Name: Roberta Cresto Gambarova (Rebecca's mother)
Country: Italy

"With my 11 old daughter I never felt insecure here in China."

Q: How are you finding your and your daughter's studies in China?
A: The program of study is very valid and the teachers are always kind and available: I choose for me an intensive course from 9.30 to 12.30 and 1.30 to 3.30p.m, my daughter's day camp was from 9 am to 5 pm.

Q: Has the program been as you expected?
A: It is our first time in China.
I am 50 and my class-mates (young people from 18 to 30) coming from all over the world were available and very collaborative with me.
I am in Elementary 1 a sort of survival kit which are necessary for immediate needs: where am I, what time is it, how can I get a taxi and explain to the driver where I want to go, how to ask for the food in a restaurant, go shopping, understand the price and check the balance. Reaching such results in 2 weeks is really a very good achievement.

Q: How do you feel about Shanghai ?
A: Shanghai is a well-organized city. At the airport you have not to wait for your baggage, the immigration is quick out, together with my 11 old daughter I never felt insecure walking in the streets.

Q: What advice/tips would you give to others who plan to come and study in China ?
A: - As you and your kids are tired after a long trip, arrange an airport pick up.
    - Credit cards are not always accepted, therefore it is better to have also some cash with you.

A special thank to Fiona, Sherill, Amy, Vickie, Zheng Tao, and the teacher of my daughter Rebecca.