Fudan University

Besides the study life, the traveling in China must be a fantastic plan as you dream for. The international office in university is really helpful place where you can get any traveling information. China is a big country with a long history, she is waiting for you and hopes you are enjoying you life in there.

Good but overpriced. Much better accomodation can be found off-campus and alot cheaper. Very handy living in the dormitory at first as everything was organised there(i.e. physical examination, visa procedures, registration etc) which was amazing at first. However, there is no living area or general area where students could hang out. Only two kitchens per floor (each floor has 34 rooms) and two refrigerators(though mini fridges could be rented). Rooms have own bathroom and are well maintained. Though very convenient, I would recommend living off campus. Warning to those who want to live on campus - go for room numbers that are even in the end (i.e. 1828) as these rooms face the south side and have a much better view, are alot quieter and warmer in the winter than northside rooms (i.e. 1829) Tonghe Apartments, KIC Village (brand new!) and Rainbow city seem very popular choices. Living in an apartment is generally alot cheaper than living on campus.

Make sure you are willing to experience a totally different culture. you might need to encounter culture shock but if you hold on, you will start to appreciate it.

When you are in China - TRAVEL! To visit other places than Shanghai is a great experience, shanghai is not China (much more western).

We got offered a UC grand during our second semester from Fudan which was nice. Basic money saving principles apply as in the western world.. even though it may seem cheaper to dine out here, it is cheaper to cook yourself.