✦ Experiences

Live China from the inside

The city changes, the family changes, the people change. What every experience shares is the chance to live China from the inside.

In their own words

Ten different stories, told by the people who lived them.

Chiara Exchange student in Shanghai From the very first follow-up call they made me feel understood. Everything is built on working together, you are never on your own: if something goes wrong, the first step is always to talk directly with the family. At Nice I found a safe base that let me throw myself in and go beyond my limits, growing both personally and in the language. Read her story →
Vera Exchange student in Tianjin In China I lived with a lovely family who made me feel part of it from day one. Day after day I learned to communicate with them, I adapted to their rhythms and made their habits my own. It was an enriching experience, full of ups and downs, and I do not regret a single second of it. Read her story →
Beatrice Exchange student in Hangzhou Living in China as an exchange student was a transformative journey that let me embrace the local culture, the traditions and everyday life. It helped me grow into an independent person, facing challenges and taking home memories I will not forget. Read her story →
Cecilia Exchange student in Qingdao This experience let me live first-hand the world I had studied for years, and finally seeing with my own eyes what I had read in books was truly rewarding. Read her story →
Angelica Exchange student in Hangzhou My experience in China was unforgettable and let me grow both personally and culturally. At the beginning everything was new and different, but over time I learned to adapt and to enjoy a lifestyle completely different from mine. Read her story →
Alessandra Exchange student in Qingdao I left with a lot of anxiety and a lot of hope, and luckily my experience turned out extremely positive. It was not all roses, of course. There were hard moments, alternating with moments full of joy and calm — but that is life. Read her story →
Francesca Exchange student in Shanghai Six months in China let me grow, face challenges on my own, experience its immense beauty, feel the admiration of local people and enjoy constant support and friendships thanks to Nice. Read her story →
Arianna Exchange student in Suzhou I was able to live one of the most formative experiences of my life. Living in a reality so different from our own helps you grow both professionally and emotionally. The agency’s support doesn’t end once you depart, they make sure everything is going well all the time. A real commitment, thank you Nice! Read her story →
Elisa Exchange student in Shenyang I was hosted by a truly sweet and welcoming family. With the two children, one three years old and the other thirteen, I built a wonderful relationship. I felt part of the family. I cannot wait to go back! Read her story →
Salimata Exchange student in Shanghai I’m grateful to have found Nice, an agency made up of wonderful people who support and guide you throughout the entire journey, without exception. Thanks to them, I was able to turn my dream into reality and experience life in China at a price I would have never imagined! Read her story →

Moments of everyday life

A family dinner. A train journey. The first day of school. Real cultural exchange happens in these moments.

Elisa with her host family in front of the illuminated arch — With the host family · Shenyang

The classroom where the Chinese course is held — The Chinese course classroom · Hangzhou

Francesca at dinner with her host family — Dinner with the family · Shanghai

The tea plantations around Hangzhou — The tea plantations · Hangzhou

A street in the old town of Qingdao — The old town · Qingdao

Chiara and other girls at a craft workshop — A craft workshop · Shanghai

The Terracotta Army in Xi’an — The Terracotta Army · Xi’an

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关系

Guānxì

A Chinese word

"Relationships build opportunities."

Every participant shares the Chinese word that best captures their experience. Over time this section will become a collection of words, meanings and stories: China through the eyes of those who lived it.

✦ Experiences

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Every participant lives a different journey. But they all begin with the same choice: to go.

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