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• CLI changed my life for the betterMy time at CLI in Guilin was one of the most special periods of my life. Learning Chinese through one-on-one lessons helped me improve faster than I expected, but what made the experience truly unforgettable were the people. The teachers are skilled, and they are patient, encouraging, and genuinely invested in my growth. I had meaningful conversations every day, not only about language, but about life. Outside the classroom, the friendships I built with classmates and interns added so much depth to my experience. Whether it was grabbing ?? after class, hiking up mountains, or just sharing experiences, those moments made Guilin feel like home. The environment, from the river to the mountains, only added to the sense that I was somewhere really special. CLI gave me more than language skills. It gave me memories and relationships I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life. If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?Don’t be afraid of the unfamiliarity of China. It will all end up being much smoother than you think. China is a land of magic and convenience, don’t worry so much about anything other than getting your visa.ProsMy teachers became my Chinese ??sThe CLI community, for the most part, is like a familyThey were so flexible about scheduling when I wanted to go traveling or when I needed to leave my program for an extended periodConsThe communication channel before I arrived wasn’t the most efficientSome of the interns opted to speak in English, even after I had reached an adequate Chinese level to speak with them in Chinese

  - Austin - June 6, 2025