Three Days in Chengdu as a Prospective Student

Mei planned to visit three Chengdu universities in three days and still hoped to see pandas. Her first schedule had campus visits in the morning and panda base in the afternoon, without accounting for distance.

A study guide suggested visiting one campus per day, then using the remaining time for a nearby neighborhood, a teahouse, and the panda base on the final morning.

The guide also told her what to photograph during each campus visit and what questions to ask about housing, transport, and part-time work.

By the end of the trip Mei understood not just the universities, but what everyday life in Chengdu would actually feel like.

For study-abroad planning, a local guide can make the difference between a rushed campus tour and a clear decision.