u/Icy_Chapter5265

Hey everyone,

I’m weighing my options for an English-taught bachelor’s degree in Business/Management. I grew up half my life in Australia and the other half in Vienna, Austria, where I currently live. I’m 100% native bilingual in both German and English, and I want an international career.

I am traveling to China this September on holiday to scout out the country and see if I like the vibe. If it feels right, studying there is a serious option. I’m looking closely at ZIBS (Zhejiang University), but my alternative is staying home and going to WU Wien (Vienna University of Economics and Business).

Since this forum knows the China uni landscape best, I want to focus purely on the ROI (is it worth it?), my scholarship chances, and the post-grad outlook:

1. Is it actually worth it over a top European school?
Am I crazy for skipping a top European target school like WU Wien for China? Does ground-level experience in the Chinese tech/business ecosystem actually translate to a massive career edge, or am I better off just staying in Europe and doing an exchange semester?

2. What are my actual scholarship chances?
I had everything from A's to C's on my finals and would be up to taking some sort of entrance exam in maths if needed.

3. Are my career chances significantly better once I finish?
Does graduating from a C9 League school with native German, English, and newly learned Chinese put me in a league of my own? Do companies in global hubs (Singapore, Dubai, or Germany) pay a premium for this profile after graduation, or do you hit a glass ceiling as a foreigner with a Chinese undergraduate degree?

Would love to hear from anyone who chose China over a traditional Western target school. Was it worth it financially and career-wise in the long run?

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

Travelling to China with a friend for the first time (Sept 1–29). We are starting and ending in Shanghai. We want a mix of culture, food, crazy nightlife, and heavy shopping at the end.

Here is our current wishlist of cities:

• Shanghai (Start & End)
• Beijing
• Chengdu & Chongqing
• Zhangjiajie
• Guangzhou, Shenzhen, & Hong Kong (Mainly for shopping/nightlife)

We have 29 days total. What should we change?

1. What is the most logical route/loop to connect these geographically? Should we fly some legs or stick to high-speed rail?
2. How many days should we realistically spend per city?
3. Are there any cities here we should just leave out to avoid burnout, or any must-see "links" we missed?
4. For the shopping finale down south, how should we split our time between HK, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou (markets vs. tech vs. clothes)?

Appreciate any feedback, even if it changes our whole route!