- no, it’s my sister that’s moving @jennylslaw #
- @angiehan is it possible to have too much fun? Because that’s what it sounds like =D I’ll be in Thailand in August in reply to angiehan #
- Reading: Love Life, Not Stuff by @Zen_Habits http://bit.ly/zSDYm …but shopping is so therapeutic! #
- @angiehan which area are you going to? maybe we can meet up in KL if you’re free =) in reply to angiehan #
- Chikungunya fever, Dengue fever, Malaria, Japanese Encephalitis, Hepatitis, Cholera, AIDS/HIV, Giardia, Salmonella, Typhoid… love holidays #
- Wow i feel old… #
- @angiehan Phuket only, planning on bumming all day every day! =D I’ll only be in KL for about 3-4 days and will be somewhere near 1Utama in reply to angiehan #
- Happy Bday! Sorry I didn’t make it, but it seems like you had a fantastic night @Penneigh =) #
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12
July
Category: Twitter
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05
July
- Masquerades are fun because… http://bit.ly/wqSHS #
- @jennylslaw Welcome to Twitter! in reply to jennylslaw #
- Keep setting new and higher goals and standards for yourself. Never be satisfied. @BrianTracy #quote #
- Keeping wii fit! Anyone thinking of getting wii fit plus? http://bit.ly/Bflps #
- *phew* moving house needs more organisation skills than i thought… #
- Why #fb wants to be more public… Control? Traffic & ads? @Twitter killer? http://bit.ly/D4iDw #
- Inspired by chinese superstitions, i’ll have to make posts to remember it all =) #
- Doctors restore vision after implanting a TOOTH in mans eye! http://bit.ly/1tvtpj Another reason to care for your teeth =D #
Category: Twitter
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04
July
妈妈被推销员买来一套福建戏 《亲戚不计较》
如果妈妈知道这套戏还没结束，他一定不会买来看。。。
这是因为妈妈一开始就不停的看完戏
看到半约也没问题！
原来我是妈妈的女儿 
虽然我不看福建戏，可是我很用以被 addiction
Anyway, 好才我的福建很查《亲戚不计较》
Category: Drama & Movies
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As you know, I get emailed about BLCU and my experience in Beijing, so I thought I’ld share my answers to these questions a reader emailed me just in case other people are also curious (seems very likely).
Did you use an agent to go to BLCU?
No, I went through my university as a student exchange (which I was accredited for) and received the Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Scholarship. My university arranged my tuition, via the scholarship, but everything else was expected to be arranged by me (accommodation, transport, visa, flights etc).
How did you get a roomate at BLCU?
The BLCU staff at each dorm will automatically assign you to someone… generally they go by the country you are from. I think they try to pair up different countries to encourage a multicultural environment, but if you have a someone you want to share with, you just need to let them know. They do NOT allow different sex sharing the same room, although the dorms are unisex.
Does BLCU take the students around the city (sightseeing, shopping, etc) during the weekend?
BLCU does arrange some touristy things to do (mostly for short term students), but you’re expected to do your own shopping. There’s so many shops in Beijing that you won’t even realise you’re in one!
Maybe going to Beijing with a friend made it easy?
Having a familiar face will definitely make it easier and less scary for a first timer in Beijing, and the best person to have around is someone who can translate for you!! My friend arrived before me and made all her arrangements, even finding the chaoshifa, without me around. It just saves you lots of misunderstandings, headaches and frustration if you have someone there to vent with =)
However, you can very easily go to BLCU without knowing a single person because it’s very very easy to make friends on campus.
How about reporting to the police about my arrival?
hAHa, to be honest I didn’t even think about reporting anything to the cops… I’m not sure if it’s even effective? Just remember that there are hundreds and thousands of students going on exchange to foreign countries all the time. You Are Not Alone! Worst case scenario, find your embassy and get their help. I don’t know about other countries, but (once you get past the check point) the Australian embassy is very friendly and helpful.
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01
July
Since I seem to get a lot of questions about the cost of accommodation at BLCU, I decided to make a post here. The rates at BLCU vary depending on which dorm you settle with and how long you plan to stay. Obviously the longer you stay the cheaper the rate, and the nicer the dorm the higher the rate.
All the dorm rooms are pretty standard, you can find out more in detail at BLCU Dorms.
The following information is from the BLCU website as of 1st July 2009:
Accommodation Rates for Beijing Language and Culture University
Housing Service Center (Tel:00861082303300)
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Single Room / Rates (RMB) |
Facilities |
Double Room / Rates (RMB) |
Facilities |
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91-149 per day |
TV, phone (Phone bill is not included), air-conditioner, fridge, shower, closet |
50-75 per person, per day and per bed |
Phone (Phone bill is not included), TV, fridge, air-conditioner, shower, closet |
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37-41perperson, per day and per bed |
TV, phone (Phone bill is not included), public closet and shower |
Conference Center (00861082303778)
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Accommodation |
Room Rates (RMB) |
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Economical Single Room |
160 per day |
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Luxury Single Room |
280 per day |
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Luxury Double Room |
320 per day |
For more information go to the BLCU website.
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