Tsinghua University

Close to all other exchange students

Our housing consisted of a double room within the campus "International Hotel". While this afforded us with privileges that were not given to other students (i.e. air conditioning, personal telephone line), there was no kitchenette area or laundry facilities. Therefore, we were at the mercy of the hotel canteen (which served the same pork and rice dish day after day...though we managed to get some fresh watermelon added to our meal deal). A shared apartment or house with other program members would have enabled us to have more freedom in our menu choices and also encouraged more socializing, as we were spread in different floors in the hotel.

I could have learnt more Chinese

If you find good roommates it's the best. Furthermore, you have a kitchen, people can visit you and 24h hot water.

You can get a great aparttment for the money you would spend for living on campus.