29/12/2012
REASONS TO STUDY IN CHINA
1. Reasonable cost of living. Unlike other countries in the world who accept foreign students, china is so far the only country that offers reasonable low cost of living. According to latest survey, the average tuition fee for foreigners enrolled in an undergraduate course in China is about 18,000 yuan ($3000). Food and consumption in China are as affordable as it gets. A good pair of jeans sells for 5-10 U.S. dollars, the bus fare only 15 cents, and a subway ticket in China only 30 cents. All in all, everything is more than affordable in China; it's cheap!
2. China is a perfect place to study all kinds of subjects, including international law, medicine, geography, biology, art, architecture, and so much more! China is a major hub of international finance and commerce, and therefore and ideal destination for students who plan to pursue a career in business!
3. China is a country of amazing beauty and rich culture, picturesque scenery, centuries-old history, hospitable people, mysterious culture, or delicate cuisine, make each city possesses of its own characteristic.
4. While, studying abroad in china, you will not only advance yourself academically, but socially as well. Many students travel in groups, or you could stay with a Chinese host family. Many students end up becoming quite close to their host families and maintain communication after returning home.
5. When it comes to economics, china has been the world’s fastest growing country for the past 30 years. Even during the financial crisis, china’s economic growth has maintain a level of 8%, a pace unthinkable in other countries. China’s GDP recently surpassed japans’ to become the world’s second largest economy after the United States. The world’s top 500 companies all do business in china, with many choosing to base their Asia-Pacific headquarters in the bustling Chinese cities of Hong Kong, shanghai and Beijing. The current rise of China has made it very clear that people who can speak Chinese and have firsthand experience of living in China are going to have a great advantage in terms of employment. China serves as a huge market for multinational corporations, and employers are well aware that a real understanding of China, Chinese culture and Chinese people is a big plus for those who want to become the world's next generation of leaders.
6. China is striving to build more world-class universities, and investing heavily in higher education. Aside from China's unique Chinese language, calligraphy, martial arts and other cultural subjects, Chinese degree programs in majors such as engineering, science, medicine, economics and trade, MBA as well as finance are highly revered. As for those who don't know any Chinese, many universities offer degree programs taught in English, so you can earn your degree while learning the most widely spoken language in the world. The academic qualifications awarded by Chinese universities are recognized all over the world.
