Today, China has joined the United States as a favourite destination for studying abroad. It must be said that many Chinese universities are now ranked among the 50 best universities in the world, which motivates more and more students to try their luck in the middle country.
But going to study in China will not be easy and many obstacles await you in your adventure, starting with our new friend (the Covid).
Below 5 tips for preparing your studies in post-Covid China as well as the main pitfalls to avoid for a successful language study trip.
Tips for studying MBBS in China
- The situation in post-Covid China
Since the Covid-19 health crisis, it was no longer possible for international students to enter Chinese territory, China having completely closed its borders. However, the situation is gradually being unblocked, and it is for example possible for expatriates residing in Hong Kong (and vaccinated against the virus) to apply for a Chinese visa.
China is also in the process of implementing a digital passport to allow its nationals to facilitate their re-entry to MBBS in China colleges.
- Choose the best Chinese city
The first question to ask yourself is “In which city do you want to study in China?” “. And yes, because China is big!
However, many students tend to consider only Beijing or Shanghai. It’s a shame, especially since these are far from ideal destinations, especially for those planning to learn Mandarin on the spot.
Another criterion that will have an impact on your mood and therefore on your study performance is the climate. China is a huge country and the weather can change dramatically from city to city.
For example, some Chinese cities have tropical climates with 2-3 months of monsoons per year like Kunming. While others, on the contrary, have dry continental climates where it is very hot in summer and very cold in winter, such as Beijing. So, remember to find out about the climate of the 4 seasons in your future city of study in China.
- Fund your studies with a scholarship
The Chinese government is investing a lot of effort and resources to attract as much foreign talent as possible to its universities. This includes the distribution of generous scholarships to students.
There are thus many scholarships, more or less difficult to obtain depending on your nationality, study project, age and even level in Mandarin, etc. But the most common and most widely distributed are probably those of the Chinese government.
These scholarships will cover all or part of your tuition fees and allow you to study at renowned universities in China.
- Master the basics of Mandarin
Taking Chinese lessons will prove particularly useful, if only to ask for directions, negotiate a price or even order food in a Chinese restaurant.
Especially since, contrary to popular belief, the Chinese language is easy to learn at the beginning because there is no conjugation or table of variations to learn (the dream, right?). It is therefore quite possible to formulate your first sentences in Mandarin after only a few hours of lessons!
- Avoid common scams
Woman finds real estate scam on student accommodation in China. Nothing is more depressing than starting your stay by being the victim of a scam.
For example, beware of rental ads that promise you an apartment at an unusually low price nearby MBBS college Bangladesh. They are usually subtenants who try to sell their lease back to you.
Except that once the keys have been handed over (and the deposit paid) they disappear into nature and the owner of the apartment (the real one) arrives a few weeks later to ask you to vacate the premises as soon as possible.
So, always plan to study in MBBS college Bangladesh with the guidance of Grow Well Consultancy. Not only they will assist you in admission process but also help you meet reliable rental agencies that can help in the negotiation process in the event of a problem.