THE CHINESE EXPERIENCEof UoB Students

Organisational Experience

“It was a lovely well planned Educational

Experience.”

“I enjoyed the organisation of welcoming foreign students. Good and well put together.”

“I found the two teachers leading the classes to be very enthusiastic and helpful as well as knowledgeable.“

“The language classes were very interactive and they made

the experience so much more enjoyable.”

“I already showed off my new language skills to my friends & family back home and I have also attempted to use them on the streets of Guangzhou.”

The Chinese Classes

“Chinese corner was awesome! It was great to experience artistic traditions from another country. I would love to carry on doing this even after I go back home.”

“The paper cutting sessions were my favourites as I like

practical work above anything else.”

Chinese Corner

“We felt welcomed instantly by our Chinese friends. Their kindness, personality and confidence made us feel at home. They always took time to make sure we experienced the 'real China'. They are a credit to the University and their poise and dedicated approach was the highlight of our trip.“

“I have made friends for life.”

Chinese Students

“It was AMAZING to get to know the two Chinese student representatives. They have been incredibly welcoming and helpful. I don't know if I would have felt 'at home' without them! A friendship I will cherish for a long time.”

“The best thing about this trip was getting to know new people. I enjoyed talking to my new Chinese students friends and getting to

understand the differences between us.”

Chinese Students

“It was eye-opening to experience the visit at Nissan where I learned about the innovative work ethics practiced (TQM, Health & Safety, etc.)”

“The "Journey in motion" display at Nissan was

absolutely fabulous and positively impressed my view

on the manufacturing development in China.”

Nissan Visit

“I was really astonished by the hard work and dedication of Michael Sui and the bone carving masters. His dedication was inspiring and I will definitely tell my friends and family about this experience.”

“I enjoyed seeing traditional dancing and participating in games at the bone carving

place. The women were very impressive, especially for their

age.”

Michael Sui - Bone Carving Visit

“I feel like I've become a chopstick-pro after this trip!”

“Sharing the dishes at the dinner table was a new

experience for me and I wish I could do that all the time.”

“The 'original' Cantonese cuisine was one of the highlights of the trip!”

Cantonese Cuisine

“Eating new foods and the constant stream of new experiences was amazing.”

“I was very impressed by the local diet which I found to be

very healthy - low in fat, salt and sugar.”

Cantonese Cuisine

“I enjoyed the hot weather with less rain compared to the UK.”

Guangzhou Weather

Thank you 谢谢你

“I really enjoyed every minute spent in China. I liked the fact we could talk to Chinese students and learn a lot of their culture, values, lifestyle. Thanks to many conversations my mind became more open and I think it will have an impact on my personal development.”

“An amazing opportunity to learn the language, meet the people and really experience the culture. This trip has allowed us to experience the 'real China' more than if we were here on a holiday.”