Are you thinking of taking a Gap Year? What about these best Gap Year Ideas meant to spice up your plans? Then you need to have something to fill this year with. It doesn’t matter whether you’re having this gap year after finishing high school, in between your years at university or before you find your first real job. At …

Have you ever thought about planning the trip of your lifetime, and traveling to Shanghai for a period of time so you can learn Chinese? If you’ve never considered this, then now is the time to think about it, as there is no better place to study Chinese than in Shanghai. Learning Chinese should always be done in China itself, …

There is no better place to learn Chinese than in China, and if you’re going to China then a good choice of city is Shanghai. Shanghai isn’t just one of the biggest cities with good universities. It’s also an incredibly modern city that is wonderful to discover. One university that is popular among foreign students studying Chinese in China, is …

Do you want to take a gap year abroad? Do you want to stop studying for a while? Maybe you’re not ready yet for college or your first job? It doesn’t matter what the reason for your gap year is, one thing is for sure, you don’t want to waste a year of your life. Thus, you need a good …

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. 

 Visiting China for the first time? These tips will set you free