| British student in Xian | |
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| Jan 28, 2007 10:57 |   |
 | Hello out there, I am about to come to Xian for eight months to study at Xian University. Pretty nervous / excited. Was wondering if anybody has any advice on what to bring etc. I've read some of the forum and it seems buying stuff if your big is an issue - I'm 6'4" tall chap - is this really that much of a problem? How much is it going to cost to live - excluding accomodation? Basically - what should I expect?? Is is fun? Cheers : ) |
| Jan 29, 2007 00:38 | #1 |
| Hi, Welcome to Xian. It's pretty warm in Xian now, but you still have to wear sweater and coat. 6'4" is about 1.85 m, right? Not a big problem for you to find clothes. You can buy sportswear, casual clothes, etc. Money is enough :) Living in China, specially in Xian, is quite cheap. Generally 1000 to 2000 is enough for student. If you go to big restaurants, pub and bars frequently, they might cost you much. Xian is a city full of Chinese culture, history and art. It's also a modern city and you can find what you want. Cheers, |
| Jan 29, 2007 00:40 | #2 |
| I've never heard of a Xian University? What is its full name? It will not cost you much in Xian. USD 2000 is more than enough for 8 months. Surely, it depends on how you spend money! |
| Jan 29, 2007 01:05 | #3 |
| Hi Felixtj, Take it easy. Xi'an locals are quite friendly, straightforward and warm-hearted. Believe you will have many friends here. Xi'an is an ancient city with many many historical and cultural sites. Terro-cotta Warriors, City Walls, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Huaqing Hot Spring, Shaanxi Provincial History Museum, Stone Tablets Museum...... You will learn more about Chinese history and culture after your eight month stay. Landscape is also attractive here. Mountains, rivers, natinal forest parks......To explore the city at weekeds is best choice! Welcome ^_^ |
| Jan 29, 2007 01:11 | #4 |
| well, Xi'an University??? Really seems strange!!! I've never heard of it either...... |
| Jan 29, 2007 11:35 | #5 |
| Thanks for the replies people. Very encouraging response - now really loking forward to it. My mistake on University name - it is not Xian University but Xi?an Jaotong University Cheers ; ) |
| Jan 29, 2007 22:03 | #6 |
| Jiao Tong University is the most famous and best one in Xi'an. You are so lucky...... |
| Jan 30, 2007 18:35 | #7 |
| super lucky guy. Enjoy ur time in China, u r gonna love it. Don't forget to have yummy food as much as u can! |
| Jan 30, 2007 18:54 | #8 |
| The best university in Xi'an,even it's one of the best universities in China. Good luck! |
| Jan 31, 2007 17:49 | #9 |
| Thanks for the positive response people. I jusy had confirmation that I will be going tgo studying in Xian this year today!!! Very happy about this as this is a big thing for an english chap! Loking forward to arriving in March. Where should you go as a 'newbe' to Xian life - who's going to show me !? Ta ta |
| Feb 1, 2007 03:39 | #10 |
| Hi Ta ta, so happy to hear you will come to Xi'an this year! March is a nice time to come and i think you need to firstly get familiar with things surrounding your university, such as stores, restaurants, transportations...... Qinglong Temple is a good choice near your university! When April comes, cherry blossoms thrivingly there, seeming to welcome you. ^_^ It's really a popular spot in April. Xingqing Palace Park is also near your university. Every spring, there will be flowers exhibition! You can enjoy various flowers as well as romantic love stories between Tang Emperor Xuanzong and his favorite lady Yang Yuhuan! evening :) |
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