Hello everyone! I’m Qin from Shanghai. Previously, I shared recommendations on must-visit places in Ireland for international students. Today, I’d like to introduce some of the best travel destinations in China. If you ever get the chance to visit, these places will undoubtedly make your trip worthwhile. Following the same structure as before, I’ve categorized the destinations based on different travel styles. Every destination in this guide is one that I have personally ...
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Today, I’d like to share a recipe for one of the most beloved Chinese home-cooked dishes—Braised Pork Belly with Potatoes. I hope this guide will help students living abroad recreate a taste of home and provide an opportunity for international friends to experience authentic Chinese cuisine from their own kitchens. Ingredients & Preparation: Pork Belly: The €2.99 pork belly from Aldi works perfectly. Cut it into small pieces, then boil in water. Garlic: ...
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Dear Prospective International Students, Hello. I understand that you may be wondering. Should I study abroad? Should I require an agency to help with application or handle by myself? If I want to apply by myself, how should I go about the application process? I was once in your shoes, feeling uncertain. Many years ago, I had the desire to study abroad, but I didn’t have any relatives or friends around ...
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A writer once said, "Either the soul is on the road, or the body is on the road; one must always be in motion." This profound statement captures the essence of both reading and traveling, two powerful experiences that shape and enrich our lives. Through reading, we expand our minds and feed our inner world, embarking on intellectual journeys that allow our thoughts to evolve and grow. On the other ...
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In China, although the culture of studying abroad is not as prevalent as it was a decade ago, the sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, followed by the citywide lockdown in Shanghai from April 2022, reignited the desire among some returnees to venture abroad once more. One such individual is my colleague—let’s call him Benjamin (a pseudonym)—a quintessential example of this trend. In September 2021, Benjamin and I ...
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