When a Chinese PhD Student Meets a German Supervisor [pdf]
One of my most important suggestions to Asian (Indian and Chinese in particular) students is to expand your horizons both professionally and personally. You are going to a new country - don't ONLY mingle around with your kind. There is a far broader experience to gain that will only help you professionally and personally in the future. There are many ways you can do it* Share an apartment with someone from a different country* Make acquaintances and talk to people outside work with diverse professions - don't stick to scientists ONLY* Try to understand difference between culturesEspecially once you move to a new country, you have a great opportunity to understand difference between cultures. Don't miss it!