Preparing for Your Study and Life in the U.S.

Friday, July 10, 2026
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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. 

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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

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

 

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Oliver Li
Consultant, Mastercard Data & Services

 

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Samantha Qi
Senior Manager for Growth Operations, Airbnb China

 

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Barbara Feng
Relationship Manager, Bank of Montreal (BMO)

 

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

 

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Jasmine Jiang
Founder, Zhike App