This event is hosted by U.S. Embassy Beijing
Event Time
Friday, July 10, 2026
Registration
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
*Please bring a valid ID for chech-in.
Panel Discussions and Q&A
2:00 pm - 4:40 pm
Location
Yale Center Beijing
36th Floor Tower B of IFC Building 8 Jianguomenwai Avenue Chaoyang District, Beijing (Yong'anli Subway Station, Exit C)
Registration and Fees
Please scan the QR code below to register.

Ticket: Free
The event will be mainly in Chinese.
The Event
The "Preparing for Your Study and Life in the U.S." event, hosted by the U.S. Embassy Beijing, will take place on July 10 at Yale Center Beijing. Students preparing to study in the U.S. and their parents are warmly invited to attend!
This event will focus on three key themes—Safety, Adaptation, and Growth—and provide a comprehensive introduction to essential information students should know before studying in the United States. Topics will cover academic, personal, cultural, and legal aspects of student life, including:
✔ Cross-border banking and payment solutions
✔ Adapting to campus life and integrating into American culture
✔ Student housing and safety guidance
✔ International luggage shipping services
✔ Career planning and employment preparation for university students
✔ Experiences and insights shared by current and former international students
Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to prepare for your exciting new journey abroad!
Speakers

Pam Plagens
Principal Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Embassy Beijing

Oliver Li
Consultant, Mastercard Data & Services

Samantha Qi
Senior Manager for Growth Operations, Airbnb China

Barbara Feng
Relationship Manager, Bank of Montreal (BMO)

Thomas Yan
Marketing Supervisor (Greater China Cluster), United Parcel Service (UPS)

Jasmine Jiang
Founder, Zhike App
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