FernandoPR

In my case, my host asked me if I could arrive a few weeks early. Additionally, I wanted to visit a few friends before starting work. The only thing that they told me at orientation was that I had to get an invitation letter for the Visa from my host, since EAPSI wouldn't be responsible for me before the program starts. So I told my host when I planned to arrive and when I planned to start working. This might be a bit different for Japan. Still, I don't think most hosts will mind you telling them that you will arrive earlier to do some tourism or to visit friends.

Considering that Facebook is blocked in China, I am guessing a Facebook group might not be the best option for our group.

China applicants should be getting final confirmations and travel arrangement emails today. I just got mine!

Nice. I hope I get to do some tourism there at some point!

Dalian. I am assuming you are going to China too? If so, where?

I got my tentative offer this evening a little after 6pm. Congrats to anyone else who is also going to China.

Exactly my point!

Nothing yet. I am confident that we should hear something in less than two weeks

Has anybody from China heard anything yet? If I am not mistaken, emails have been sent for all countries except China, right?

Wow, this is a really helpful thread! I just found this today. I applied for China (and Japan as a second choice) and I think I am slowly starting to lose my hair. Hopefully I will hear something soon!