What's up, Beijing!

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14 years ago

Hello there! I'm Justin... this seems to be the place for introductions so I thought I would post my own. I will be landing in Beijing on the 7th if everything works out, and I could not be more worried or excited. Coming from Alabama of all places... it is going to be an experience! (I happen to love those) Well, I don't really know what else to say. Maybe I will see you around!

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zhaowang Member

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14 years ago

welcome,

Adrien K Member

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14 years ago

Welcome

Blueheart556 Member

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14 years ago

Thanks guys! I can't wait to be on the ground!

zhaowang Member

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14 years ago

dude, if you need some guide when you get here, feel free to contact me. but beijing is a city of both tradition and modernity, if you plan to know her better, you gotta know a little background about her.

lynn9766 Member

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14 years ago

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Manlin ViP

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14 years ago

7th of which month?

Blueheart556 Member

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14 years ago

In April. So, this week.

Manlin ViP

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14 years ago

Excited is good but worried .... ?聽

No need to worry, take everything with a smile, chalk things up to experience and do not expect things to be the same as "at home" if they were there would be no point in coming.

Try new things, clear your mind of pre-conceptions and try not to think that the way things are done at home is better - different yes, better is a subjective opinion and is always arguable.

Blueheart556 Member

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14 years ago

#10

Yeah, I am extremely open minded.

In fact, I am probably most excited about the difference. Coming from a small town in the southern US.... most any change is a good change!

Blueheart556 Member

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14 years ago

#11

I personally try to be as objective as possible when it comes to new things. I can't wait for the new experiences!

I am more worried about other things such as some of the people I am leaving behind and some of the decisions I have had to make to make a move like this a reality.

No looking back though! I am trying to leave my worries at the airport and enjoying the new adventure!

Manlin ViP

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14 years ago

#12

How long will you be here and what will you be doing? Working Studying? Tourist?

SarisB Member

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14 years ago

#13

Hi! I'm spanish and I'm living in Beijing since six weeks ago... I've made a lot of friends and I'm sure you will too! If you want to contact us for hang out or something, it'll be nice!

Sinaps Member

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14 years ago

#14

Hey, I am sure you'll appreciate this little monster which is called Beijing

Blueheart556 Member

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14 years ago

#15

Hey guys, I just landed last night and have the day free today...I guess I am about to head over to China Unicom and see if I can pick up a sim.

@manlin : I will be here for then next year, maybe even 2 for work.

Manlin ViP

1073POSTS

14 years ago

#16

Why China Unicom?

China mobile had better coverage (but does not support the various iThings).

Blueheart556 Member

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14 years ago

#17

I heard, but I really want my 3g... so I heard CU was the way to go there.

Manlin ViP

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14 years ago

#18

China Mobile also has 3G - just need a phone that works on the same 3G system.

Blueheart556 Member

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14 years ago

#19

I know, but I bought a new phone right before I left the states and I am pretty sure it wont work with CM's 3g.... I figure if I don't like CU then I will just switch in a month or so.

Manlin ViP

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14 years ago

#20

No idea what phone you have or what system it works on but maybe try and take with you a Chinese speaking colleague and see if you can test before you buy.

Example asking the sales person if for a test you can put his/her card into your phone for a few seconds and see if it works.

Good Luck

Blueheart556 Member

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14 years ago

#21

I know, but I bought a new phone right before I left the states and I am pretty sure it wont work with CM's 3g.... I figure if I don't like CU then I will just switch in a month or so. Thanks though!

Blueheart556 Member

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14 years ago

#22

I succeeded at getting my cell phone all by myself... I feel pretty accomplished hahahahaha... good stuff indeed!

Manlin ViP

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14 years ago

#23

Congrats

Sinaps Member

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14 years ago

#24

Congrats as well !

Blueheart556 Member

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14 years ago

#25

Thanks! Life here in Beijing has been pretty great! I will try to make it out to a meet up at some point. I have been pretty busy as of late though. My number is 18611615523 so feel free to shoot me a text whenever guys.