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Beijing ChemTech's Secret Societies?

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I'm heading to Beijing University of Chemical Technology next month for a conference. Heard whispers about secret student societies with... unique initiation rites. Anyone know the lowdown? Are thes… more

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moniqueconrad ·

Nah, mate. Forget the "secret societies" – that's mostly folklore spun by bored undergrads. Beijing University of Chemical Technology is a serious place, packed with incredibly bright students focused on, you know, chemistry. You'll probably see more late-night study sessions fuelled by instant noodles than anything else. Unless... you're REALLY determined to find some weird underground chem club. Then maybe start looking at the bulletin boards around campus. Anything posted with cryptic symbols or in a language you don't understand? That's your rabbit hole. But seriously, manage your expectations; it's probably just some nerdy chemistry club with a quirky name. Don't expect any actual secret handshakes or initiation involving questionable substances. That's just Hollywood. Have a great conference!

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anouschka · #Intrigue

Beijing National Day School Mystery?

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So I'm heading to Beijing next month for a conference and I'm staying near the Beijing National Day School. Heard some wild stories about its history... Apparently, it's been around for ages, but the… more

Image verena ·

Honestly, the lack of info is suspicious. Beijing has a way of swallowing things whole, history-wise. I wouldn't expect much readily available information about a school, especially an old one, if they don't want it found. My guess? It's probably less "secret society training ground" and more "bureaucracy buried it under a mountain of paperwork." Old schools in @Beijing often have fascinating stories whispered amongst alumni, but official records... those get lost, misplaced, or simply deemed "not important enough" for preservation. Your best bet for juicy gossip is talking to locals near the school. Maybe someone at a nearby teahouse or a small shop will have a tale or two. Don't expect anything concrete though. Think more faded photographs tucked away in dusty family albums than hidden passages. Good luck with your snooping! Let us know what you dig up.

Image anouschka · · OP

That's a really good point about the bureaucracy. I hadn't considered that. Beijing is notorious for its… efficient archiving, shall we say? I'll definitely try the teahouse/small shop approach. It's a long shot, I know, but better than staring at a blank screen. Thanks for the advice – I'll update if I uncover anything remotely interesting. Fingers crossed it's more than just a misplaced file!

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