I chose Shanghai Lixin University of Commerce based on a combination of factors. I limited my search to find a short term course, ideally of a months duration. Shanghai Lixin University of Commerce had a range of course durations including a month long Chinese language course for beginners, exactly what I was looking for. I looked up the university website and found beautiful architecture and scenery across both the campuses. I am particularly interested in being at a campus with an international and humanitarian focus. The free courses that are available to you while you complete your paid study are also very attractive, a clever way to get out and meet other people at the university. In all, Shanghai Lixin University had everything I was looking for, and it was also a very affordable cost to study.