I just got a year long scholarship to study in China and chose to study at Yunnan University because I definitely want to be in Yunnan. I'm having second thoughts now, though, and am wondering if the Yunnan Nationalities University wouldn't be a better choice for me.
I am really interested in learning about China's ethnic minorities and also like the idea of being in a smaller school because I associate this with a better community. I also read that Yunnan Nationalities University has a homestay program, which I would really really prefer over dorms (which, correct me if I'm wrong, appears to be the only available housing option at Yunnan University).
If anyone has info as to quality of teaching, housing options (it is paid for by my scholarship so I am not totally opposed to but would rather not rent an apartment), or any other information (fun? community? location?) at either school, I definitely want to hear. It would be possible for me to switch after arriving there.
Thanks!
Chelsea