Accommodation at BLCU

[Dan Bang]

With regard of accommodation what would be wisest to do if you’re going to attend BLCU for a period of only three months?

Is there a good advice when it comes to the different dorms at BLCU? Is it naive to expect that I’m able to find a suitable room (with air-condition and private bathroom) when I arrive at BLCU at the end of this month? What are people’s experiences with sharing a room in one of the dorms?

Thanks in advance!

[xiaoxiajenny]

http://www.chinese-forums.com/viewtopic.php?p=26996&highlight=#26996

http://www.chinese-forums.com/viewtopic.php?p=26998&highlight=#26998

http://www.chinese-forums.com/viewtopic.php?p=27313&highlight=#27313

http://www.chinese-forums.com/viewtopic.php?p=29095&highlight=#29095

http://www.chinese-forums.com/viewtopic.php?p=29098&highlight=#29098

http://www.chinese-forums.com/viewtopic.php?p=29099&highlight=#29099

[Dan Bang]

Thank you for your answer. But I'm unfortunately only getting a little closer to a final choice by the help of the different links presented. Anyone else on this subject?

[GreyMatter]

I seem to be in a similar situation. I am going to be studying at BLCU for the 3 month period starting at the end of March but I really don't want to stay in the dorm rooms. My plan is to arrive before the term starts and look for an apartment near the campus but I honestly don't know how much luck I will have doing this. If you are interested in sharing accomodations outside of the dorms, let me know and perhaps we can do some two-bedroom apartment hunting before the term starts as my friends have told me this can actually be cheaper and quite nicer than staying in the clostrophobic dorms.

Matt

[Piers]

I'm in exactly the same position and I've heard it's generally better to rent an appartment than to stay in University accomodation. If you're looking for people to share/find an appartment, I'd be interested, although I only arrive in Beijing a couple of days before the course starts.

[muskyminxx]

I am going to BCLU in the fall and will be looking for housing . . . please let me know how all of your housing searches go . . . if there are any agents you recommend, neighborhoods/buildings to look at, etc. any advice would be much appreciated.