From Bournemouth to Guangzhou: My Turing Scheme Experience
About me Hi! I'm Taisiia Leliakova , a Master's student in Management with Business Analytics at Bournemouth University. In the summer of 2026, I had the incredible opportunity to take part in the Turing Scheme and spend two weeks at Guangzhou College of Commerce in China. During this programme, I attended academic lectures, visited innovative companies, explored Chinese culture, and worked alongside students from different backgrounds. This blog is a reflection of my journey—from preparing for my first trip to China, to adapting to a completely new environment, and discovering experiences that have shaped both my personal and professional development. I hope it provides a genuine insight into what participating in the Turing Scheme is really like and inspires other students to consider studying abroad. Taking the First Step When I first heard about Bournemouth University's Turing Scheme opportunity to visit Guangzhou College of Commerce in China, I immediately knew it...