George--- Posted March 2, 2008 at 04:12 PM Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 at 04:12 PM When is the ideal time to apply? I'm keen on applying early, since the Olympics might cause delays in the application process. Also.. Are the application forms in the website still updated? They're quite old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie9684 Posted March 3, 2008 at 04:43 PM Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 at 04:43 PM just apply before application deadline.. some months before preferred. and the application forms are just fine, they r not old i guess.. go to international students, English section.. you will find the one everyone uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaBarrows Posted March 6, 2008 at 07:12 PM Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 at 07:12 PM Hello everyone, I will be arriving in Beijing during the middle of July to find an apartment and roomate before classes start at BLCU in the beginning of August. I am so clueless about this whole process. Does anyone know how I whould go about trying to find roommates? Preferably Chinese roommates? Also, is anyone else starting at BLCU around the same time as me? Perhaps we could all get together before school starts? Cheers, Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imron Posted March 7, 2008 at 01:56 PM Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 at 01:56 PM If you want to find Chinese room mates, then you could try Chinese sites like zhantai and sofang. The That's Beijing classifieds are also a good place to find room mates, but they're more likely to be foreign/English speaking. I should also add, that you've chosen the worst possible time to come to Beijing to look for accommodation. At that time, the Olympics will be just about ready to begin and I imagine it will not only be difficult to find a place, but the accommodation available will be horribly overpriced. Edit: See also this thread, which was just posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romana Posted March 11, 2008 at 05:12 AM Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 at 05:12 AM I've already applied. I don't think it's too early... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romana Posted March 11, 2008 at 05:29 AM Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 at 05:29 AM I'll be coming around the same time, but I plan to stay at BLCU dorm... I agree it will be hard to find accommodation off campus at this time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santiago777 Posted March 11, 2008 at 05:16 PM Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 at 05:16 PM Hello Romana, Are you going to apply for the one year course? I have been givin thoughts to the accomodation situation and define that for the first six months ill be living at the BLCU dorms. I think this is the best option since i dont know a word of chinesse and also never been there. Have you already send all the paperwork required for the application? Best Regards, Santiago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romana Posted March 12, 2008 at 01:20 AM Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 at 01:20 AM Hi Santiago, Yes, I've already applied and yeah, I'm going to be there for one year; however, I also want to study there for one month (August) before the year's course-I want to improve my proficiency in Chinese before taking the exams for the one year program. I'm also thinking about living at BLCU dorm for a while, and then, most probably, I'll be looking for the off-campus housing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowtree Posted March 13, 2008 at 06:17 PM Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 at 06:17 PM Already applied as well... and since I want to experience the Olympics Atmosphere I also applied for a short course from July as well.. Now I'm worry about not able to get an apartment ... that's pretty stressful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaBarrows Posted March 14, 2008 at 05:19 AM Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 at 05:19 AM Hey everyone, I also applied for the short term July semester, then if I like it, I will stay for the fall semester. I have heard good things about Peking University, so I might transfer there for the Fall semester. Willowtree, I am also stressed about finding an apartment. I don't know what to do!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusat Posted March 26, 2008 at 01:48 PM Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 at 01:48 PM I'm also very interested in this topic as I will be arriving into Beijing to study mandarin..... during the Olympics! and be looking for a place to stay for a year. I'm presuming that this will be very difficult because of the huge demand that this time, but I was thinking that if I could find some temporary accomodation then when the Olympics is over, there are bound to be an abundance of free apartments... does anyone have any advice or think that is a good idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowtree Posted March 26, 2008 at 03:35 PM Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 at 03:35 PM hey people.. will be @ BLCU in July.. doing 5 weeks course then do the full semester in September.. Just wondering if it's a good idea to check out the accommodation first, since I'll be going from Bangkok, it won't be that far to fly there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trang Nguyen Posted April 1, 2008 at 10:34 AM Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 at 10:34 AM Hi everyone, Iam also go for the Sept semester. How does it work with the application, do I need to pay for the application fee first and then send all the required docs to them (including the receipt of application fee) by post and then wait for the welcome letter? Pls could anyone advise me? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romana Posted April 1, 2008 at 04:39 PM Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 at 04:39 PM Hi Trang Nguyen, Yes, you should pay the application fee first, and then send them a copy of the receipt together with all docs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trang Nguyen Posted April 2, 2008 at 03:18 AM Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 at 03:18 AM Thanks Romana, really appreciate that. I will try then to apply asap since the Olympic is closed. Hope to see you all there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trang Nguyen Posted April 2, 2008 at 04:28 AM Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 at 04:28 AM Hi all, I m applying for Sept semester. Its also great if I could share room with some people. Have someone found a house or apartment yet? Hope to hear from you guys, Cheers, Trang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitra10 Posted April 2, 2008 at 11:12 AM Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 at 11:12 AM hi , How long does it take to recieve the admission notice for the BLCU fall dept 08 course. I have sent my application and have said its ok. they have posted it by registered mail on March 21 and tis april 2nd already. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaBarrows Posted April 2, 2008 at 05:23 PM Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 at 05:23 PM I am still looking to finding an apartment. No luck yet because I actually want to see the apartment before I agree to anything. I will be arriving in July to check out apartments and hopefully find one before school starts on August 4th. I will also be doing the one month semester and then doing the fall semester. I was looking into staying at the Conference Center Hotel or something on campus, but i'll look more into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaBarrows Posted April 3, 2008 at 01:28 AM Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 at 01:28 AM In my case, I sent it about three weeks ago, and I heard within two weeks after that. The process was not that long at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imron Posted April 3, 2008 at 01:40 AM Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 at 01:40 AM If you can stay in dorms on campus until the Olympics blow over, I'm sure you'll be able to get a much better deal on accommodation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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