G'day all, how do you feel about undergrad in China?

Applying to College
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<p>Would attending an TOP undergraduate program in China (think C9 C9</a> League - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ) be more beneficial than attending a large state school in the states? </p>

<p>I heard that admissions standards are significantly lower for foreign students than native Chinese. I'm a Taiwanese-American with an interest in living in China and of course, my resume isn't ******** either. I was accepted into chapel-hill and umich but declined cuz they weren't my top choice also because I'm poor :(((</p>

<p>Now I'm not an impulsive person, and I HAVE thought this through. I eventually want to break into IB, whether it be on Wall St. or in China and have thought of a few logical ways of doing this on a tight budget.</p>

<p>PLAN A
Enlist in Army age 18-22--->Undergrad 22-26 --->IB</p>

<p>This route seems the most viable, considering enlistment would entitle me to MGIB benefits.</p>

<p>I've thought about this long and hard, if I stay in America, I definitely want to join the army in one way or another. I want to serve my country, and do something meaningful. There's just something different about the way anyone who's been in the service conducts themselves. I really admire that discipline and courage. Boot camp would be hell but hey, no pain no gain? Getting paid would be nice too looooool. Yes, there's the possibility of dying, but hey. Mediocrity for me is worse than death. </p>

<p>PLAN B
State School with ROTC 18-22---> 4 year active duty 22-26 --> MBA 26-28--> IB</p>

<p>Only problem with this is GOD I'D BE SO OLD ;__; Wondering if age would be an issue.</p>

<p>PLAN C
This is the most balls out, going out on a limb plan.
C9 School in China 18-22---> IB in China let's say...22-26--->MBA in US 26-28-->???</p>

<p>This plan of mine really coincides with a lot of my interests. I think the future is in China and work/school in China would really allow me to expand my network and horizon. Plus my relatives agreed to lend me $$ if I went to China. My Mandarin is excellent too.</p>

<p>Sorry if this post was kinda...jumbled. I haven't really had anyone to talk to about this (not exactly a working relationship with my parents), and it's all really frustrating for me. </p>

<p>Thank you for your time.
-Marcus</p>

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<p>The army’s a valid option. I don’t see why it would take you any longer to do Plan B versus Plan A though. I would assume if a MBA does you any good, it would do you just as much good in Plan A as in Plan B. </p>

<p>Going directly to China would be quite an experience though. </p>

<p>And remember, 28 =/= Old. It feels like it now, but it won’t in a couple years (whatever plan you choose).</p>

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<p>God I LOVE your username and your enthusiasm…</p>

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<p>but the environment would be brutally competitive…
These unis only admit top students from each province</p>

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<p>you can study for free in Tianjin and even get a stipend.</p>