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 Orlandu China. April 01 2008 13:20. Posts 2390 | Profile Blog |
Ok so, I don't normally do blogs, but I felt like this was a good time for one.
In a little over a month I'll be going to China for 5 weeks to study at the Beijing Foreign Studies University in Beijing. Although I've studied Chinese and Chinese culture for 2 years now, there's obviously still a lot to learn, and being placed in such an environment is going to be an interesting challenge for myself. It'll be my first time visiting a real foreign country (Canada doesn't count), and although I'm used to doing a lot of traveling and being away from home, this obviously doesn't quite compare.
Luckily for me, the teacher I'll have while I'm there is actually my current teacher in the USA, so I'll already be well adapted to her teaching methods, and I'll be accompanied by 5 of my classmates. So, I'll have some good company from back home. But aside from that, I'm gonna have a lot of adapting to do.
Basically the general schedule is this: we'll be in class for 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, from 8 AM - noon and then we're free for the day. On the weekends, we'll be visiting some tourist attractions and other cities, such as Xi'an and Shanghai. But as of now, that's all I really know. It seems as if the general plan is for us to have most of the day on the weekdays to do some exploring on our own.
I guess the reason why I'm posting this here is to see if anyone else out there has any insight to offer, or any suggestions of what places to check out while I'm in Beijing, or if I'm really lucky, maybe someone here knows the BFSU area well.
Or if there happen to be any native Chinese out there that would be willing to speak with me on a more personal basis and help me with my language, or Beijing-related things (or even just China) in general, that would be VERY much appreciated =]
Oh and, I already know a lot of the basic stuff like make sure to bring toilet paper with you to public restrooms, don't drink the water, Chinese don't like ice, etc. etc. so it's not as if I'm totally new to everything, but it'd be nice to be as prepared as I can be.
If people are interested enough, I could keep updating my blog once the trip rolls around, I'd be glad to do that. If not, oh well I guess.
Anyway, give me your comments people, they're much appreciated!
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 Polyphasic United States. April 01 2008 13:24. Posts 841 | Profile Blog |
I hear that the clubbing scene in Beijing and ShangHai is the best in the world, topping Las Vegas, San Francisco, and New York. Gotta check it out.  |
| | can't making a relationship last longer than 2 weeks, since 1984 :thumbs: |
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 CTStalker Canada. April 01 2008 13:41. Posts 5932 | Profile Blog |
| you hear it's the best in the world because it tops three american cities? lulz |
| | You can have the men who make the laws -- give me the music makers |
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| Polyphasic United States. April 01 2008 13:52. Posts 841 | Profile Blog |
| by best in the world, i mean, pretty freaking good . maybe the clubbing in japan, russia, or UK or something are pretty good, who knows. Last edit: 2008-04-01 13:53:16 |
| | can't making a relationship last longer than 2 weeks, since 1984 :thumbs: |
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 Dead9 United States. April 01 2008 14:19. Posts 591 | Profile Blog |
Those ground-toilets are not urinals.
Crouch down or it splashes all over your shoes T_T |
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 Nitrogen United States. April 01 2008 14:37. Posts 3802 | Profile Blog |
| Now you can't play in TSL. |
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 zulu_nation8 China. April 01 2008 14:49. Posts 13474 | Profile Blog |
| I don't think you can really compare nightlife between major cities, every one has its own flavor. |
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 alffla Hong Kong. April 01 2008 15:04. Posts 13083 | Profile Blog |
| lol cool have fun and hope u enjoy beijing or wherever o_O i haven't been to the mainland in a while -_- (im from hong kong. definitely give it a visit if u have time highly recommended) |
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| Orlandu China. April 02 2008 03:07. Posts 2390 | Profile Blog |
I'd definitely like to visit Hong Kong sometime, unfortunately I doubt I'll get a chance to this time around =[
Oh, one thing I was curious about... Can anyone help me with translating alcoholic beverages from English to Chinese? I guess I could still go over there and say brand names or whatever, but would the bartenders know what I'm talking about if I say "Jack and Coke", or how would I order stuff like that? |
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