Xiamen student blogs 2019

During the first weekend, we had one of our whole day trips. After breakfast, we got on the bus and headed towards Quanzhou, one of the most popular cities in Fujian province. This harbour is famous for its red buildings and diverse ethnic origins, which is reflected in a number of different temples. After arriving, we visited one of the main touristic attractions: a Buddhist Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple. Continue reading →

My trip to Xiamen, China has been one of most culturally enriching and eye-opening experiences of my life. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about China’s economy and how the city of Xiamen has played a large role in China’s rapid growth. I found the culture to be very fascinating and it was great to experience this first hand through activities such as tea and dumpling making, and visits to temples and local businesses. Continue reading →

2019 Xiamen Summer School was an excellent opportunity to understand the Chinese Economy and Chinese culture. It was also a unique opportunity to meet other students at Xiamen University and work alongside them. When I landed in China, I was surprised by the infrastructure. There were tall, beautiful buildings alongside clean, highly maintained roads. I was also stunned by the number of stares and pictures we had encountered on the first day and throughout the two weeks. Continue reading →

Beautiful scenery, unforgettable memories, and two incredible weeks in China! Xiamen Summer School was the trip of a lifetime, an experience which taught me about the Chinese economy and Chinese culture. My first impression of China, and Xiamen more specifically, was the unbearable heat and humidity – something many of us are not used to back in England. Nonetheless, this was expected as I had learnt that China is a hot country. Continue reading →

My two weeks in Xiamen was an experience never to be forgotten. My first impressions of Xiamen, from the drive from the airport to Xiamen University campus, was that, this is not the China that is portrayed on T.V. I was taken aback at how modern, clean and structured this city is. The weather was absolutely scorching, but I got used to it, as time went on. I really enjoyed learning about the Chinese culture and economy. It was a lovely insight in to the Chinese world. Continue reading →