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The Confucius Institute has opened doors for me and my family, as well as opening our hearts and minds to a fascinating culture and its beautiful people.

  • Love Zubiller

     

    Confucius Institute at San Diego State University

    “So proud to be a 2018 People-to-People awardee and to travel to China with [the CIUS Center]. The Confucius Institute has opened doors for me and my family, as well as opening our hearts and minds to a fascinating culture and its beautiful people.”

  • Howard Schaefer

     

    Confucius Institute at University of Massachusetts-Boston

    “People connecting with people, unbarred by barriers, unfettered by borders, across countries, spanning oceans, transcending generations and time, sharing in a warm moment, trusting one-another, chancing friendship in our coincidental meeting there, on the streets of Beijing.  My sincere thanks to the Confucius Institute for sharing with me the possibilities of chance.”

  • Monika Hoffarth-Zello

     

    Confucius Institute at George Mason

    “Participating in this multi-dimensional trip, especially with its focus on opportunities to connect with people, and attending the fascinating 13th Annual International CI Conference truly helped me to become more aware, appreciative, and understanding of the global impact that the CI institutes have all over the world.”

…this was not a business trip, nor was this your average study abroad program. Instead, this was an entirely new experience: an opportunity for American and Chinese citizens of all ages to meet, often one-on-one.

  • Dennis Delehanty

     

    Confucius Institute at George Mason University

    “But I had never joined such a diverse group of individuals, ranging in age from 12 to 76, as this Confucius Institute People-to-People adventure. As I described to my friends and family, this was not a business trip, nor was this your average study abroad program. Instead, this was an entirely new experience: an opportunity for American and Chinese citizens of all ages to meet, often one-on-one.”

  • Rachael Lietzow

     

    Confucius Institute at University of Kentucky

    “This family gave a very personal, warm face to China; with the complex relationship between countries, politics, and people, I would have to say that China’s people represent both their country’s culture and disposition, while being able to leave politics out of the picture. It was a breath of fresh air to see that Chinese people—with whom I share a culture, a language, and a heritage—have similar weekly patterns, lifestyles, habits, and means of happiness to ours. While anyone can sign up for a China tour, the Confucius Institute designed this trip for encounters with people to be much more personal.”

  • Doug McDonald

     

    Confucius Institute at Tufts University

    “I think the Confucius Institute is a significant link in cross-cultural exchange, for which I am most grateful, and for which I look to pay it forward so that others become aware of its resources.”

  • Sadie Allen

     

    Confucius Institute at North Carolina State University

    “In that moment, it really hit me—I was no longer at home, tucked behind a wall of Appalachian mountains.  I was in China.  This was the other side of the world, the place I had daydreamed about for ages, and, unbeknownst to me, the place that would forever change my life.”

Whats your story?

What is your Confucius Institute impact story?  How has your life changed through your involvment with your local Confucius Institute?  We’d love to hear you share your acomplishments, experiences, and favorite memories.  Please feel free to attach photos or videos to your #MyCIstory