MEMO from a Gap Year MOM By Susan Moeller There are lots of reasons for your child to take a gap year abroad especially a Gap Year Program in China. He’s worn out Just from getting into college and needs a break before buckling down again. She needs more maturity to handle independence. He’s struggling with academics and needs to learn …

Still not convinced why you should be learning Chinese Language? Or you are still procrastinating on coming to learn Chinese in China? For your information, Princess Catharina-Amalia, Dutch royalty, and heir to King Willem-Alexander’s throne will begin her Mandarin Chinese classes this fall. The 14-year-old Princess of Orange, Catharina-Amalia (commonly just referred to as Amalia) may be studying abroad in …

When you’re visiting China for fun, you’ll probably have different plans than if you are here on an internship or to learn Chinese in China.  Firstly, the length of your trip might be shorter–from a few days to a few weeks—whereas your internship might last anywhere from one month to a year or even your Summer Chinese Language Program Lasting …

So you are planning to intern in China, learn Chinese Language or travel for a summer exposure but tot sure what to expect of your trip to China? This article exhausts the cultural side of China which leaves you exploring the Ancient Chinese Culture. You’re in China, one of the world’s oldest civilizations, largest nations, with the most varied ethnic …

In every culture there’s a set of rules, or etiquette, that we know we need to follow in business dealings and professional situations.  However, what you might have grown up seeing and knowing might not apply in China where the culture could be vastly different from your own. 

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Survive while living in China with these Expat city magazines, blogs, and comic resources When you’re over the initial honeymoon phase excitement of planning your adventure in China, whether for travel, a gap year, a volunteer commitment, or an internship abroad or may be just a summer internship in China, you’ll have to sit down and think about what it …

As an intern in china, If you want to make friends, close deals, partner or have a successful career in China, you cannot ignore this article. The essence of anInternship in China is to gain experiences that cut across the Asian continent, get immersed in the culture so to think like the locals. These are special and priceless skills that every …

Chinese Culture in Perspective for Chinese Language Participants and Interns in China If your China Internship Program has already started, get ready for a cultural treat! If you are already learning Chinese in China within these periods, it’s even better! You know what’s up? The Dragon Boat Festival.  Dragon Boat Festival, which is also known as Duanwu Festival (端午节, Duānwǔ Jié), …