SUZHOU, China, April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Xi'an
Jiaotong-Liverpool University in
Suzhou, China, is gearing up for a
recruitment visit to London.
"There can be challenges living in a different culture, but
facing them makes you a stronger person," said Shaun Gibson, from Cheshire, who is studying Chinese in Suzhou
and fast becoming a YouTube sensation with his Chinese pop
song covers.
"Since coming here, I've never looked back," he said. "I visited
cities all over China
and chose to live in Suzhou because it's clean, peaceful, and
nothing like what people typically think of Chinese cities."
Renowned for its classical gardens and rich history as the
Silk Road's silk production center, Suzhou is just a 30-minute
train ride from cosmopolitan global financial center
Shanghai.
Shaun is one of over 700 international students enrolled at
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University,
located in Suzhou Industrial Park, a modern development in East
Suzhou.
With links to several Fortune 500 companies, XJTLU enables
students to learn the Chinese language while earning an
internationally-recognised degree, taught in English.
"It's a beautiful, modern city, and I'm learning Chinese which
will be really helpful for my future," said French undergraduate
student Lea Fischbach, who is
studying biological sciences at XJTLU.
"There's cutting-edge research going on in our department," she
continued, "and the professors are very friendly, involving you in
what they're doing."
Outside of the classroom, students find opportunities to both
explore local culture and prepare for their future.
Filip Krzyzanowsk is a Polish international student at
XJTLU, a globe-trotter-cum-video-blogger who's thrilled to call
Suzhou home: "Suzhou is an amazing choice," said Filip. "If you
love adventure and stepping out of your comfort zone, I
couldn't recommend anywhere else more.
"We're all aware of how important China is becoming, and being able to add
a year in China to my computer
science degree will give me really strong job prospects,"
he added.
The XJTLU student recruitment team will be visiting France and UK from April 30 - May 4 and will be available to discuss
study options at XJTLU. To book, please email XJTLU
Global.
Founded in 2006, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is the largest international
collaborative university in China,
a partnership between Xi'an Jiaotong University and the
University of Liverpool. XJTLU's vision
is to become a research-led international university in
China and a Chinese university
recognised internationally for its unique features.
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