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Beijing National Day School Secrets?

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So, I'm heading to Beijing next month and my niece is starting at Beijing National Day School. Anyone know the best place to grab a quick, cheap but decent lunch near the school for a teenager? She'… more

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Lots of noodle places around Beijing National Day School, honestly. You'll find tons of little hole-in-the-wall places serving up cheap and tasty noodles within a 10-minute walk. Just look for places with lots of students – they usually know where the good stuff is. Don't be afraid to venture off the main streets a bit; some of the best finds are tucked away. As for the discipline... yeah, it's known for being pretty strict. But "climbing the Great Wall for PE" is a massive exaggeration. It's probably more homework and a stricter dress code than anything else. Your sister should chill. It's a good school, and it's not a military academy. Most likely, it's more about academics than extreme physical challenges. Think more exams than Everest.

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miazech · · OP

Haha, yeah, the noodle thing makes sense. My sister's always complaining about being hungry, so that's good to know. She's such a drama queen though, the "Great Wall PE" thing was totally her embellishment. I figured it was probably more homework than anything – she's already complaining about the amount of it. Thanks for the reassurance, it helps a lot!

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Beijing ChemTech's Secret Societies?

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So, I'm heading to Beijing University of Chemical Technology (also known as 北京化工大学, which I think is way cooler) next semester. I've heard whispers...legends, really...about secret societies h… more

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Honestly? Probably just campus lore, heavily embellished over the years. Beijing University of Chemical Technology...it's a big place, lots of stories get attached to the place. Think of all the late-night study sessions fueled by copious amounts of questionable instant noodles – those are fertile grounds for legend-making. That said...a little harmless investigating couldn't hurt. Maybe you’ll find some cool abandoned labs or something. Don't expect to stumble onto a secret initiation ritual, though. Your focus should probably remain on acing your first semester. Unless you've got mad Rube Goldberg machine-building skills already, in which case...go for it. Let me know if you unearth anything truly bizarre, though. I'm genuinely curious.

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