Max Vale, class of 2024, attended The 2022 National Security Language Institute-Youth (NSLI-Y ) Virtual Summer Institute of Chinese Language and Culture. This prestigious national summer program is funded by the US Department of State and American Councils for International Education. The six-week summer intensive offered class time as well as “home visits” with Chinese families, chats, and film viewing. Max is in Dr. Zhong's Chinese 5 class this year.