What Nobody Tells You About Studying in China 🇨🇳 | Honest Q&A

Описание: Thinking about studying in China? Or maybe you’ve just arrived and you’re feeling a little overwhelmed? After spending a year studying Mandarin at Xiamen University, I’ve learned a lot — and honestly, there are so many things I wish I knew before coming here. In this video, I’m answering your most-asked questions about student life in China and sharing unfiltered tips to help you survive, settle in, and actually enjoy your time here.

We’ll cover everything — from apps to dorm life, making friends, payments, scooters, and whether you can work on a student visa. Whether you’re coming to Xiamen University or anywhere else in China, you’ll find plenty of practical advice here.

📍 Timestamps are below
0:00 Coming up
0:53 What apps should I download before arriving?
1:14 How easy is it to use Wechat and Alipay to pay?
2:09 Should I bring cash, if so how much?
2:51 Can I use my student card to pay on campus?
4:00 Can you work in China while studying?
6:21 What are the differences between living in a dorm on campus vs living in an apartment?
8:37 Do you need to organise an apartment beforehand?
10:22 Is there a curfew?
10:36 Is it easy to find cleaners that will come clean your apartment?
11:35 Is it easy to have friends over in dormitories?
12:34 Where is the closest outdoor swimming location?
Is it easy to book the gym?
13:28 I don’t know any Chinese, how difficult will it be living in China?
15:41 What advice do you have for getting the most out of my experience learning Chinese at Xiamen University?
17:18 How difficult is it to make friends?
19:48 Do you need a drivers license to ride scooters?
19:54 How easy is it to get scooters? Can you buy them on campus?
20:22 Do you have any tips about doing social media in China
22:09 Did you enjoy the experience overall - would you recommend it to others?

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