New Members wk0818wk Posted May 19, 2025 at 05:50 AM New Members Report Posted May 19, 2025 at 05:50 AM Hi everyone! We’re Qingdao City University (QCU) in China, and we’re committed to providing the best Chinese learning programs for international students. To better meet your needs, we’d love to hear from YOU! 📢 What matters most to YOU when learning Chinese in China? Whether you’re currently studying Chinese, planning to learn, or have studied before—your opinions are invaluable to us! 👇 Please share: 1️⃣ Academic Concerns: What type of courses interest you most? (e.g., daily conversation, business Chinese, HSK prep) Do you prefer small classes, one-on-one tutoring, or online options? What challenges do you face in learning Chinese? 2️⃣ Life & Culture: What worries you about living in China? (e.g., accommodation, food, language barriers) Which cultural activities would you like to join? (e.g., calligraphy, city tours, festivals) 3️⃣ Support Services: What support do you expect from a university? (e.g., visa help, airport pickup, internships) Would you prefer dormitories, homestays, or off-campus housing? 4️⃣ Anything Else? Your suggestions for improving international students’ experiences! 💬 How to Participate Comment below with your thoughts. DM us directly if you prefer. [email protected] Quote
Matthew Kao Posted May 26, 2025 at 05:06 PM Report Posted May 26, 2025 at 05:06 PM 1. Academic Concerns: Daily conversations and HSK Prep were my biggest concerns when studying abroad. I found the biggest help were when my teachers literally took me out to stores or restaurants and helped me to order or interact with the store clerks. This was super helpful because confidence is huge when you're just starting out. The HSK Prep will vary student to student, but always give you confidence knowing you're 'leaving' with a certification showing you this is your current level. Not knowing my level was one of my biggest challenges while learning Mandarin, and passing a test clearly gave me a sense of my level. 2. Life & Culture Ordering food is probably the best and quickest way to interact with the city. Having the confidence to order your favorite coffee order or try traditional dish at a popular restaurant makes you feel more at home and more at ease. Conversely, not being able to do that makes you feel isolated and like a foreigner. Transportation. Getting an orientation on how to use the bus system or the transit system is extremely helpful. Knowing how to purchase a month pass or how the system works is just overall extremely beneficial. 3. Support Services Visa help is huge. If I can ask you questions about how to get a visa, that will automatically make you a more attractive university to attend than one that doesn't offer these services. I know Visa issues are some of the most stressful parts about traveling so making that as seamless as possible will definitely help you stand out. 4. Anything Else Group activities! Having a dinner together, playing board games, going for a hike, any activity to bring your international students together that is sponsored by the school is super nice to help the students find their community and friends. Hope this helps! Quote
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