Hi Mimi - I am in ChangZhou, at a different Institute of Technology, in the north end of the city. The Mechatronic school is in the south, in Wujin District. If I am not mistaken, it is located in University City, a grouping of seven different universities. I have met people from the Mechatronic Institute and they don't have much to say either positive or negative. For the most part, the one's that I met are young and here for usually only one term (1/2 a school year). I will check around and see if I can find one who might give you more info. Don't hesitate to ask me about ChangZhou though. I've been here a year and will stay here at least another year because it is a relatively good place to be. A bonus is its location, not to far from SuZhou, ShangHai, NanJing and HangZhou. It has good choices for people wanting "western" foods and the choices are only going to get better in short order. It isn't much of a cultural centre though it does have enough for a home base. And the people? Well, I have a good amount of both local Chinese friends and expats. One thing one must be clear about - this is China an alternate universe from the USA and Canada. Don't assume anything, even crossing the street on a green pedestrian light is an iffy proposition. Keep eyes wide open and enjoy. Vive la difference!