Among the first Lehigh University students to study abroad in China since the COVID-19 pandemic, the experience deepens their cultural understanding and exploring U.S.-China relations
Lehigh University students are studying abroad in China for the first time since the COVID-19 crisis, providing an important opportunity for students to engage with Chinese culture, challenge preconceptions, and deepen their understanding of U.S.-China relations.
Maxine Bee ‘25 and Jorge Amigon Benitez ‘25 are both studying in Shanghai this semester, each participating in different programs through the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), with which Lehigh regularly partners on study abroad initiatives. They are among the first to study in the program since the pandemic.
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Spotlight Recipient
Jorge Amigon Benitez
Undergraduate