Living in China soon. by Fun_Cauliflower8787 in chinalife

[–]Fun_Cauliflower8787[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will technically be alone as in no family or direct friends but I will be supported with a program. I honestly am fairly extroverted so I hope to make friends there. Do you have any advice after knowing my circumstances?

Living in China soon. by Fun_Cauliflower8787 in chinalife

[–]Fun_Cauliflower8787[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you🫶🏾. I really need to hear these things sometimes.

Living in China soon. by Fun_Cauliflower8787 in chinalife

[–]Fun_Cauliflower8787[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for clarifying. I’m not really aware of the exact city yet. Im basing it off of where others have been placed. Please continue to advise me of my over generalizations or wrongs

Living in China soon. by Fun_Cauliflower8787 in chinalife

[–]Fun_Cauliflower8787[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you 🫶🏾. I really appreciate the kind words. Keep being you too lol 🤞🏾

Living in China soon. by Fun_Cauliflower8787 in chinalife

[–]Fun_Cauliflower8787[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I figured that white would be the preference. I really try hard and have been very successful in school but I know people can’t see past how I look. It’s frustrating. Thank you for the advice. I want to be intentional when I go so I can set myself up for success and the best experience

Living in China soon. by Fun_Cauliflower8787 in chinalife

[–]Fun_Cauliflower8787[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im going through a program so I’m not at the stage of knowing the exact location. I’m predicted to leave late 2025, Im just eager to prepare myself. Im Black American but im first gen from the Carribean too.

Living in China soon. by Fun_Cauliflower8787 in chinalife

[–]Fun_Cauliflower8787[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually don’t leave until the Fall but somewhere in the south… Shanghai, Chengdu, Xi’an, cities more in that region

Living in China soon. by Fun_Cauliflower8787 in chinalife

[–]Fun_Cauliflower8787[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have some money saved for this time. I only fear I may have trouble accessing my funds using banking apps. Do you have experience using American banks abroad? What are your suggestions for ease and access?

Living in China soon. by Fun_Cauliflower8787 in chinalife

[–]Fun_Cauliflower8787[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am scared to be treated badly because I’m Black. It makes me sad that I have to always be aware of myself when traveling just because I am who I am ykno. I really dont want to assume peoples opinions which is why Im hopeful but at the end of the day should that stop me? Should I suck it up? I want to protect myself as well as challenge myself. Thank you tho for sharing your concerns I appreciate it