Living in a Chinese Hostel for 3 Months: Shanghai American Expat

Рет қаралды 43,650

4 жыл бұрын

While in transition for another China-Japan move I spent 3 months living in a hostel in Shanghai. There were 4 people in that room and very little space. It was a very cheap hostel though. We got up close and personal for a long time. One of the roommates in there has been living inside for 2 years! English speakers can make a good living in China just teaching English to little kids. If you have the right connections you can do private lessons and the money just pours right into your pocket. If you want a place to chill for a while, this Shanghai hostel is a good choice.
Below are language learning tools I have personally used for years. Direct purchases of software from these links goes to supporting this channel.
JAPANESE LESSONS:
www.japanesepod101.com/member...
CHINESE LESSONS:
www.chineseclass101.com/membe...
50 LANGUAGES: Pimsleur 7 Day Free Trial:
imp.i271380.net/c/2397166/840...
My instagram: anming7

Пікірлер: 245

@thonatim5321 4 жыл бұрын

You are a great teacher. Charles' English is better than mine.

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! He's taking classes online now. He's still learning a lot every day.

@gct1913 4 жыл бұрын

Charles is an awesome student and you're a great teacher! I have a feeling you might be a university professor some day!

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I teach him online now. He's quarantined in his house. I feel so bad. He's been inside for 1 month.

@amrehu88 4 жыл бұрын

You can tell that he enjoys his time with you when you teach him English :). That’s so sad that he’s quarantined because of the corona virus :(. I hope it’s water under the bridge soon.

@bomdiggybombom9772 4 жыл бұрын

@@OrientalPearl I've been inside for over a decade now. It's heaven in here.

@doubled3082 4 жыл бұрын

Oriental Pearl, you truly are an inspiration for children and adults to be open to new cultures and languages. Well done again. Love your content.

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Dan Dahill Thank you so much! I’m really glad to hear you say that. That means the channel has some value!

@sharndawg007 4 жыл бұрын

Charles introduced the UK most excitedly! Very cute.

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Fish and chips and red buses that's what it is lol

@staywell1682 4 жыл бұрын

"and this is my teacher Alyssa" at 05:35...... I watched this again and realized only now that this was revealing your name even before the Birthday party. thank you for doing these lovely and entertaining educational videos. stay well.

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

stay well Nice catch! Someone finally found the more subtle places where my name was leaked. It’s written down in places and said in a few other videos too, but nobody picked up on it. It’s in the vlog videos which tend to be the ones most viewers don’t bother watching. 😂

@rudradev64 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there AnMing. I’ve been watching your videos for the past month or so, mostly of your life in Japan. I love those. It was really nice to see this video of your life in Shanghai and in meeting Charles at his home. Charles seems like a really great kid. Keep up the good work. Your videos always bring a smile to my face.

@nickm6620 2 жыл бұрын

I know this is a new comment on an old video but Charles chaotic energy is so funny. You are very good with kids. I'm currently watching through all of your videos from the beginning. Sending love from Northeast Ohio.

@wbgames7406 4 жыл бұрын

You are such a good teacher!!! What a wonderful soul you have!! He is lucky to have you!

@toriheart5046 4 жыл бұрын

Charles is so cute , You can tell he really likes you 😀

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

I should show in another video how I teach him right now. He is in China and I am teaching him online 2 days a week.

@chelvalier_e5899 4 жыл бұрын

Verte darle clases al niño y lo bien que aprende, nos demuestra lo buena profesora que eres. Este es mi video favorito :)

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias. Desearía haber estudiado español más diligentemente en la escuela secundaria. Tengo que usar el traductor de Google. ha ha

@tonypacc1214 4 жыл бұрын

You are so talented. Not sure I could hang in the hostels for more than a few days. Love your videos

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

It was a rough 3 months. I'm probably not going to do it again. lol

@1MinuteFlipDoc 4 жыл бұрын

I would want to take a dump in peace! and would want nobody snoring at night!!

@tootles444 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! This is so sweet. I have taught English as a second language in Korea, Ecuador, and the US. All kids are the same. Love it!

@cynthiarodriguez9204 4 жыл бұрын

You are such an inspiration 😍 I couldn't stop smiling when Charles came out 🙌 Love your vids!

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I'm looking forward to seeing him again in Shanghai. I might take him to the zoo.

@kronniichiwa9909 3 жыл бұрын

That child's English is so good. He's a little touchy though. You're a great teacher!

@OrientalPearl 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he can be hard to teach sometimes because of his attitude, but he's better than before.

@aubreyjhayetimbalofficial1102 4 жыл бұрын

4:17 that ringtone omg i never heard that almost 6yrs... Wow... Hahaha

@pjscafe 4 жыл бұрын

You're living a dream. So happy for you and thoroughly enjoyed all your videos. 👍👍👍

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm glad that you checked out some of the backstory videos.

@danielsaudi9121 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video and great job teaching Charles!!

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, he's still taking online classes with me now.

@pinecrossing1200 3 жыл бұрын

Just found you and working my way through your content! So interesting to get a peek in charles studies!

@sunnyk007 5 ай бұрын

Great class! This is a more fun way to learn English than the Wren & Martin grammar book we used at school. Having said that grammar does help when you have to take standardised tests like the GRE/GMAT/TOEFL for graduate study in the US.

@jll266 3 жыл бұрын

I used to live at rock n wood too!! I just randomly stumbled upon your video and immediately recognized the hostel. That’s so awesome I really liked that place-lived there for three months!

@OrientalPearl 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear that is closed down because of corona. It's gone.

@worldaviation4k 4 жыл бұрын

That looks like the best Hostel I've seen and I've been to many. I did Hong Kong 12 bed once. I recommend "Oneday Sukhumvit" Hostel if you go to Bangkok. Meander Hostel if you go to Taipei

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

I'm really sad to say that this hostel didn't survive the pandemic. They are now closed after 15 years of business.

@worldaviation4k 4 жыл бұрын

@@OrientalPearl That's sad, I hope they can restart again afterwards once demand comes back

@beakittelscherz5419 2 жыл бұрын

@@OrientalPearl :-(

@yb12360703 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome teaching

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Young Kwan Thank you so much. I just taught him online this evening,

@sandeesandee2562 4 жыл бұрын

It would be interesting to see how Charles’ progress has been from the first weeks he was your student to now

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

He's been doing really well recently. I still teach him online. We will do a new video together when I go back to Shanghai.

@learnandtravelannushka 10 ай бұрын

Oriental Pearl, I am so inspired by you and the way you both teach and learn languages. I thought that I would never be able to learn Chinese because it's my second attempt, but thanks to you, I feel this inner drive inside of me now. ❤

@angeredjudge 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I am so impressed a Chinese boy can speak English this well and he is only 6! You must be a great teacher.

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃 He's a really smart kid.

@416cyclestyle 4 жыл бұрын

This is so cool.. a bit of China, a Bit of Japan and still a whole heap of Detroit.

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

YES! Perfect explanation. Detroit meets Asia. lol

@wheeler1 3 жыл бұрын

@Daniel Pan She's from Detroit

@jimscherl2307 3 жыл бұрын

Fun show! Your a good teacher! ✌️

@TheWolf22t 4 жыл бұрын

Want to get everyone out of your hostel room fast, start recording a youtube video. It was funny how he was desperate to get out. Love your videos

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

TheWolf22t That roommate is really shy. We are good friends though. We has lived in that hostel for 3 years.

@krisfrederick5001 4 жыл бұрын

Would that be considered a "Chinese fire drill?"

@danielmassey3157 4 ай бұрын

I love your passion

@stephanieallangarman5598 Жыл бұрын

Looking back at this I hope CHARLES is doing well and he remembers your great lessons. I loved hearing him say, “NO WAY..JOSE’”. He’s too SMART, HAPPY and ADORABLE. I loved the quotes about Germany 🇩🇪 …they like to drink 🍺 BEER! I just admire his ENGLISH considering his very young age. Thanks ANMING for showing SHANGHAI. I hope someday you can visit your roommates and friends. 🙋🏻‍♀️🇺🇸

@TheDeadStretch 4 жыл бұрын

"This is Germany and they like to drink Beer!" hahahaha And in Ireland we drink beer and eat Potatoes. lol

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

TheDeadStretch Ha ha, how does one explain an entire country so a child understands? Lol beer and sausages.

@beakittelscherz5419 2 жыл бұрын

@@OrientalPearl" We are the world " is not 4 us. We are the Krauts! lol Growing up I really loved my moms selfmade Sauerkraut . ...;-)

@shelleypryde3886 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! I also live in Shanghai and am trying to get to HSK 5 so I can attend a grad programme here. Inspiring to see someone who is doing it! X

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Shelley Pryde wow! It sounds like we are doing the same exact thing. For grad schools in Shanghai I recommend Fudan or Jiaotong. I’m a Fudan student now.

@shelleypryde3886 4 жыл бұрын

Do you know if Shanghai Uni is any good? I’m looking to do a fine arts programme and can’t find any info about that from fudan or jiaotong!

@whushaw 7 ай бұрын

A hostel looks like a great way to save some money on a budget. It doesn't look that bad either as long as you don't mind staying with other people. Your student was so smart, I hope he continued with his studies. That's funny you had to find a spot in his schedule at such a young age. The parents really want their child to succeed!

@xtvcx-2424 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I like your accent- when speaking English/Chinese/Japanese is all very calming

@naseweis8453 4 жыл бұрын

"...and this is Germany. They like to drink beer and sausages" Man! On the spot, so adorable 🤣

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Now he knows and he will always remember. lol

@helloworld456 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from Germany and I neither drink beer nor eat sausages :D

@monchen4688 3 жыл бұрын

@@helloworld456 same :)

@1MinuteFlipDoc 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Charles is amazing!! Does he watch western TV or media? You can tell he wasn't searching for words..he knew the rights words to say and what they meant!

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

He doesn't watch English TV. He just takes my class twice a week. He takes the class online now.

@1MinuteFlipDoc 4 жыл бұрын

@@OrientalPearl you are an amazing teacher!

@marypoppins123 4 жыл бұрын

Charles is a great student. His geography is better than my 7 yearolds😳 and my son only speaks 1 language. Great job Charles.👏

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

He's a smart little boy. I'm impressed with how fast he can learn. I'm still teaching him online.

@CMDRTonyCurtis 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see the "Russian" teacher from Detroit, sharing her experience there! Nice Vids @Oriental Pearl!

@tdxownyou 4 жыл бұрын

This reminded me of my first few years in ESOL class. Fun times :-)

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Did you live in a dorm too?

@tdxownyou 4 жыл бұрын

I did not. My parents moved from China to United States and I went to public schools. From what I can remember, the first few years of elementary school was like recess everyday!

@cecilwarren4587 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@tailiu223 4 жыл бұрын

That is such an amazing life. Traveling, studying and teaching. I speak English, Mandarin and French (I am a Chinese Canadian) and I am planning to study and travel in Chinese, English and French speaking countries. I might learn Spanish as well because there are many Spanish speaking countries and it is relatively easy for me due to my French. Unfortunately, it is difficult for me to teach English in China due to my Asian appearance.

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

You are very correct about that. There is a lot of discrimination against Asian English teachers in China. As a Chinese you would be discriminated against by other Chinese while teaching English. It's unfortunate.

@tailiu223 4 жыл бұрын

@@OrientalPearl Yes, they think white people are genetically native English speakers while Asians can never be native speakers even after 2 generations in Canada. It is so funny. A few years ago, I went to Nanning with my Quebec friend. The Chinese people there insisted to be taught by her (a native French speaker) than by me (a native English speaker).

@jworne79 3 жыл бұрын

- I stayed in a share house in East London for 2 weeks until I could move into a place I sign a lease for. Unfortunately share house had bed bugs and I brought them with me 😢. - In a hostel in Ireland I got accused on stealing a girls phone. Even though it had nothing to do with me! - My mate walked in on a girl having a shower in a hostel in Barcelona! 😁

@mt_1993 4 жыл бұрын

Charles is very impressive

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Melvin Tiboc Thanks for watching! I’m teaching him online from Japan for now. He can’t leave the house because of the corona virus. He’s been inside for 3 weeks in that little apartment.

@MisadventuresOfJason 4 жыл бұрын

Lol I’m trying to watch new content from you cause I’m bored, but I’m rewatching older videos lol so good keep going queen 😬 xie xie.

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Good! There are almost 60 videos, so I hope you get to see them all.

@Malabus73 4 жыл бұрын

We do like fish and chips in the UK :) (and vindaloo).

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Can't deny it lol! I like fish and chips too.

@EagleEyedSheLion 4 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite hostel in Shanghai :)

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Personalive You’ve been here before?

@mrmatz408 4 жыл бұрын

My only thoughts of what a hostel would be like were from pre-KZfaq and internet days. It looked pretty awesome, actually. I was surprised!

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Good question! How did people even find hostels back then?

@mrmatz408 4 жыл бұрын

Oriental Pearl I have no idea, probably word of mouth and travel guides?

@norrickhiga7689 4 жыл бұрын

$13 per night..??? Wow..!!! Love that song on the intercom... 🎼🎵 Charles is sooooooo smart..!!! And, you must be a great teacher... 😂😂😂

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, some hostels are really cheap. The hostels I stayed at in Europe were 3 times that cost. lol

@johnnysilva8822 3 жыл бұрын

Super boy.by you are a super teacher .and sweet

@michaelt3308 4 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed! Charles is a trip! 😂

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Isn't he though! I just taught him online today. He's waiting for me to go back to China.Thanks for joining the adventure.

@michaelt3308 4 жыл бұрын

@@OrientalPearl 😁

@lythsian 4 жыл бұрын

I can't believe i have that same poster at 4:20 stuck on my wall here at home in Melbourne.

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

No way! What a coincidence. But those are found all over China for the New Year celebration.

@lythsian 4 жыл бұрын

@@OrientalPearl Then we should buy shares in the company that produces them!

@leoneldavid2697 3 жыл бұрын

WOw i'm impressed

@CV-df3co 4 жыл бұрын

Keep it up you've got a nack for this KZfaq thing 👍

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear that, because I was over here thinking I had no idea what I was doing for the last 8 months since starting the channel.

@CV-df3co 4 жыл бұрын

@@OrientalPearl don't lose hope believe and you shall achieve 😊👍

@leohansen2069 4 жыл бұрын

我印尼华人。但是::: 我喜欢看你的视频，因为::: 我能够看你是一个好人， good !!! God bless you,/

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

谢谢，我想去印尼旅游！

@fifteenmilliondollars382 4 жыл бұрын

教英语还不错，挺有耐心

@creativepicnl 4 жыл бұрын

Ha! you’re such a fun teacher. It really shows that you have fun doing it. I wouldn’t last long in a hostel though but since our situations would be different, me going on a holiday rather than being an expat I’d prefer a hotel. However I would be very happy to stay in China or Japan and work but i don’t speak a word of Chinese or Japanese.

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

You could always learn right? lol

@creativepicnl 4 жыл бұрын

Oriental Pearl Ha, yes! Maybe I will some time :).

@joeextraknow2854 4 жыл бұрын

you chinese is better than mine. Can you speak Shanghainese? I was grown up in Shanghai and came to America 35 years ago. Love your video!

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Ha ha, I never picked up Shanghainese. I learned Japanese instead and went to Japanese language school in China and Japan.

@joeextraknow2854 4 жыл бұрын

Oriental Pearl if I were that kid, I want you come every day! ❤️

@joeextraknow2854 4 жыл бұрын

Oriental Pearl if I were that kid, I want you come every day! ❤️

@giovanni_tosi 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Do you have any video explaining how did you learn mandarin, and how long it took you to be fluent?

@OrientalPearl 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I have two of them.

@AeipoxPlays 4 жыл бұрын

Would love to go to China and Japan for university! I'm stuck here at Michigan State University ~

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

There are probably exchange programs when this is all over.

@loveispatient0808 4 жыл бұрын

Your favorite student Charles is quite a naughty boy!? 😀 But you taught him well in English!!

@user-we6rq8kc8h 4 жыл бұрын

教小孩英文真是辛苦你了!!! 哈!

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

对，教小朋友真不容易。谢谢

@tompeled6193 3 жыл бұрын

When Charles is an adult, I'll watch his videos.

@OrientalPearl 3 жыл бұрын

I hope to meet him again

@estellemelodimitchell8259 Жыл бұрын

Just watched this video 3 years after it’s been released. Wonder whether Charles’ English has progressed to a higher level of proficiency over the last few years since 安老师 left for Japan.

@shawnli9284 3 жыл бұрын

He's a smart kid

@jlcdrivewayramps7343 4 жыл бұрын

Your future being trilingual is so bright sunglasses aint enough. 你太厉害了。

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

JLC Driveway Ramps Thanks so much. There will be a new prank video released in 3 hours.

@jlcdrivewayramps7343 4 жыл бұрын

@@OrientalPearl i will be viewer #1. And i will leave a comment to prove it.

@krisfrederick5001 4 жыл бұрын

That doorbell, I'm sorry that was NOT what I was expecting. Chuck is awesome. P.S. did you hear Wisconsin tried to claim itself as the "mitten state?" Really?

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Mitten state? Only Michigan can rightfully get that title. lol

@krisfrederick5001 4 жыл бұрын

@@OrientalPearl Well seriously the most hilarious part if anyone looked at a map to even consider this....guess what state is going to catch your eye? Literally right next to us. Lmao

@L0R3NtheS0URL3M0N 3 жыл бұрын

Well, if you are asking how long I could last in a hostel... I'll answer it this way.. I was given the option of staying in the dorms at my college or staying in my parent's house for another two years with super strict rules and curfews and whatnot. I chose to stay home because there would be four in a room like that while I get my own room at my parent's house and can mooch off some groceries and don't have to pay to live here (besides paying my bills). So... Yeah, I couldn't last in a hostel if I was given other options. I'd probably choose to live with a host family if I was elsewhere in the world.

@OrientalPearl 3 жыл бұрын

Host families are fun! I would have loved to live with a host family.

@technogale 2 жыл бұрын

Charles is really cute, and I can see he has fun with you, but I also see he can have too much energy (well, he's a bit older right now, so maybe he's a little quieter now?). I think this is the first of the few videos we can hear your american name (3 videos so far, if my memory is serving well), and it was exposed by little Charles.

@robertwhiteaker9154 4 жыл бұрын

One week!, on bottom bunk. In Amsterdam. Bob USA

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

One week is a lot more doable than 3 months. lol 3 months was a little too much.

@airellecarol5043 3 жыл бұрын

I could live in a hostel for a few months if I really loved where the hostel was, but if I wasn't that into the trip I think I could only last 3 weeks😅

@OrientalPearl 3 жыл бұрын

3 weeks is pretty good!

@noamto 4 жыл бұрын

Why is that person living there for such a long time? Is it that hard to find a room in Shanghai?

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

He said that his office is near that hostel. It's really expensive to live in downtown Shanghai, so he is probably saving a lot of money by living here.

@Tis4Torey 2 жыл бұрын

☑️

@martinskesteris6331 4 жыл бұрын

What's the plan for future? With such amazing fluency in 3 important languages you could become an embassador or land a great job in an international company. What a great talent! Wo bu shi mei guo zhen. Wo shi La to wi ya zhen. Ni zhi dao wo de guo ma? Wo ye xue xi han yu. Wo hui shuo fa yu, xi ban ya yu he e yu. Best of luck!! I could never memorize the characters for writing and reading in Chinese or Japanese.

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

比好棒啊。学中文真不容易，天天向上。You could do it too. I was very resistant to learning characters in the beginning, but it slowly grew on me.

@bbkmm1 4 жыл бұрын

First, Bravo for getting out and learn a different culture. It's the same path I took, except in the opposite direction. LOL. Second, English teachers don't make much in China comparing to a regular job in the U.S. The agency takes most of it. Third, Fish & Chips in England is pretty underwhelming.

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Traveler X Ha ha, thanks for checking out the other videos. They have been sitting here for soooo many months. Nobody watched them. I was just talking about teaching private lessons in China. Charles’ mom found me directly.

@bbkmm1 4 жыл бұрын

@@OrientalPearl No problem. It's the KZfaq algorithm. Once you catch on, you are going to blow up big. I always appreciate people who get out and explore the world. If you ever decide to go to BeiJing, let me know. Everyone out there I know is looking for a good English teacher.

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Traveler X True story. I actually lived in Beijing for 2 years as well. Loved it!

@beakittelscherz5419 2 жыл бұрын

Is it normal to live in a mixed room in hostels in Shanghai? In Europe the hostels have men and women rooms extra . (Which I prefer)...

@sandeesandee2562 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a time limit how long you can stay at the Hostel why were you at the hostel did your lease run out from your apartment in Shanghai

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

There is no time limit for this hostel. I didn't renew my lease and went to visit America for a while. When I came back to Shanghai there was still some time left before going to Japan, so I just chilled here for 3 months.

@milehighsmokey3603 Жыл бұрын

hahaha homeboy ran out at the end lol

@moybra9001 4 жыл бұрын

你很漂亮老师

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

还可以吧

@jason5390 2 жыл бұрын

You seem like a strict teacher

@wheeler1 3 жыл бұрын

He knows more than I did at that age! lol (How long could I last in a hostel? about 2 seconds!)

@OrientalPearl 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your honesty.

@cmcneill60 4 жыл бұрын

Don’t go down by the water in Shanghai

@ronita3712 Жыл бұрын

There's so many scooters

@JR-zu9hl 4 жыл бұрын

Cute kid And not long 😱

@moybra9001 4 жыл бұрын

你是世界上最好的老师和漂亮太💎👍🥇💋❤🌹🀄😁🏆

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

谢谢！希望有一天小朋友们也会这样夸我。哈哈，一直到现在还没有。

@bugsthebutcher 2 жыл бұрын

i mean a hostel kinda looks nice compared to county lockup or the military lmao

@LoongAqua 4 жыл бұрын

Children in Singapore would not dare touch the teacher's face. That's so disrespectful.

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

I imagine they wouldn't. Charles hasn't done that in a long time. He's slowly getting better, but he has some things to improve yet.

@jimmurphy4703 4 жыл бұрын

How long would I last ? About a week !!!!! 🖖

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Jim Murphy Ha ha, still longer than most people I bet.

@hopeadams9397 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone thinks China is rich until you realize students sleep 8 to 1 room vs 2 to 1 room in us universities, which is basically the same as thirty years ago. My dad slept in a room with a 4 person bunk.

@OrientalPearl 3 жыл бұрын

That's true. Dormitories are really crowded in China.

@alondraalvarado6635 2 жыл бұрын

How can I learn Chinese or japanese

@mcarbone4 4 жыл бұрын

Am I correct to assume it’d more expensive to live in Japan than in China??

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Heck yes! There is no comparison. Japan is way more expensive. It's only second to Singapore here in Asia.

@fifteenmilliondollars382 4 жыл бұрын

上海我还只去过一次

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

再来看看东方明珠塔 Oriental Pearl Tower

@fifteenmilliondollars382 4 жыл бұрын

@@OrientalPearl 挺好

@kingloser4551 4 жыл бұрын

The working class can not afford such a tuition fee like that. Or they really put too much on Education. That's why I can't live in Shanghai, quite scary living cost! From rent to fees on education (or self-improvement)

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

The tuition at Fudan's graduate school for Chinese students is 8,000 yuan per year and 1,200 yuan for housing. It's extremely cheap. Most Chinese can afford it.

@kingloser4551 4 жыл бұрын

@@OrientalPearl thks, I 've thumbs up all your replies. I mean Charles' afterschool fees. :)

@goranzarkovic7350 2 жыл бұрын

i would last maybe few nights if i m broke hehe...fun fact: i knew pretty much all geography at Charles age..Charles is cool tho, you too :)

@mauramendes7722 4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to speak more languages' ?why is the school so exprensive?

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

English classes in China are expensive because people want native teachers and there are very few in China.

@jvolstad 4 жыл бұрын

Your room is co-ed?

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

The hostel room was co-ed. They had all-girls rooms too, but at some point that filled up and I got moved to the co-ed room.

@nunosoares2329 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Anming. First of all. No elevator? What gives?? Second, that kid is really smart for 6 years old. I'm afraid that one day there's gonna be a male Anming running around. By the way. The hostels are cool but kinda tight for people :-(

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'm surprised that they don't have an elevator. Sadly this hostel didn't survive the coronavirus. It's gone. It was cramped and a bit dirty, but it was my place and I miss it.

@leohansen2069 4 жыл бұрын

你的中文说的真好"，你也是一个善良的女孩 ?，加油 ???

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

谢谢！我会坚持下去。

@leohansen2069 4 жыл бұрын

暂时不要来" 也不要出门，因为:::: 现在肺炎病毒很严重 !!!要注意身体 ???，身体健康就是第一 !

@thedalaidrama 2 жыл бұрын

“Do u touch teacher alisas face!?” 😐damn. Chill.

@HenningBoerstad 4 жыл бұрын

i would last this long: walk in, realize its a hostel, and run out

@OrientalPearl 4 жыл бұрын

Hostels are not for everyone. I was really sad to hear the the corona virus killed this hostel. It's out of business now.

@HenningBoerstad 4 жыл бұрын

@@OrientalPearl yeah its sad on all fronts this. its not easy being a whitey either. have you considered making a discord channel where us stranded ones can chat?