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.

*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

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

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

Joseph Chen
General Manager, Flywire China

Becky Chen
Founder, AIPsychLab
Alumni Interviewer, Harvard College

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

Sophia David ’25

Jack Wang ’29

Sophia Abudukelimu ’29

Joy Wu
Regional Senior General Manager, MentorX
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