Hey guys just want to clarify - is everyone who’s going to chengdu a beginner in Chinese?
@beachttraveler5 that’s a good question!
Please can everyone accepted in the China program post where you are going and what level Chinese you have.
2ndScout is in 3rd year high school Chinese and will be going to Xiamen.
@3scoutsmom I’ve studied Chinese for 8 years at school but my level is still quite low. I haven’t found out where I’m going yet but I’m traveling with american councils
@houndlover hi! My Facebook is CassidyBeyer (the one from Maple Valley, WA) just friend me and I’ll add you to the chat! 
@3scoutsmom I’m going to Xi’an and I am a beginner. I recently started self studying though if that counts for anything. I’ll be minoring in Chinese in college.
This was in the program overview for Xiamen
The email we got also mentioned language placement tests at the pre - departure meeting. So I’m pretty sure the program will be tailored to your language proficiency.
My son has taken 5 years Mandarin through our CA school system (including Honors class he is taking now) and although he can read/write pretty well, still doesn’t feel proficient in speaking. He is the only student in his class that doesn’t speak language at home. He is excited for immersion study and to better speak and understand Mandarin.
@zancarelipy I got my email on February 28th
Saxophone wizard, my daughter is also going to Xian this summer and also had zero experience in learning Chinese. Maybe Xian is especially for rank beginners. I also found a week by week blog about the Xian experience from last summer 2016 on the ACES website. You might be interested in checkng it out and reading it for yourself!
I’m also going to Shanghai! Anyone going to Shanghai, I recommend getting an app called WeChat, it’s really popular in China. If we all make an account, then we can have a group chat to get to know each other. Message me when you get it and I’ll add everyone to a gc. I’m really excited to meet everyone and go to china @lizardlover1119 @keelsies
Is there a Facebook group for those who are going to Shanghai?
@CalBearsMom Thanks! I found it on their website and I’ll definitely be reading through it.
Does anyone know what all is included in “pre-program language study”?
Hey there! My Snapchat is jpotato6
@beachttraveler5 I’m going to Chengdu and I don’t know the slightest bit of Chinese.
@concertsloth I sent you a friend request!
Is anyone going with American Councils and have their Orientation June 21st-June 23rd?
I made a Facebook group for people going to shanghai
Is anyone going with American Councils and have their Orientation June 21st-June 23rd? Xi’an, Suzhou, Nanjing
I have WeChat and am going to Shanghai!
@zoompython Yes, my son is going with American councils to Xi’an, Suzhou or Nanjing and has his orientation in DC June 21-23. Is there a group Facebook he should join? He will be coming from Oakland, CA. You?