Have you made up your mind about not going back to your hometown after graduation ? Where else would you go ?   I would try to land a job in Beijing . I just want to go to one of the big cities .   why ?   many say more development opportunities can be found there .   that's true . Beijing is the political , economic and cultural center of the entire country .   and there're higher salaries there .   well , that's true , but living expenses are also higher in big cities .   I've considered that . I'll share an apartment with others to save the rent , and the cost of living won't be too much for only one person .   one person ? How about your girlfriend ?   oh , we had to break up because she didn't want to float around in Beijing . She insisted on working in her hometown and having a stable life .   sorry to hear that . It seems you have sacrificed a lot to work away from home .   sure have . I want to offer my parents a better life ; so , I'll have to work very hard .   I admire you . Good luck ! 