The main reason I was drawn to applying to the Beijing Culture & Language University is due to the University being highly reputable in teaching the Chinese language to foreigners. I was particularly intrigued and fascinated to learn about how the program works towards not only teaching the language itself but also providing rich and extensive insight into traditional Chinese culture. Beyond the University’s academic merits, I was also very excited about the prospect of studying in Beijing. Beijing has the highest percentage of people who speak in Mandarin thereby allowing me to being immersed in an environment where I can learn the language in a more practical manner. Beijing is also the perfect gateway for foreigners to transition into the Chinese culture. Therefore, for these reasons I am highly enthusiastic about joining BLCU for the summer.