Preparing For Your Studies and Life in the U.S.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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This event is co-hosted by the U.S. Embassy Commercial Service, Flywire, and Bank of Montreal (BMO)

Event Time

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 

Registration

1:30 pm-2:00 pm

*Please bring a valid ID for chech-in.

Panel Discussions and Q&A

2:00 pm-4:30 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

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

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*Participants will receive a special travel kit prepared for students heading to the U.S.

Ticket: Free

The event will be mainly in Chinese.

 

The Event

This pre-departure briefing for studying in the United States, co-hosted by the U.S. Embassy Commercial Service, Flywire and Bank of Montreal (BMO), will take place on May 20 at Yale Center Beijing. We sincerely invite students and parents who are about 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

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

 

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Christopher Willford
Public Diplomacy Officer, U.S. Embassy Beijing

 

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Joseph Chen
General Manager, Flywire China

 

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Becky Chen
Founder, AIPsychLab
Alumni Interviewer, Harvard College

 

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

 

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Sophia David ’25

 

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Jack Wang ’29

 

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Sophia Abudukelimu ’29

 

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Joy Wu
Regional Senior General Manager, MentorX