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For most MBA<\/a> and Masters<\/a> students, it\u2019s been a while since they lived in dorms or halls with other students. And the chances are, what they want from a living space has changed a fair bit, too. Some may have stayed at home for university and never had the experience. So what\u2019s it like living communally in student accommodation when you\u2019re all grown up?<\/p>\n

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Many postgrad students at Hult Shanghai choose to do just that at Tianhong Residence. For many, the offer of free accommodation, and the option of living and socializing with an international group, is more appealing than the risk of being isolated in a foreign land, and having to deal with the intricacies of the local housing market.<\/p>\n

As Cristophe Didion, the Executive Director at Hult Shanghai points out, \u201cIt\u2019s not that easy for a foreigner who\u2019s just arrived in China to find a flat in Shanghai by themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n

Security and convenience are also a plus: \u201cYou don\u2019t have to worry about any of your stuff, you know it\u2019s always safe. If you\u2019re up late working on a project, and you\u2019re really in the zone, you can call room service. It\u2019s the same with the weekly room cleaning service. If you\u2019re super busy that week, you know you have those options that make life a little bit easier.\u201d<\/p>\n

So there are clearly practical benefits. But what about the social aspect? As one student living in Tianhong Residence last year says \u201cIn terms of social community, it\u2019s great to experience student life altogether.\u201d When it comes to evenings and weekends, it doesn\u2019t matter how old you are, you want to kickback, relax, and have fun in good company. There\u2019s always the option to be a part of whatever is going on in student accommodation, spontaneous or planned.<\/p>\n

Movie nights, games nights, cook-offs, barbeques on the terrace \u2013 relaxed, cozy events are a part of life at Tianhong Residence and help make everyone feel at home. Like one resident says, \u201cWe work together, live together 24\/7. The bonds and friendship \u2013 you get to know other people so well.” \u00a0Residents who want to explore the city together organize sightseeing trips, as well excursions to surrounding areas. Some even go further afield and travel together to other countries in the region.<\/p>\n

Of course it\u2019s often the unplanned moments that have the most impact and stay with students the longest. Studying together all night in the kitchen, sharing a Eureka moment, coffee on the terrace at sunrise \u2013 these are the truly unmissable moments.<\/p>\n

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If you would like to find out more about Hult\u2019s global business programs,\u00a0download a brochure here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Kickstart your career in the commercial center of Asia by studying at Hult’s Shanghai business school. To find out more, take a look at our blog Student life at Hult Shanghai in the year of the snake<\/a>. Download a brochure or get in touch today to find out how Hult can help you to learn about the business world, the future, and yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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