Dear Jim,

    I'm so glad to hear your future education plan in Beijing. First I would like to express my warmest welcome and I am sure you will have the most unforgettable experience during your college.

    Learning your keen interest in Chinese culture, I suggest you apply for Peking University, one of the best universities in China. Its Chinese Literature major is perfect for you where you can be completely soaked in Chinese profound history and rich culture. As for preparation, some reading in advance is needed like The Story of the Stone. And some online courses of spoken Chinese can be helpful for you to adapt to the Chinese language environment.

    I sincerely hope your dream will come true and it's my pleasure to show you around in Beijing when that day comes. If you have any further questions, please feel free to let me know.

Yours,

Li Hua