China Prep blogs let you follow our commentary about evens and interesting news in China, stay up to date with our newsletter, and explore past trips.

Olympics Blog
What is Beijing really like during the Games?  Follow Beijing and the 2008 Summer Olympics through the eyes of Adam Century, a former China Prep participant.  Adam details his experience at Olympic events contrasted with daily interactions and experiences in Beijing.  Read first-hand accounts of events at the games coupled with observations about life in the host city. 

Asia Society Summer Trips
In summers 2007 and 2008, China Prep organized trips for the Asia Society’s International Studies Schools Network.  Twelve students from this network of public high schools traveled on each of these three-week trips to Beijing, Shanghai, and Yunnan in western China.  Highlights of the trip included working on a Habitat for Humanity house in a rural village in Yunnan province, exploring art galleries in Beijing and Shanghai, shopping in a tea market in Kunming, and attending a cooking class in Beijing.

Spring Break 2008
From March 14-March 28 2008, China Prep arranged a spring break trip for The Dwight School.  Participants traveled to Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou while encountering China through a diverse range of themes, including arts, business, entertainment, and the environment.