I was in Shanghai during August from 4th to 25th, as an official exchange student of Global Campus Asia 2012 program hosted by Gakushuin University. We took China Eastern Airlines to Pu-dong International Airport, and stayed at a hotel near Fudan University, where we took our Chinese lessons. It was located at a fairly nice environment beside an avenue with trees. I went there with a experience of studying Chinese for only 2 months, so I was very worried if I can keep up with other intermediate students from other countries. However, the lesson was set at a level for students who have been learning the language for 5 month, I was able to follow along.
It was such a precious experience to be able to communicate with local Chinese people, in terms of political prejudice. China and Japan is now in a severe relationship mainly because of Senkaku Islands, so I was afraid if the Chinese people attack us physically or verbally. However, they never said anything bad to us; they were rather interested in Japanese cultures, and we all had a good time communicating with them. I will not believe in media anymore, in terms of international relationship.
Also, I strongly recommend this exchange program for anyone who are interested in studying abroad, especially in Asia.
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