roddy Posted March 1, 2007 at 02:34 PM Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 at 02:34 PM This topic is for discussion and reviews of Northeast Normal University. Accommodation, courses, on-campus facilities and activities - anything to do with Northeast Normal University goes in here. If there's a lot of discussion about any one particular topic we might split it into a new thread and leave a link here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmineAzzane Posted July 26, 2013 at 11:07 PM Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 at 11:07 PM Application Process : - I applied to the cultural service attached to the Chinese ambassy around the end of March 2008 . I had a call around the end of July , and applied for my VISA . Course and Funding : - I studied International trade between 2009 and 2013 , and a year Mandarin from 2008 to 2009 . I had a scholarship . Arrival and registration : - I travelled by myself and there was nobody scheduled to wait for me in Beijing , so it was a little bit stressful for me . I arrived to the University at around 1 AM , but my room was ready , and the check in only took a couple of minutes . The next day , i went to the overseas students office to register and it also only took a couple of minutes , but i spent around 15 minutes chatting to teachers and other students . - A few days later , a medical as well as a VISA regulation trip were scheduled , and it also didn't take long , maybe about a couple of hours ( Bus ride time included ) , but it was nice to get to know the othe students and make friends . Accommodation : - I had a single room , with my own bathroom and shower . The room was pretty small though and hot water was only available between 8 and 10 PM which wasn't very convenient . - There was a kitchen in each floor with a big fridge to share , but most students had their own . - Laundry room was in the first floor as well as a restaurant with buffet , and there was a cafeteria in the second . Classes, Classrooms and Teachers : - My major was Trade , so i had classes in relation to economics , statistics , marketing , finance , Import - export , ..... However , i had to complete 120 credits in order to graduate , and trade related courses aren;t enough for that , so i had to take additional courses in relation to Math , Sports , Philosophy and marxism , computer science .... - The classrooms were ordinary , clean with a normal set up . The teachers were nice and helpful , we actually went out a few times for dinner and drinks , an afternoon at the park or ...... KTV ! Haha . - All my homework were projects we had to prepare , presentations and such . We didn't have to do them , they were optional , but since the major was taught in Mandarin , it was vital to get those extra points . I can't stress enough how important it is to impress your teachers with hardwork and a willingless to learn and succeed . Exams are pretty hard ( Since it's in Mandarin ) and you can get bonuses if you work hard during the semester to even out your overall scores . Campus and Environment : - NENU has two campuses , one in the city center and one outside the city . I was living in the one in the city center , but my classes were in the other one , but the University has shuttle buses that make the trips between both campuses each hour . - Chinese campuses are amazing !!! Everything is available on campus , canteens , restaurants , super markets , sport shops , banks and ATM's , phone and computer workshops , bathhouses , bookstores , post office , telecomunication companies , alcohol and icecream bars by the lake , Football , Basketball , Tennis , Badminton and Volleyball courts , a skatepark , there was a swimming pool ( up until last year ) , a stadium and of course ...... KTV !!! ^ ^ - Chinese students ( And people in general ) are among the best i've ever met , they are super friendly , fun and helpful . They are also very curious about foreign cultures , so they are easy to approach ( If they don't approach you first ) and will gladely spend time with you . Whenever you ask to join a sports game , a dance , a table for a drink .... You'll be met with a wide smile and a " Of Coooarrrsssse " ! ^^ Cost of Living and Budgeting : - This one depends on you really , you can live with 1500 元 a month , as much as you can struggle with 4000 . I spent about 2000 a month , i was cooking 90 % of my meals , going out with friends 2 to 3 times a week , had a gym membership , took buses and trams , ..... - The cost will vary from a city to another . While in Changchun you can eat out and drink at a nice place for less than 100 yuan , it may not be the case in Beijing or Shanghai . Overall , the cost of living in China is pretty affordable , as long as you know how to manage your money . Good luck ! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddy Posted July 29, 2013 at 09:21 AM Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 at 09:21 AM Many thanks, great to hear about some of the less popular universities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members FrancesM Posted August 9, 2015 at 03:15 PM New Members Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 at 03:15 PM I'll be going to NENU soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyus Posted August 14, 2017 at 03:56 PM Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 at 03:56 PM @FrancesM Haven't noticed it's pretty old topic tho. I hope someone is eventually going to answer me. How do you reserve an airport pick up for NENU? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edelweis Posted September 10, 2017 at 06:49 PM Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 at 06:49 PM @FrancesM Are you at NENU ? How are you settling in? Do you have any comments about placement test / classes / teachers / textbooks / dorms ? (I'm curious about everything) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members Ellaetc Posted February 28, 2018 at 11:01 PM New Members Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 at 11:01 PM Well, I'm going to apply for the 1 year scholarship and the partner university of my Confucious Institute is this one. I'm not really excited about this and I don't see almost any comments. Someone has gone here before? Should I try applying for other one in Beiijing or Shanghai? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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