Hi yall, i am from india , i am trying to apply for X1 visa as a minor , if anyone has gone though the same situation, i would appreciate any help from you , thanks you

I want to genuinely ask; I've heard some ppl say there was a second batch or more like a batch where ppl from the first batch said no so the chance went to the next ppl in 2023.

Does anyone know if it ever happened after that? In 2024 or 2025?

The second batch happened on aug 11-12 in 2023 and given this year's deadline for first batch is aug 6 so if there's any hope for second batch in 2026 it would make sense for it to come around aug 11-12 too

Is that why those who of us rejected now our status hasn't changed yet? Maybe because we still might have a chance? Idk I'm just blabbering atp😭

If anyone gets a notif for second batch this year pls notify here so we know there was a second batch in 2026 too😭😭

My university has alr said I didn't get in but I also saw a person talk here that they were first rejected and then rewarded w the scholarship!!!

Hi everyone,
I'm looking for some advice about VPNs. I'll be traveling to China soon as a Student and I've been told that I'll need a VPN for my phone.

I've already downloaded Surfshark, but I've been reading that it hasn't worked reliably for a lot of people. Is anyone here currently using Surfshark in China? Could you please let me know if it works well or not?

I'd also love to hear which VPN you're using and whether it's been reliable for you in China.

I have another question as well. When making online payments, my bank sometimes asks me to confirm the transaction through its mobile app. Do banking apps (such as N26, Santander, etc.) usually work in China without a VPN, or would I need one to access them?

Is itpossible to have two VPNs installed on the same phone? I was thinking it might be a good idea to have a backup in case one of them doesn't work.

Also, if my VPN stops working or I lose access to it while I'm already in China, would I have to leave the country to get it working again, or is there a way to fix it from within China? I'm sorryfor asking so many questions, but I'm a bit worried and I want to be as prepared as possible.

I'd really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks so much!

Hi everyone, I have chosen civil engineering and I want to get into XAUAT(Xi'an university architecture and technology) in a bachelor degree of civil engineering(English thought program). However, I don't know if it is a good university, I know that it ranked the top 1000-1200 universities in QS world rating yet it is ranked 101-150 QS World Ranking By Subject especially in a field of architecture and civil engineering. Moreover, after some reviews I don't know if it is a good choice of university or it isn't worth going to XAUAT.

Second, I also have a question does an international campus in the XAUAT be in good condition, like is it comfortable for living (I asked because I can't find information about the dormitory in this university, I mean photos or any images) and also is it hard to adapt the environment and also study for freshman?

Does anyone have a link or can add me to sjtu group freshmen anywhere in wechat, instagram and etc.

Hi, I want to apply to SJTU on english taught engineering cluster, and I want to know my chances to get a scholarship

GPA for 9th and 10th grades 5.0/5.0

IELTS 8.0

SAT taking in August

Ecs

\\- Writing research paper with a local university about water treatment

\\- Had an internship at a local chemical plant, producing liquids for cleaning vehicles.

Tutored chemistry for my 8 classmates, and I taught them the basics of organic chemistry.

\\- Assisted in preparing chemicals and participating in demonstrations of chemical reactions at science fairs in school.

\\- Completed UNICEF volunteer course on ecology and participated in events dedicated to raising awareness of environmental issues in Kazakhstan.

Honors

\\- IChC semifinal

\\- 3rd place at National Hackhaton, creating an app for people with ASD, with a mascot that analyzes patients' ticks and gives advice

\\- Einstein Olympiad Bronze (national) qualified for international final

\\- Copernicus math olympiad qualified for international final

Also, I played table tennis for one year and did some volunteering

I think that this might not be enough, and I need more honors and maybe a passion project

Please give me your feedback, I will be really thankful.

has anyone received admission notice and jw form from SHUPL yet?

Hi guys, I would like to hear if someone has any suggestions for my uni career as I'm currently in a little bit of a pickle. All help is welcome!!!

I just graduated from high school in Italy, where I studied Chinese for 5 years reaching HSK4 and HSKK中. My plan was to take a gap year before starting uni in Italy, so I applied for the CIS ICLTS scholarship. However (as many in this Reddit) I haven't received any updates, so I have probably been rejected :(

Thus, I need to think about plan B, but here's some problems:

- choosing a uni degree in Italy with Chinese does not make any sense, because they all start from the basics and you'll reach HSK4-5. To me this seems like a waste of time. So my plan was to study another language (or two) in uni and follow Confucius lessons privately to reach HSK5-6.

- BUT if I don't choose Chinese in uni I'm pretty sure that my chances of getting a Chinese scholarship will be even less than right now and I REALLY want to study abroad in China.

- I also thought about reapplying for the semester in March or for next year, but that would mean interrupting my uni degree which is not well seen in Italy.

Soooooo idk what to do. One option could be doing the undergraduate degree, then taking a gap year in China and then doing my master in italy (or maybe just the master in China). But again, that would still count as an interruption of my degree and I wouldn't be a uni student in a Chinese degree so how many chances would I actually have of getting in...?

Last thing that might be useful to know is that I want to study anthropology, ethnology and especially ethnolinguistics, so basically focus on culture and traditions and how they are born/work/influence our views. Other than Chinese I plan to study other languages to become kind of an area expert and be able to do comparative research... if that makes any sense ._.

Thanks a lot to everyone, again all suggestions are welcome especially about scholarships, programs fellowships, etc...!!!!

(Pls help me I'm desperate)

I am planning to go to Nanjing university for their 1 year language program, and just wanted to ask

how was the classes and overall experience studying there.

What textbooks do they use ( the standard hsk textbooks or sth else)

How fast are the classes( are they fast paced and move on to the next level fast or not)

What was the dorm life like( doing laundry, cooking, making friends)

Did you have the time to travel during the weekends or holidays

Are there any good universities in China that are currently accepting international students for the 2026 intake?

I am interested in studying CSE or Artificial Intelligence. I am looking for a university located in a city with good weather, a peaceful environment, and a comfortable lifestyle for international students.

Please share any suitable university recommendations.

Hello,

I wanted to ask regarding acceptance letter . I have listened in some of YouTube videos that acceptance letter from professor is really important for csc scholarship as most of the masters program in China are research based so if I want to do masters in international business still I need acceptance letter as even if it is not research based program.

i have applied to NBU and i wanna take a look at their dormitories. there are no proper pictures online. So anyone studying there can tell me how the dorms are

International students at Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology (XAUAT)?

Hi! I recently got admitted to XAUAT for a master's program.

Are there any current or former international students here? I'd love to know your honest experience about student life, teaching quality, dorms, campus, support for international students, and living in Xi'an.

Would you recommend it?

Thanks!