China Study Link is a privately run education services company with connections in China, The United States, Russia, and Germany. Our aim is to provide the most well rounded study and travel programs available. We pride ourselves in maintaining excellence when it comes to crafting unique, authentic experiences with an emphasis on student safety above all else. We take the utmost care in selecting each and every staff member at China Study Link and are careful to make sure the people we work with are kind, courteous, knowledgeable, and of course, dedicated to the students we teach. We founded China Study Link in order to expose motivated students to a fascinating, growing culture with thousands of years of history. So if you feel the urge to take initiative, travel, explore, expand your horizons, and become part of something truly unique and exceptional, we invite you to join us and immerse yourself today.

Our Mission
China Study Link strives to provide schools and students with the most personalized, educational, and modernized approaches to making connections with China. In short, we are here to provide a bridge between China and the rest of the world in an attempt to facilitate educational and cultural exchange.

What we Do
Simply put, CSL was born out of a passion for education. We have a number of options available to schools looking to bring China into their classrooms, enhance their quality of education, distinguish themselves as international educators, and explore China. Our vast base of programs running within China and network of relationships within Chinese schools allows us to easily make these connections. Furthermore, we also provide first class language and culture immersion programs in Beijing, China. We cater to students, travelers, professionals, groups, schools, and families alike, and handle each case individually so that our clients know exactly what they're getting into before they come. We are here to provide a safe, yet invigorating environment where our clients have the confidence and reassurance needed to comfortably immerse themselves within Chinese society. In addition to arranging these programs, we also enjoy connecting the volunteer-minded traveler with a few different local organizations. Overall, our unique quality comes from our passion in educating and our highly motivated, outstanding group leaders. Furthermore, because of our partnership between a Chinese citizen and two Americans, our clients can enjoy the local experience and perspective without the frustration of being ‘lost in translation’. In short, whether you want to build relationships in China, experience the culture, learn the language, help someone in need, or simply make new friends during your next trip, we are here to make sure that your experience is as memorable and hassle-free as possible.

	Karen Jordan, New York Office Manager Karen has been with China Study Link since the company's beginning. She has vast experience in the education realm with more than fifteen years of teaching experience and five years managing a visual arts program for young learners. She cares greatly for what she does and is delighted to be helping China Study Link reach our goals. Karen holds a B.A. in education, a B.A. in psychology and a M.A. in education with a focus on reading.
	Kevin Ferrone, Co-Founder / CEO Originally from New York, Kevin now lives in Beijing. His hook for studying abroad began in University while studying in Sweden. Since then, Kevin has enjoyed traveling, studying, and working in a number of different countries around the globe. His passions lie in travel, cultural exchange, and life-long-learning. "Taking on the Program Director Position at China Study Link has been my most exciting project to date."
Kevin holds a degree in business economics from Brown University. He holds a foreign expert teaching certificate for teaching English as a second language in China. He's worked in a wide range of industries including construction management and financial planning. After teaching English in Shandong, Linyi, China for a year he moved into teaching Economics, Math and SAT test preparation in Seoul, Korea. He then came back to China where he returned to teaching English as a Second Language before joining China Study Link.
	Trip Edwards, Co-Founder / COO Originally from Dallas, Texas, Trip has extensive travel experience throughout SE Asia, the South Pacific, and China. He understands the Western perspective in Asia and enjoys the challenge and excitement of interacting with different cultures. He now lives in Beijing working with CSL’s expert staff. He holds degrees in history and
philosophy from the University of Colorado at Boulder, is a certified TEFL instructor, and speaks conversational Mandarin Chinese. Trip has been in China creating study experiences for international students for the past 3 years, and his extensive travel and work abroad lends him a vast amount of multi-cultural experience. He brings a warm heart and passion for education to China Study Link's unique team and finds great joy in creating the best cultural and educational experiences on the market. “I am thrilled by any and all opportunities to bring individuals and groups to the doorstep of Chinese culture and heritage, and I feel that my role at China Study Link is both meaningful and exhilarating”. In addition to his recent work in China, Trip also has experience in real estate and international logistics operations.
	Amy Wang, Director, China Operations A Beijing Native, Amy has put her heart and soul into the educational field. Amy has been successfully running a number of student exchange programs among Schools in China, Germany, Russia, Korea, Singapore, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, New Zealand and the United States. Now she's using her rich experience and knowledge to make
China Study Link her most successful project yet. Amy has a degree in International Politics from Peking University, Beijing, China. She has worked as an International Student Affairs Director at Beijing's Number Twenty-Five Middle School for the last six years giving her solid knowledge of the ins and outs of studying abroad and cultural exchange. She holds a teaching certification from the People's Republic of China as well as a certification for teaching Chinese as a second language. In addition to running all aspects of the foreign affairs department at number Twenty-Five Middle School, Amy taught English to middle school students and Chinese to all the foreign exchange students. Amy's ability to wear many hats coupled with her in depth experience and enthusiasm not only make her an exceptional director but an extraordinary individual.
	Cao Fang, Chinese Language Director Cao Fang holds a senior certification in teaching Chinese as a second language. Her experience in managing language training centers gives her a strong base to draw from in taking on China Study Link's language programs. She has created the language-training program for many of Samsung Corporation’s head executives in Beijing as well as numerous
other corporate and personal language-training projects. Cao Fang is constantly looking to improve and fine-tune her teaching skills. Cao Fang graduated from Beijing Lian he Da Xue (Beijing Union University) with a degree in history before turning her attention to the education realm. Her background in History and teaching gives her a unique and informative teaching style that students seem to love.
	Andrew Ferrone, Student Coordinator (New York, USA) Andrew's passion for teaching and reaching out to students makes him an ideal representative for China Study Link. He is extremely passionate about what he does and has invested much of his time in making China Study Link a success. He began reaching out and investing his energy in cultural
exchange during his time studying in Australia and hasn't stopped since. When Andrew teaches it's not uncommon to see smiles across his students' faces. He exudes warmth and kindness in the classroom and possesses a caring, humorous demeanor that any institution would be lucky to have. Andrew holds a degree in Education from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. He has also worked with the study abroad office at Plattsburgh University and took part in a number of exchange programs at Plattsburgh. Andrew has worked on programs accepting students from England, Mexico, Canada, and China.
	Ou Li Rong, Student Coordinator (Germany ) Ou Li Rong's passion for studying abroad has brought him from his homeland in China to Germany. He is currently in Germany promoting China Study Link's programs. He has seen much success thus far and hopes to continue exposing German students to all that China Study Link has to offer.
Ou Li Rong's personal annotation of China Study Link: I hope, through China Study Link, more and more people can learn about China and its centuries-old resplendent culture. At CSL students are able to learn Chinese and meet new people at the same time. CSL brings together cultures from around the world, giving students at CSL an education with a global perspective. CSL is an international organization rich in passion and big potential. I hope all of our activities can help in presenting China and bringing different cultures together. If you'd like to broaden you horizons and join CSL, I am sure it will give you a fine and memorable life experience! Persnliche Interpretation von CSL: Ich hoffe, dass mehrere Leute in der Welt durch die CSL, die chinesische alte gl?nzende Kultur und die geheimnisvolle chinesische Sprach kennenlernen. Wir sammeln die unterschiedlichen Kulturen der Welt bei CSL. Alle Mitglieder von CSL werden durch dieses Programm ein Weltb¡Z¡Zrger sein. CSL ist eine internationale Organisation und sie hat sowohl viele Emotionen als auch Potenzial. Die Programme der CSL werden Beitr?ge zum Verst?ndnis der chinesischen und aller anderen Kulturen geben. Traue CSL! Es wird dir eine wundersch?ne und unvergessliche Lebenserfahrung geben!
	John Montgomery, Student Coordinator (Texas, USA)