What draws students from across the globe to study in China? For Zahra Heidary from Iran and Thaisoon Kingkan from Thailand, the answer lies in China’s rich cultural heritage and its role as a gateway to future opportunities. 🚀
Zahra, an archaeology student at Xiamen University, describes China as a \"living museum\" where ancient traditions meet cutting-edge innovation. \"Every excavation here feels like uncovering a new chapter of human history,\" she says. Meanwhile, Thaisoon, diving deep into Chinese history, highlights how her studies connect her to Asia’s evolving economic and cultural landscape: \"Understanding China’s past helps me navigate its future—and mine.\"
With over 500,000 international students in China as of 2023*, Xiamen University stands out as a hub for cross-cultural learning. 🌟 The campus buzzes with 130+ nationalities, blending Mandarin phrases with laughter in dozens of languages. From calligraphy workshops to AI research labs, students are building skills that bridge continents.
As Thaisoon puts it: \"China isn’t just a place to study—it’s where the world’s next big ideas are taking shape.\" 💡 Whether it’s archaeology, tech, or finance, these scholars prove that chasing dreams in China means joining a story bigger than borders.
