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4.11 / 5 based on 87 reviews

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Jake C
Overall
I wish I had known...
don't stay on campus
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
no one ever fully integrates into chinese society so don't worry if most of your friends are europeans, japanese, and south-east asian
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anonymous
Overall
I wish I had known...
The hygiene is very poor.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
You have to study a lot. At the beginning the teaching speed is increadible but after one term you get used to it.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
In my opinion Beijing is the best place to learn mandarin. You can meet many international students and learn a lot about the Chinese way of life. In addition Beijing is a very cheap place.
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Shizuka
Languages
Language of instruction: Chinese
Was learning Chinese a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Chinese
How much did you improve your Chinese?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Chinese language is difficult and the way Chinese people behave does not ease communication. What a satisfaction when you improve your language ability!
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Mark v
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Generally, everything is much cheaper than at home, and the purchase of a bike saved costs further
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Food, Housing, Overall, Travel, Nightlife, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Financial surprise: Small household electronics eg kettles, toasters are more expensive in China than at home; despite being manufactured in China.
Cost-saving: A Bike, A bank that doesn't charge for withdrawals abroad.
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“University feedback”
Ainur U
Kazakhstan, Graduate
Art, 2016
Overall
the courses were efficient, the teachers are very intelligent and kind-hearted, the campus itself is quite huge, almost everything can be found on the campus such as a library, shops, basketball, football places, cafe & food places, etc.
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Pros
teaching and internationall atmosphere

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“University feedback”
Ainur U
Kazakhstan, Graduate
Art, 2016
Overall
the courses were efficient, the teachers are very intelligent and kind-hearted, the campus itself is quite huge, almost everything can be found on the campus such as a library, shops, basketball, football places, cafe & food places, etc.
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Pros
teaching and internationall atmosphere