I just wanted to let all of you know that hefeiexpat.com (i.e. Aussie Mike and his lovely assistant Bonnie) helped me find a great apartment near my school. I found a great place with all the modern amenities such as a stove, western toilets, washer, hot water, etc. They did a fantastic job of looking for exactly what I wanted, and found me a place better than what I could have expected. I am living in an apartment on the 32nd floor, with wooden floors, a balcony, and great neighbors for less than what I was willing to pay (900 RMB!!!). So...I said all that to say, thanks Bonnie for being so kind and accommodating and finding exactly what I wanted. It is a free service and I highly recommend using it if you are new to the area or don't speak Chinese yet.
