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Continue reading →: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying in ChinaTwo weeks before my flight to China, my suitcase was still empty. My Google tabs were full. “What to pack for college”, “VPNs that work in China”, “Money converter”. Moving to a new country feels terrifying in a quiet way — you don’t even know what you don’t know. I…
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Continue reading →: Living in China as an International Student: What 5 Months Taught MeThe most important thing to remember in China? Never ever lose your phone. Always double check to see that you have it. Set a pin or password or finger/face scan to open your phone. I wouldn’t be able to do anything if I suddenly lost my phone. I’ve lived in…
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Continue reading →: Cost of Living in Haikou, China: Real Budget Breakdown (2026)How much does it actually cost of living in Haikou as an international student in China? If you’re reading this blog, I’m assuming that you’re thinking of studying in China. A quick disclaimer that this is based on my own experience as an international student in Hainan, China, because even…

