Menino80 Posted March 4, 2010 at 10:33 AM Report Posted March 4, 2010 at 10:33 AM Hi all, I'm looking to study Mandarin in the fall in either Nanjing or Hangzhou. I have some money saved up but I'm a bit worried about being able to stay afloat while studying. I'd like to try to make some extra RMB just to break even. Is this legal? If so, is it feasible? If illegal, HOW illegal? What is the job market like in these areas? I realize that Shanghai is a whole different ballgame, so I'll just ask about Hangzhou and Nanjing. Job market aside,which city has a 'better' quality of life? I realize this is pretty arbitrary, but if anybody has lived in both and could give me a run down on what Nanjing v. Hangzhou I'd appreciate it. Quote
taylor04 Posted March 4, 2010 at 07:07 PM Report Posted March 4, 2010 at 07:07 PM I studied in Hangzhou for a year, quite enjoyed it. Can't comment on Nanjing though. I did some private tutoring to make some extra cash, and regarding your HOW illegal? question you have, in all honesty it all depends on how illegal they want to make it. If a cop found out, he could just ignore it, fine you, deport you, and if you are super unlucky even send you to prison for awhile.How much money are you taking? What kind of lifestyle willing to accept? Quote
youngmick Posted March 5, 2010 at 03:37 PM Report Posted March 5, 2010 at 03:37 PM I'm a bit confused by your query. If you're studying Mandarin, you can also teach English or get a job in another industry thirsty for expats. This isn't illegal. Am I missing something here? Quote
Daan Posted March 5, 2010 at 03:43 PM Report Posted March 5, 2010 at 03:43 PM It tends to be illegal to work on a student visa, actually, although no one generally seems to care Quote
chrix Posted March 5, 2010 at 03:46 PM Report Posted March 5, 2010 at 03:46 PM in many countries you may work on a student visa, so it's not surprising that people might have similar questions for China... Quote
roddy Posted March 5, 2010 at 05:00 PM Report Posted March 5, 2010 at 05:00 PM Living expenses for a student in China aren't very much, so unless you have a particularly extravagant set of tastes we're not talking much money. Do private tutoring work so that you don't get caught up in any sweeps of dodgy language schools and you'll likely be fine. Nanjing vs Hangzhou has come up before, do a search. Quote
Menino80 Posted March 5, 2010 at 08:50 PM Author Report Posted March 5, 2010 at 08:50 PM Great thanks for the replies everybody. Quote
flyingdream Posted March 22, 2010 at 08:28 AM Report Posted March 22, 2010 at 08:28 AM How about getting a part-time job in the university itself? The police won't know. Quote
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