Confucius Institute at Wayne State University

If you know of any internationals who would like to improve their English or prepare for university courses, please have them contact the English Language Institute at Wayne State University by emailing: [email protected]
Summer classes start Monday. Dr. Brender, former director of the Confucius Institute at Wayne State University, is slated to teach an advanced oral presentation class and a high intermediate writing course!

Monday events for Interntional Week at WSU include:
2 PM, 199 Manoogian: Language Learning Tips (virtual & in person) w/ John Brender
7-9 PM, Student Center Ballroom, Impulse: K-Pop Dance

International Education Week The Office of International Programs is excited to invite students, faculty and staff to participate in a fun and informative week of events to celebrate International Education Week, Nov. 14-18! International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U

Scan the QR code below to join Dr. John Brender for a discussion on differences between Chinese and American cultural values.

Attention all young artists: deadline is November 2!

Announcing the K-12 Chinese Zodiac Animal Art Contest for 2023: The Year of the Rabbit! Deadline Nove 2. More information, registration, and submission platform available at:

GLCC Art Contest | GLCC The Great Lakes Chinese Consortium, sponsor of the 2023 Chinese Zodiac Animal Art Contest, invites all K-12 students who live within a 50 mile radius of one of the following institutions to enter our annual poster contest: Cleveland State University, Michigan State University, St. Cloud State Univer...

Based on interviews with 20 diverse expats, this is a roadmap of Chinese culture for residents, future sojourners, and concerned family members; available in hardcover, paperback, Kindle and Kindle Unlimited at:

Millennial Expats in China: Experiences and Observations Millennial Expats in China: Experiences and Observations

Millennial Expats in China: Prior, First, and Changing Impressions John Brender provides an overview of chapters 2-4 of his book "Millennial Expats in China", first examining the prior and first impressions of China shared b...

What's it like to live in China? See what 20 diverse, North Americans had to say about their experiences and observations in the Middle Kingdom!

Millennial Expats in China: Experiences and Observations Millennial Expats in China: Experiences and Observations

Check out "Millennial Expats in China" by John Brender, former director of the WSU Confucius Institute, highlighting the experiences and observations of a diverse group of North American millennials living in China:

Millennial Expats in China: Experiences and Observations Millennial Expats in China: Experiences and Observations