Overall - Reviews of East China Normal University | China

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dtkemon

Furman University, Greenville, SC, United States
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

No...but an appreciation for/understanding of Confucian ideology, Chinese philosophy, Chinese cultural history, and qi will assist those unfamiliar with China beyond articulation.

In my opinion:

I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

1

Activities

1

Campus life

1

Party / people

1

Weather / location

1

Personal recommendation

ECNU is not a setting for social butterflies to flourish. If you truly desire to learn something about yourself, contemporary China, and making the most of what you've got, Hua Shi Da is an unrivaled opportunity.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

You're only as alone as you want to be in China...travel alone (if you have self-confidence). Not only will you not be tied to anyone, but if you truly make attempts to learn the language, the Chinese will approach you and take care of you in ways that you cannot begin to fathom. It is unlike anything I have ever experienced anywhere else in the world.

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patinsh

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Language, Undergraduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

There is a real winter season in Shanghai.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

2

Culture

4

Costs

3

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

2

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

Experience to be made by anyone interested in cultural difference (but not so much compared to less westernised places in China).Good language courses (the Chinese way so not very entertaining)

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

Unforgettable experience

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Be Z

University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

How my pre-departing study plans completely sank as soon as I arrived. Watch out for "air-conditioning sickness" during the summer.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

Chinese students are very accepting of other international students but reserved. They are natually very curious about new cultures, etc. For the most part, their english is ok.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

2

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

Be prepared for A LOT of people (and bikes), they are everywhere. (nearly) Everyone wants to go to Shanghai or anyother large cities. Country is changing fast and you can see it everywhere. Treat everything as an experience and you will not be disapointed.

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“My review on ECNU.”

RomyNard M

China, Undergraduate
, 2023

Overall

East China Normal University has allowed me to learn and improve my Chinese and English with the dual language program. Teachers are quick to assist the students. The teaching method is dynamic, and with the new online courses, one can learn at one's own pace. Most of the courses are rich in content and easy to understand. The homework load is enough to keep you active and engaged. I would recommend it.

Campus life is fantastic and diverse. The campus where I study is located in the city center, close to restaurants, metro stations, shopping malls, etc. The personnel at the student center service is welcoming and always helpful.

Careers

The school provides career advice as well as internship opportunities.

Pros

Student focused.

Cons

They could improve by hiring native international teachers for the English program

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“I can speak Chinese and English languages. I can understand any Arabic accent.”

Zainab J

Turkey, Undergraduate
Language, 1994

Overall

Hello, my name is zainab and my Chinese name 宅娜, I'm from iraq but i growing up in Egypt and then after high school graduate i went to Shanghai to study my major is Chinese language, i have been in china since 2015 until 2020 because the covid till now we can not back to china but still now we are study online, my teachers all of them are Chinese, they are a very wonderful teachers, and the end of June I'm gonna graduate , i hope i can found a job here, thank you so much.

Pros

Speaking and writing on Chinese

Cons

I can't not speak Turkish but i hope to found a time to learn more about Turkish language

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