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The Difference China Makes

There’s really no comparison between studying Chinese in China and, well… anywhere else. That’s because China has the 24/7 advantage. Spending the entire day interacting in Chinese is much easier here...

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Is Living in China Expensive?

While living expenses might generally come out lower than they do in North America and Europe, the cost of living in China still depends on individual habits and taste, as some addictions are easier to...

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Beijing Highlights: Summer Palace

Well, summer is over here, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still experience Beijing summertime! This is especially true if you ever visit the Summer Palace, the retreat in northwest Beijing that was...

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Top 5 Reasons You Should Visit Beijing in the Fall

Students of Tsinghua, Peking, BLCU alike… though you may be hitting the books and brushing up on your 中文, don’t forget to step outside and enjoy the beautiful autumn season Beijing  is having! What...

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Getting Around China

With over 19 million inhabitants, you would think that getting around Beijing would be a nightmare.  It can definitely be frustrating at times, especially during rush hour, so a bit of patience can go...

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Scary Villain in a Chinese Movie!

One of our students, Nati Bialy from Israel, was approached and asked to take part in a Chinese movie while studying in BLCU. Here is his account of his experience: During my time in Beijing studying...

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CSA turns 8 in year of the snake!

In the spirit of China’s New Year celebration, CSA marks its 8th year of operations with a message written in light. As China Study Abroad’s 8th anniversary is fast approaching, over the next few...

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Basketball in Beijing!

My love for basketball dates back to my days as a 12 year old girl playing amongst the boys in the school yard. As soon as the lunch bell would ring, we would all quickly shuffle our tiny legs to the...

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What to Pack When Coming to Beijing!

When coming to China I wasn’t sure what to pack, and of course, I discovered that I didn’t get it exactly right after I arrived to Beijing. Here is a list of essentials that I packed for my 4 month...

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My First Ever Sleeper Train Experience!

Fresh from completing my mid term exams, I set off to embark on a 20 hour sleeper train from Beijing to Guangzhou for the Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair). There are three types of sleeper...

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China Made Easy with 7 Apps!

My first time arriving to Beijing International Airport gave me a false sense of security, signs were in English, bathrooms had western toilets and everything seemed to function the same way as it does...

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Always Learning, Never Studying!

Despite having lived in China for two years, Chinese still causes me all sorts of confusion! I started my Chinese language learning by studying a semester at BLCU. When I finished I was very proud of...

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5 Places to Visit in Beijing for FREE!!!

We all love a good bargain, and nothing is better than being able to go sightseeing in a city without having to pay a fortune. So this is my guide for you to see Beijing without having to a pay a...

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House Hunting in Beijing

“For a man’s house is his castle…and each man’s home is his safest refuge” Sir Edward Coke, English Judge (1552-1634) I like to think that Edward Coke’s immortalized quote was the last thing shooting...

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Getting Around China

With over 19 million inhabitants, you would think that getting around Beijing would be a nightmare.  It can definitely be frustrating at times, especially during rush hour, so a bit of patience can go...

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Scary Villain in a Chinese Movie!

One of our students, Nati Bialy from Israel, was approached and asked to take part in a Chinese movie while studying in BLCU. Here is his account of his experience: During my time in Beijing studying...

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CSA turns 8 in year of the snake!

In the spirit of China’s New Year celebration, CSA marks its 8th year of operations with a message written in light. As China Study Abroad’s 8th anniversary is fast approaching, over the next few...

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Basketball in Beijing!

My love for basketball dates back to my days as a 12 year old girl playing amongst the boys in the school yard. As soon as the lunch bell would ring, we would all quickly shuffle our tiny legs to the...

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What to Pack When Coming to Beijing!

When coming to China I wasn’t sure what to pack, and of course, I discovered that I didn’t get it exactly right after I arrived to Beijing. Here is a list of essentials that I packed for my 4 month...

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From Boston to Beijing

Like most college students from Boston, who may or may not have forfeited a car in order to live there, I love to walk. Love to feel the pavement underneath my feet, slowly savoring the sights, instead...

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