Zhejiang University

[krimson]

Hello everyone .So i will be studying for masters at zheda from this sep, and i was informed today that i will be living in the old international student dormitory (zhejiang university masters scholarship). How is the condition of the old international dormitory? do any of you live there? I want to see/know the conditions before i arrive, but i couldn't find any pictures of it on the web. I would really appreciate any information. THANKS

[aleksandrovna]

Hi everyone!

I am also going to Zhejiang Uni for my Masters. And I also was told that I would live in Xixi campus, so, please, tell me what about conditionals over there?

And are here anyone who hae got the Zhejiang University Scholarship? What about money? is it 1700 rmp?

thank you all!!!

[krimson]

Hi, Aleksandrovna! yes, it is 1700 for a month. From what i heard, there is double room available for masters student in xixi campus. I used to have some classes over there, but never have lived in xixi dorm, so i dont know the details.

[Angelina]

@aleksandrovna The dorm on Xixi Campus is not as good as the other dorms. The biggest problem is communal showers/toilets (not en suite).

There is a kitchen on each floor, you can cook if you want. Each room has an AC. If you have never been in China you might be surprised by the laundry machines: cold water only.

So see you soon I guess

Some people have roommates, some people don't, depends on your scholarship type and program. I can guarantee that all PhD students live in single rooms, for master's degree students- it depends.

@krimson Which campus? There is an old dorm on Yuquan, old dorm on Zijingang.

[krimson]

@Angelina, Hello! oh im sorry, my bad, i was trying to say the old dorm on yuquan campus. Is it possible by any chance i could transfer to the dorm 31? Do you know anything bout the conditions there?

[lobsterfede]

Hi there!My name's Federico I'm 26 and I'm Italian. For the fall/winter semester I will be living in Hangzhou as well! I will stay in the Yuquan Campus Dorm 31. I'm gonna arrive in Hangzhou on the 4th of September..hope to have fun, improve my Chinese and meet a lot of people over there! In case anyone would like to add me on Skype my name is federico.agosta1

 

ps.: i didn't understand if kitchen is available or if we have to go to the canteen every meal (i'm vegetarian a bit worried won't be so easy to find food though) and do you suggest to download

 

Hope to see you soon and thanks for the useful thread  

[nnadukha]

Hello everyone) I`m gonna study in Zhejiang University starting from this Fall semester. I am CSC scholarship student, hving language course first year an dthen economics Master`s. So as it is I am offered to live in Yuquan Campus and in my invitation they give me 3 options to choose, they are:  

1. Oldd International Students Dorm (inside Qiusi Nan Cun, outside of the main gate of Yuquan Campus)

2. No. 31 Dormitory

3. No. 23-24 Dormitories

4. Qiushi Cun No.63-64 block.

Guys, please, someone advice me which to choose now, cause I know for sure if I arrive to the wrong one I would have to live there all 4 years of my studies, but I dont want it!

What I prefer about sushe(dorm) :

- I want room to be neat enough and have a separate toilet and shower;

- I REALLY prefer SINGLE room;

- and one more thing that I am worried is when it is the closing time of the dorm and if it is flexible to enter after closing time)))

Thank you so much guys, hope to hear from someone soon) Would be happy to meet you up there)))

[aleksandrovna]

@Angelina, thank you so much for your help!

So, you also live in Xixi Campus? I will arrive to Hangzhou on Monday, firstly I want to register in the dorm and then I want to register in Yuquan Campus. Can you, please, describe me the process of registration in the dorm? 

And are there ANY TINY LITTLE  possibolity of getting a double room, but, at least with toilet in the room? 

Thank you!

Hope to see you soon!!!

[putonghuastudentmark]

Hello,

 

I am following this thread as next year I am planning to apply for the CSC scholarship to study Chinese in a Chinese university next year. As of now, Zhejiang university is my number one choice based on feedback from friends and general research. It is also close to Shanghai (apparently one hour by train) which is a big plus

 

I have passed HSK3 4 months ago and am currently awaiting results from HSKK. Reasonably confident for a pass, which means once the result comes in the application will go out. My level as of now is probably around HSK4.

 

Just a few questions on others experiences

 

• What did you find the scholarship process like, after it was approved? I.e. were the instructions clear, was it scary going by yourself, was someone there to 'hold your hand'?
• How quickly did you make friends there? Did you try to meet people online before going?
• Do different cultures hang out in segregated groups? (I am an Australian and would like to hang out with locals - not other Australians, Europeans, or Americans)
• What are the sports facilities like? I enjoy playing outdoor games like Tennis or Basketball.
• Do you generally eat out there, cook at home, or eat on campus?
• Does the uni have other activies or societies which you can get involved in? E.g. I am a software engineer by trade, and would love to develop my chinese language in the IT trade.

 

 

 

Regards,

Mark

[Angelina]

A friend of mine has done a year of language study at both BLCU and Zhejiang University, she says quality of instruction (for those non-degree Chinese language courses, what you are planning to do, degree programs are different) was much better at BLCU. If you are looking for the best non-degree Chinese language program, BLCU should be your number one choice. I am a grad student at ZheDa, have not tried their language course.

However, I really love Hangzhou. It is a good choice for a Chinese language course when you consider quality of life and the overall experience.

- I did everything on my own, no problems;

- You will make friends, don't worry;

- You will make friends, don't worry;

- Sports facilities are fine. I am not sure what sports facilities are like in Australia, can't give you a comparison. I don't do much competitive sports, Hangzhou is good for walking, I walk a lot;

- I usually eat at the canteen, should cook more often. I also have a favorite restaurant outside of campus, vegetarian heaven.

- Yes, there are activities. Plus, many talented software engineers go to school here, you can at least network with them.

You can also socialize outside of school, there is an IT community in Hangzhou, other communities too.

Good luck!

[Anatoliy]

Hi everyone!

 

Im planning to study a master in China and my first choice is ZheDa but Ive been told that taking a master in chinese there could be more difficult because of the local accent, how true is that guys?  

 

Also is there anyone around that could tell me how is the teaching quality in the university?

 

Thanks!!!

 

PS: Special thanks to Angelina! She has provided a lot of good information!  

[Chris Two Times]

Agree with above. Thank you Angelina for your insights about studying at ZheDa and living in Hangzhou.

 

Warm regards,

Chris Two Times

[Angelina]

planning to study a master in China and my first choice is ZheDa but Ive been told that taking a master in chinese there could be more difficult because of the local accent, how true is that guys?

Faculty has experience studying and doing research at places like Peking University, MIT, Cambridge, Nanjing, not sure if any good university will have everybody there speak a Putonggua influenced by the local language, most people are not locals.

It is difficult, but not because the Putonghua here is not standard enough. Grad school is difficult, grad school in Chinese is even more difficult.

[Loyola]

What does your level have to be before you're accepted there?

[Angelina]

The real question is: can you write a master's thesis (PhD dissertation) in Chinese?

[Chris Two Times]

I am curious about ZheDa's Master's degree in Chinese Studies program.

 

It seems that this degree can be supported by a MOFCOM scholarship.

 

http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua/universitynewsdetailen.aspx?collegeId=53&id=1757

 

http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua/universitynewsdetailen.aspx?collegeId=53&id=1024

 

Regarding this program at ZheDa, I'm just fishing for any thoughts, comments, experiences. Many thanks.

 

Warm regards,

Chris Two Times

[Angelina]

I have many friends who did that degree.

It is only for foreigners, they usually select students who come from universities abroad ZheDa has a partnership with or is planning to start one.

I think the degree is not a 'real' degree, but then again, I am doing a real degree alongside real Chinese grad students, and I have been under A LOT OF pressure, therefore a special program designed for foreigners might be a more realistic option.

Some of the people who went for China Studies did feel disappointed a bit, the program is not as good as the usual programs for Chinese students.

However, you might like it, one guy wrote an interesting thesis on EVs in China, he would not have been able to conduct the research if he was working somewhere outside of China.

[Chris Two Times]

Angelina,

 

Many thanks for your insights. That's the type of information I was looking for.

 

It is a program I would consider if I got the MOFCOM scholarship to support me. I am not sure I would be willing to pay for it out of pocket.

 

Warm regards,

Chris Two Times

[Angelina]

Yes, the program is fine, they are probably selective actually, I just want to remind you that China Studies might not be on the same level as nanotechnology for Chinese students.

Maybe they (China Studies) will get to that level of international recognition if they manage to attract scholars and students who are experts in 中国学. That's why on one hand they are trying to attract as many people as possible and offer scholarships, but on the other hand past fellows incuded graduates of those influential US liberal arts colleges, with a lot of experience and research ideas.

One of the professors who is associated with China Studies at ZheDa is also teaching at Nottingham, and Nottigham is one of the leaders when it comes to Sinology. It is interesting to see what will happen when a Chinese university is offering an English-taught China Studies program, they have attracted faculty from traditional western Sinology programs and are aiming to get there. However, at least for now, China Studies is not as good as other programs offered by the same university.

[Guest realmayo]

See also a linkup between London's SOAS and Zhejiang: http://www.soas.ac.uk/news/newsitem95156.html