Meet Rua, 23, who swapped Santo Domingo’s beaches for Beijing’s bustling streets in 2025 – and hasn’t looked back! 🚲 This Caribbean dynamo is now mastering film directing at the Beijing Film Academy while living her best #StudyAbroadLife. 🎬
From First Steps to Film Sets
‘I arrived knowing zero Mandarin and zero bike skills,’ Rua laughs, recalling her early days. Fast forward one year: She’s starring in student films, cycling through hutong alleys, and planning a documentary about China’s ‘hidden cultural gems.’ 🏮
Wanderlust Meets Cultural Immersion
Her Instagram? A travel diary 📸: Qingdao’s seaside breezes, Inner Mongolia’s endless grasslands, Shanghai’s neon skyline. ‘Nanjing’s ancient city walls made me cry,’ she admits. ‘China’s blend of past and future? Chef’s kiss! 👌’
‘Why I’m Staying’
What sealed the deal? ‘The people’s warmth,’ Rua says. ‘Plus, China’s film industry is BOOMING – this is where new creative voices get amplified.’ 🎙️ Her advice to global peers? ‘Take the leap. Your comfort zone is overrated!’ 💥
