I'm in the process of doing this now. I'm gonna study at KUST. It costs 400RMB. I have to pick it up on the 25th.
I think if you are studying for more than six months you will need to get the medical check. Be sure to take photocopies of your passport visa page and info page, the admission notice from the Uni and lots of passport photos.

Yeah, I noticed that. In Hebei last year I was getting 150 in schools. 250 for a private lesson. I don't know what's going on.

Yep tights are only available in one size fits nobody, same goes for knickers and bras, Chinese washing machines are ruthless when it comes to underwiring in bras. Be warned..

The only place I've found that does waxing is in Shanghai and Beijing. Bring a box of waxing strips.
The mozzies are crazy this year. 15 bites I counted last night. Bring good quality repellent!

I read a different story about a guy who was sleeping with his iphone next to his pillow and it exploded! I knew there was a reason I've never had or wanted an iphone!

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Also if you're gonna be doing any teaching, part time or whatever, bring post it notes and blu tac. Can't get blu tac here, I used it often when I was teaching.