I would like to begin my studies in Mandarin this summer. I intend on taking a beginners course that lasts 6 weeks to get an introduction to this new language. This university seems like the right fit and offers what I am looking for. I was recommended to it by a friend who attended a Mandarin course at this university. If I succeed in the summer program and I enjoy it, my plan is to graduate from the University of Dallas in May of 2020 and later continue my Mandarin education at BLCU for the following years.