After doing a lot of research about possible universities and cities in China, Zhejiang University was one that really stuck out to me. This is due to the city which it lies in: Hangzhou. This place has an incredibly rich history ranging back to the Song Dynasty and the magical travels of Marco Polo. Having talked to some people who have or still live there they all seem to agree with Marco Polo saying that Hangzhou is indeed one of the most splendid cities in the entire world. Since I have already lived in Beijing for a semester I know how gruelling living in a huge city can be. However, Hangzhou seems to be the perfect mix of ultra modern metropolis with natural marvels such as the west Lake. Zhejiang University is proudly located amongst the C9 league of China. This makes it a wonderful destination as the education offered there is of the highest quality available in China if not the entire world. A place like this seems ideal to learn Mandarin for the expirience it offers and the astoundingly rich history it conveys.