There is no fun in mentioning that china has become the first destination for the overseas students after their high school graduation. You want to study abroad in china but are not quire sure, right? No worries, in this article we will separate the facts and fictions. Here are 7 most common myths or misconceptions that might keep you from studying in china:
Myth #1: studying in china without knowing the native language:
While studying in china, learning chinese language will help you at every step BUT it is not necessary as most of the majors taught in different universities in china are now in english language. Obtaining certificates of English acquisition is becoming a fundamental requirement for many job opportunities in China.
Study in china for masters. The demand of native english teachers are of high demand in china. All the teachers under the age of 40 are compulsory to have basic english vocabulary and years of teaching experience their particular subject.
Many high world ranking universities in china have foreign teachers to teach the overseas students.
Myth #2: can survive entirely on chinese food!
Trying a new food sounds cool but until you have to eat it for a long time, then it is a problem! But still, no worries. In china there are many superstore and departmental store available just similar to those in U.S such as Walmart etc.
Many restaurants are now being opened for thee students from pakistan, india, U.S.A, nepal to provide them with their home taste!
Myth #3: being alone:
Being alone in china is simply not possible as students from all over the world come join the same university you are thinking of. There are many student unions in every university in china just for the sole purpose for providing a chance for the overseas students to socialize and interact with each other. Many societies and clubs are formed just for keep the overseas students entertained while their stay in china so you will hardly find any time to be alone, unless you want it by yourself.
Myth #4: communist country:
China is way much safer as compared to most of the cities of America. Yes, however staying abroad one should always be careful and avoid some certain places, clubs and neighborhoods.
More than 50,000 overseas students are applying in different universities in china each year. You wont be the only one here.
Myth #5: expenditures in china are high:
One of the perks of studying in china is that the fee structure of almost all of the universities in china are below the average cost of studying in the west as well as in the other countries of Asia.
The daily expenditures in china for a normal student studying in a chinese university is in between 1200 to 2000RMB which includes almost everything that a student requires for himself. However this estimated value may vary from person to person depending upon the lifestyle and the facilities required.
Myth #6: communication with my family is going to be a problem:
While staying in china communication with your family is not a thing to be worried about as skype and apple face time are most used methods by the students staying in china. There are some other means as well that the students use to talk to their friends and family members such as Wechat and qq.
Myth #7: You’ll have to compromise on the quality of your education:
No my friend, before you think further about it you should know that there are many universities in china which are world ranked top universities. All these universities are in competition with other universities of the world and still till this date maintain the international standards! Some of the top leading universities in china include:
Peking university
Tsinghua university
Wuhan agricultural university
Beijing university of post and telecommunications.
Shanghai jiaotong university and many more…