Our students in Beijing are supported by knowledgeable resident directors and a friendly Chinese staff.
They have all lived in China for many years, and can help you navigate the Chinese education system with confidence.
Robert Powell, Resident Director, has lived in China for the past eight years. During his time in China, he has helped many Chinese students gain admissions to American undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as assisted American students in their stay in Beijing. Rob holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and an MA in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University. In college, Rob spent a year as a Junior Year Abroad student at the University of Edinburgh and greatly enjoyed his time abroad.
Becky Gao, Program Coordinator, is a native of Beijing and an experienced teacher of Chinese to foreigners. Over the past five years, she has helped many Americans gain Chinese language proficiency. Becky has a great passion for teaching, and will be our program coordinator in Beijing. She has a BA degree in English, which makes it easier when it comes to helping native English speakers learn Chinese.