Challenges

I remember getting my acceptance letter to do my Masters in one of the best universities in Sichuan province and in China while I was still in Europe. Saying I jumped around for joy may perhaps be an understatement. I remember telling my family the big news and getting congratulations since they all knew how much I loved Chinese food, culture, and language. In my case, I was returning to China on my own without family after 5 years away from the country. Returning into a far advanced China compared to the China I left still presented several challenges despite how much I was ready to face it all. Perhaps you are going to China for the very first time to study, returning to China for another degree (because you couldn’t get enough and have acclimated), or are already an international student in one of the esteemed institutions. Here are some challenges you can expect to experience when living and studying in China. 1. Food, Food, Food Challenge If you are lucky like me and wind up in Sichuan province and perhaps have African or Mexican roots, getting used to the spices used in the area will be a breeze.…