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I’m really torn about whether I should go back to China right now. Flight tickets are ridiculously expensive, and the accommodation fee I paid here is basically wasted if I leave early.

Back in China, I never cooked at all. I lived in a 5-story villa with an elevator, I barely needed to walk a single step. I could order takeout anytime I wanted, and going out for nice meals to take pretty photos was super easy.

But life here is totally different. I feel like I’ve become a full-time housewife and maid all at once. I’ve even thought about getting a part-time job, like working in a milk tea or coffee shop.

At home, I always took taxis everywhere. Now I walk almost everywhere every day. I even have to walk to the supermarket to buy groceries regularly. It really feels like I dropped straight from middle class to working class overnight.

I can’t help wondering… what’s the actual point of studying abroad? Does anyone feel the same way?

Also I’ve noticed Chinese and Indian international students are actually pretty similar in some ways. A lot of us like buying luxury items. But local students here are generally not that well-off, and they’re way more used to taking part-time jobs to support themselves. No offense to anyone, just a real observation.

Anyone else staying in New Zealand for winter break and not going back home?

I’ve been looking for internships and checking out summer school programs in other countries, but the competition is really tough and it’s harder than I expected.

I’m kinda anxious about wasting this entire break and not making good use of the time. Just wanna ask what everyone else is planning or doing during winter break? Any advice would be really helpful.

I already ate tons of sleep gummy and listened to music,asmr. I promise it’s not like this when I just came to nz. I used to have good sleep.or I just feel anxious? The thing is I have to get up early for class!