The major reason for students becoming interested in studying in European countries is that many schools do not charge tuition to international students, and it is a good opportunity for getting a good grasp of a foreign language other than English.

Mu Yi, a 22-year-old senior from Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, arrived at the exposition site about 9 a.m on Saturday, half an hour before the exposition started. She has set her sights on business schools in France for her postgraduate studies.

"I want a combination of knowledge in both fashion materials and international trade, and that's why colleges in France are my best and only choice," she said.

Mu has been taking French-language classes at school, and also at Alliance francaise en Chine, an education organization in Beijing that offers French courses.

About the broadcaster:

Anne Ruisi is an editor at China Daily online with more than 30 years of experience as a newspaper editor and reporter. She has worked at newspapers in the U.S., including The Birmingham News in Alabama and City Newspaper of Rochester, N.Y.

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