn’t broken like it would be in Shanghai, Beijing, or Hong Kong. Regardless of who you decide to study abroad with, Chengdu is an excellent location. But as someone who was in Chengdu with LTL for an extended period of time, I can’t recommend them enough.