Foreign Language Areas Studies (FLAS) Fellowship at the Chinese Workshop at Indiana University (2022)

In 2022, I attended Indiana University’s Chinese Flagship Program’s Chinese Workshop, where I studied Intermediate Chinese I and II. This immersive program required students to communicate in Chinese. The curriculum combined accelerated classroom instruction, daily one-on-one training, and a variety of co-curricular activities, enabling rapid language development. This experience significantly advanced my Chinese language proficiency through intensive and immersive study. After completing this coursework, I continued my coursework at Ohio University, completing Advanced Chinese I and II, and a special studies course for Chinese.

Chinese Language Institute (CLI)

After completing the Chinese Language Workshop, I also received funding from my department to enroll in one-on-one courses with the Chinese Language Institute (CLI). This program offers online Mandarin lessons based in Guilin at Guangxi Normal University (广西师范大学). It provides flexible, one-on-one instruction for learners at all levels, focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. With customized learning plans, CLI ensures a personalized and immersive language experience.