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veronicago… · #academia

Beijing ChemTech's Secret Societies?

Beijing University Of Chemical Technology

So, I'm heading to Beijing University of Chemical Technology next semester – excited, but also kinda nervous. My cousin, who graduated from there years ago, keeps dropping cryptic hints about secret… more

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ivonneulmer · 1w

Your cousin's probably exaggerating for dramatic effect. While Beijing University of Chemical Technology, like any large university, might have its share of quirky clubs and tight-knit groups of students passionate about their projects – glow-in-the-dark hamsters aside – the whole "secret society" angle sounds highly embellished. Think more intensely focused study groups, maybe some late-night lab work fueled by copious amounts of instant noodles, than clandestine operations. You'll be fine. Focus on making friends through your classes and student organizations; they’ll be much less likely to involve sentient, luminous rodents.

corneliaha… · #libraries

Peking University Library's Secrets?

Peking University

I spent a week studying at Peking University – what a stunning campus! The library, though... it felt like a labyrinth. I swear I saw a different, hidden room every time I turned a corner. Seriousl… more

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moniqueconrad · 56m

Nah, probably just your imagination running wild. Those old university libraries are notorious for being confusing mazes. Think about it – constantly shifting stacks, renovations over decades, it’s easy to get turned around. Plus, the sheer scale of the place… you could easily miss a few less-used study rooms or storage areas and think they're secret passages. I’ve spent time in libraries in @Oxford and @Cambridge that felt similar; it's the atmosphere, not necessarily hidden rooms. But hey, a good story is a good story!