Global Language

So What is Feng Shui ? – Study Abroad in China

So what is the meaning of Feng Shui? Most westerners have heard of the term Feng Shui, but do they know what it stands for? Study abroad in China students surely do. Feng Shui directly translates to Wind and Water in English. For a practitioner or enthusi... Read >

Broaden your Hobbies

There is never a lack of things to do in Beijing. Whatever your hobbies are, chances are that there is an outlet for your activities. If you like sports, there are a plethora of different sports available on every university campus, from tennis to swimmin... Read >

Cheap Cheap China: The Art of Bargaining

Living in China can be really inexpensive, but you have to know where to go, and more importantly, you have to be able to bargain. On everything. From fruits to clothes to bikes, it’s like everything is on fire sale in China, but you have to ask for it, ... Read >

Culture Shock in China: Top Five

If you have spoken to anyone who has moved to a country that is quite different from their own, you might have heard the phrase ‘culture shock’ before. This shock is to do with the differences in culture and environment you might experience, and the initi... Read >

Shanghai Basics

Shanghai, with its mixture of ultra-modernity and its colonial charm stemming from its port city location, is a truly international metropolis. It is also home to some of the best universities in China, including Shanghai Jiaotong University and Fudan Uni... Read >

Packing Essentials for China: What You Need To Know

Leaving your home country for China can be a daunting prospect, but in reality the big cities of China have almost everything you could need, and plenty of stuff you have never thought you would like but soon find you won’t want to live without. Howeve... Read >

Basic Beijing – 5 Things You Should Know

Beijing is constantly in the news as China’s growth has continued, and is one of the most appealing places for your study of Chinese. It has all the excitement and culture shock you might want, whilst also being comfortingly familiar thanks to its modern ... Read >

Beijing on a Budget – The Five Best Budget Dining Locations

Most students need to live on a pretty tight budget, and this can be hard when you have just arrived in a new country where you are still learning the language and getting used to your surroundings. It is even harder if you don’t want to eat the same box ... Read >