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Beijing, China | Yuchen Zou

14 min · 16 de oct de 2025
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Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2548729/fan_mail/new] My guest is Yuchen Zou (Cici), a third-year student at Duke Kunshan University, from Beijing, China. In this episode, we discuss Beijing's rich culture, norms, and way of life. Cici comes from a town in Beijing known for its  rigorous academic achievements. During the fall in Beijing, leaves turn red, winter is filled with snow days and snowmen, and year-round, the people strive to succeed academically. Tune into today's episode to learn more about Beijing and Cici's perspective on the world around her!   Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2548729/support]

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