My China Story | We had four meals a day in school

"We had four meals a day, which was breakfast, lunch, dinner, and 'yexiao'..."

Marina Manuel moved from Mozambique to China as a student, and what started as school days in Guangzhou turned into years of exploring life, food and culture all the way to Beijing. From late-night street food runs to wandering through Beijing's quieter hutong, Marina sits down with us to share the unfiltered reality of living and studying in China.

In this video conversation, we talk about:

- Navigating campus culture and the ritual of midnight snacks.

- How delivery apps and mobile-driven convenience reshape daily routines.

- Why she chose to double down and pursue her master's degree here.

This episode is part of our special series "My China Story," where we sit down with international students, creators and professionals who have built lives, careers and lasting connections across China.

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