lamchr Posted November 29, 2010 at 07:03 PM Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 at 07:03 PM Hey guys, I'm going to go to Tsinghua University to study in the Chinese Language Program this spring. I have already applied and been accepted, but I noticed that they're not sending out my admissions documents until January. Is it me or does that seem kind of late? Has anyone else applied to the program for the spring? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimah Posted December 6, 2010 at 10:39 AM Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 at 10:39 AM It does seem quite late. Registration is 14-16th February, according to an email I got, and that seems REALLY early to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aatje89 Posted January 11, 2011 at 05:53 PM Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 at 05:53 PM I just received my admission papers in the mail this morning. Guess I will be seeing you in February then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lww84 Posted January 12, 2011 at 10:39 AM Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 at 10:39 AM I just got home today and the documents are here (jumps in the air). Hey Aatje89, are you Dutch btw? Time to book my flight now =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www Posted January 13, 2011 at 09:53 AM Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 at 09:53 AM Hi Aatje89 and Lww84, I was told that via email (I haven't received the admission package yet) we can't reserve a room in the on-campus apartment/dorm and that the availability is on first-come first-serve basis. Is it the same with you guys? How do you plan to go about it if you can't secure a room? Do you have friends/families to help you find off-campus apartment & do all the paperwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aatje89 Posted January 13, 2011 at 08:16 PM Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 at 08:16 PM I haven't really thought about what to do if I can't get a room. But I read in another thread that they guaranteed there was enough room for the spring semester since not that many people sign up. If it does happen I guess I'll have to stay in a ho(s)tel until I can find some place to live. I don't have any family or friends in Beijing to help me, so I hope it doesn't come to that. And yes lww84, I'm Dutch. I still need to get my visa, but I booked the flight months ago. I'll be flying from Schiphol Feb 13th (with a transfer in London) and I'll arrive in Beijing the 14th somewhere in the morning. Guess that means I'll be flying in a month, so excited. ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lww84 Posted January 13, 2011 at 11:18 PM Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 at 11:18 PM @WWW Well you shouldn't be worried about the dorm/housing. If there are no more rooms available(I highly doubt that) I think Qinghua will definately help you to find a suitable apartment or room for you. I'll arrive in BJ on the 15th, so I'll stay a few days in a hotel/hostel near the Uni. I still don't know if I should stay at the dormitory, cause I find it a bit expensive. You need to pay 6 months (180 days) rent and a deposit of 200 RMB. The single and the AB double room (shared bath and toilet)are both 80 RMB a day. That is 2400 RMB a month, for me it's 272 euro. There's also another double room with public bath and toilet for 40 RMB a day, but that's a no go for me. I don't understand why the students have to pay 6 months, because if I look a dates on the calender, there's only 135 school days, so why the extra 45 days? I think it's not fair to be honest. I don't have any relatives or friends as well, but that wouldn't be a problem for me. @Aatje89 I will get my tickets tomorrow and head the Chinese embassy on Tuesday. Im flying with Lufthansa, so Amsterdam-Frankfurt-Beijing. Yes, I'm exited as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aatje89 Posted January 13, 2011 at 11:33 PM Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 at 11:33 PM Really? I was planning on going to the embassy on Tuesday as well. See ya there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamchr Posted January 14, 2011 at 12:09 AM Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 at 12:09 AM I haven't received my paperwork yet. I already booked my flight from JFK to PEK and will be arriving on the night of 2/14. From what I've read in a previous thread, there should be no problems finding a room. I'm not sure about getting a single, however. You need to pay 6 months up front, but they'll refund you for whatever nights you don't use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www Posted January 15, 2011 at 08:58 AM Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 at 08:58 AM @lww84 @aatje89 I see. I guess you can speak some chinese to get you through the paperwork and stuff to get an apartment off campus?Some friends who've been there said it's kind of a hassle, and definitely not recommended for somebody who speak & read zero chinese like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seven13 Posted January 17, 2011 at 12:47 PM Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 at 12:47 PM Hi! I'm also enrolled at Tsinghua. Haven't receive my admission notice yet I have to agree with lww84, housing is kinda expensive (at 80RMB per day). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolldalera Posted January 27, 2011 at 03:29 PM Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 at 03:29 PM Hey there. They usually send their admissions notice late, but expect it sometime soon. I don't have mine as I'm a student from the past semester. Just make sure to do all the requirements as soon as you get them so there won't be any problems with the registration at school. Also, yeah, international dorms are quite expensive, but it's also expensive to live outside (in a flat). At least with the dorm, you don't have to worry about proximity to the classrooms, and also having to clean up. I can't really give tips with dorm life in Tsinghua though as I lived in a flat last semester. >,< Can try to answer any questions you guys have though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members anihc87 Posted January 30, 2011 at 03:43 PM New Members Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 at 03:43 PM Hey, Did anyone that received their registration packet get a schedule to go along with it? I have been living in China for a few months already, but am taking a trip to New York until Feb 18th and i never received a packet. I was told to come pick it up this week, but the offices are closed for Chinese new years for the next two weeks :blink: . I was wondering if anyone knows if classes start directly after registration or if we have a few days off to get our visas and everything before we start??? Would prefer not to miss classes and that would mean I have to change my tickets. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aatje89 Posted January 31, 2011 at 07:37 PM Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 at 07:37 PM The schedule for February looks like this. 02/14-16 - Registration 02/17 - Placement Test 02/19 - Orientation Meeting 02/22 - Start of Classes So it looks like you won't be missing any classes, but missing the placement test might cause trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members anihc87 Posted February 1, 2011 at 03:58 AM New Members Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 at 03:58 AM Thanks Aatje89! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamchr Posted February 15, 2011 at 03:13 AM Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 at 03:13 AM Have you guys checked in yet? I arrived yesterday night and have been spending this morning registering and settling into my dorm. We should try to meet up sometime later this week. Please let me know if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aatje89 Posted February 21, 2011 at 01:03 PM Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 at 01:03 PM Hey, how's everyone? We should meet up, it's always fun to meet new people. Which class is everyone in? I think I'm going to be in the same class as you are lww84. I'm in Advanced 1B and there's someone else from Holland who matches your initials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeria Posted February 28, 2011 at 03:31 PM Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 at 03:31 PM Hi! I'd like to apply for the fall semester, does anyone know exactly when it starts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamchr Posted March 1, 2011 at 09:45 AM Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 at 09:45 AM I don't think they have posted the calendar for next year yet. But looking at last year's calendar, it looks like you have to arrive on campus for registration during the last week of August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeria Posted March 1, 2011 at 11:17 AM Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 at 11:17 AM thanks! I'd like to ask how's the course and the classes, would you reccommend it? i'm still doubtful about choosing the university course or a private school's course.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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