Kind of confused on a few things. Where are you supposed to be staying for the 5 months? You've said you're only allowed to stay in the dorms till tomorrow; is that not where you are supposed to stay since you are studying with the school?
In your OP you talk about a deposit - was this for the hotel, and that is why they made you leave? Are you funds just tied up for now?
Try to breathe; hopefully that woman will be able to help you tomorrow with the bank stuff as well as other things. Let her know your concerns and ask for your next steps in getting yourself situated. If she is your contact in Beijing make sure you can reliably get a hold of her when you need to for the future. I dunno where you are supposed to be living for 5 months, but make your goal for tomorrow to get that set up. You'll feel better once you have a spot you can call 'home' for now.
As for the language barrier, well that is why you went to China, to immerse yourself and learn. See if you can connect with people on campus, maybe other foreigners who are learning as well, or at least others who speak English. If people have been living there for a bit ask about day-to-day life stuff you need to know. Ask if you can tag-along while they do certain things. Like if you need to know where/how to get your laundry done, or in the case from tonight how to get a taxi or other transportation. Keep a notebook with you to jot down future questions as you think of them so you can ask later. Write down advice you are given plus phrases, words, etc.
Try to touch base with home. Work on getting that going as well. If friends/family need to download a specific app/program to talk with you, make sure to let them know as a backup in case your VPN isn't reliable. It might be good to set up regular dates/times they can call and check up on you. If you have another panic attack because you can't reach them, it may be comforting to know so-n-so will be calling you on Fridays at a certain time and it can be something to look forward to. If you have enough people, you can have someone call you every day till you are more settled. Even if it's just a quick hello instead of an extended chat, it can really lift your mood.
If you have a hobby that you do, set aside time for that as well. Some activity or routine that you used to do at home can make you feel like yourself and give you some comfort even if you're in a new place. As you get more settled you can try local activities to find something that interests you and can be fun and distracting.
Ultimately don't forget to breathe. It's okay to freak out in your current situation, but you have to take care of yourself and right the ship in the moment. Breathe and figure out your plan. When you are feeling right, consider writing down in that notebook I mentioned things you can do if you find yourself in this situation again - who to call and talk to, how to get and ask for help, where to go, etc.
You got this OP!
In your OP you talk about a deposit - was this for the hotel, and that is why they made you leave? Are you funds just tied up for now?
Try to breathe; hopefully that woman will be able to help you tomorrow with the bank stuff as well as other things. Let her know your concerns and ask for your next steps in getting yourself situated. If she is your contact in Beijing make sure you can reliably get a hold of her when you need to for the future. I dunno where you are supposed to be living for 5 months, but make your goal for tomorrow to get that set up. You'll feel better once you have a spot you can call 'home' for now.
As for the language barrier, well that is why you went to China, to immerse yourself and learn. See if you can connect with people on campus, maybe other foreigners who are learning as well, or at least others who speak English. If people have been living there for a bit ask about day-to-day life stuff you need to know. Ask if you can tag-along while they do certain things. Like if you need to know where/how to get your laundry done, or in the case from tonight how to get a taxi or other transportation. Keep a notebook with you to jot down future questions as you think of them so you can ask later. Write down advice you are given plus phrases, words, etc.
Try to touch base with home. Work on getting that going as well. If friends/family need to download a specific app/program to talk with you, make sure to let them know as a backup in case your VPN isn't reliable. It might be good to set up regular dates/times they can call and check up on you. If you have another panic attack because you can't reach them, it may be comforting to know so-n-so will be calling you on Fridays at a certain time and it can be something to look forward to. If you have enough people, you can have someone call you every day till you are more settled. Even if it's just a quick hello instead of an extended chat, it can really lift your mood.
If you have a hobby that you do, set aside time for that as well. Some activity or routine that you used to do at home can make you feel like yourself and give you some comfort even if you're in a new place. As you get more settled you can try local activities to find something that interests you and can be fun and distracting.
Ultimately don't forget to breathe. It's okay to freak out in your current situation, but you have to take care of yourself and right the ship in the moment. Breathe and figure out your plan. When you are feeling right, consider writing down in that notebook I mentioned things you can do if you find yourself in this situation again - who to call and talk to, how to get and ask for help, where to go, etc.
You got this OP!
