This event is co-hosted by the U.S. Commercial Service and Visa China

Event Time

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Registration
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
*Please bring a valid ID for check-in

Panel Discussions and Q&A
2:00 pm - 4:30 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

Registration
Please scan the QR code or click “HERE” to register.

Ticket: Free.

The language of the event will be Chinese.

*Special thanks to the event partner: Visa China

The Event

This pre-departure briefing for studying in the United States, co-hosted by the U.S. Embassy Commercial Service and Visa China, will take place on July 10 at Yale Center Beijing. We sincerely invite students and parents who preparing to study in the U.S. to attend! This event will focus on three key themes—Safety, Dream, and Career—and will offer comprehensive and practical information for students preparing to study in the United States, including:

✔ Pre-Departure Preparation & Entry Tips
✔ Health & Safety Essentials
✔ Cross-Border Financial Safety
✔ Academic & Career Planning Advice
✔ International Student Support Services

Officials from the U.S. Embassy’s Commercial and Public Affairs Sections, along with guest speakers from financial service providers and career guidance organizations, will share valuable insights and resources. Current Yale students will also join in the discussion. We hope this event will help you build a solid foundation for your journey to study in the United States.

Speakers

Brendon Thomas
Foreign Commercial Service Officer, U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Embassy Beijing

Tom Fairholm
Public Diplomacy Officer, U.S. Embassy Beijing

Selina Zou
Director, Consumer Solutions, Visa China

Becky Chen
Alumni Interviewer, Harvard College Applications
Admissions Ambassador, Harvard Graduate School of Education

Guodong Xu
Regional Head of East Asia, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International

Sean Chang ’27

Ian Jin ’28

Joy Wu
Regional Senior General Manager, MentorX