Cultural Differences Between the US and China You Should Know Choosing to do an internship abroad is always a culturally enriching experience. When you’re moving from the United States to China for a gap year, internship, or other experience, you’ll need to expect some differences. Knowing more about the cultural …
Learn about Chinese Culture – Dumplings I highly doubt that anyone that comes to study Chinese language in China completes a course without branching out into Chinese cuisine. In this piece today, we will look at one of my favourite dishes…dumplings Did you know? “Jiaozi” (dumplings) can be made of mince-meat of …
Guanxi and Face- Understanding Chinese Business Culture If you are foreigner doing a Chinese internship program then you need to understand and learn about the concept of guanxi and face in Chinese culture. The practice of guanxi dates as far back as the Chinese have been engaging in business dealings; it is a word …
Quick Tips For Keeping a Chinese Diary As a foreigner who has been studying Chinese in China for quite a while now, I have scoured ways of improving my Chinese. Funny thing I have noticed; regardless of whom you ask: teacher, friends, classmates etc all suggest the same thing when learning Mandarin: …
If you are foreigner living, studying or working in China then you might have seen, time and time again an interesting habit of the Chinese…napping at noon time. While in most western cultures napping is widely reserved for the elderly or small children, and so it comes at a surprise …
A homestay in China is one of the best ways to get immersed in the Chinese culture and gain a better understanding of Chinese people and their way of life. The homestay accommodation is something we continuously recommend for students who come to learn Mandarin in China. It involves living with …
If you are planning to master Mandarin Chinese or explore career opportunities in China, you are to find yourself choosing between two popular destinations for foreigners in the country: Beijing and Shanghai. First of all, it should be said that the two places are not to be compared. They are simply two different. First …
China is a leading global economy experiencing a competitive job market and robust economic growth. China internships expose students to the real business world to add to their theoretical knowledge. Our internship program in China gives students who are about to graduate the professional skill set they need to enter into …
Are language barriers making you hesitant about living or studying abroad? If you think you won’t be able to communicate with locals when you’re in a foreign country, think again! As someone who studied abroad in China without speaking a word of Mandarin, I’m here to share tips on …
13 Travel Bloggers You Should Be Following On Twitter Living abroad is an exciting experience, but it also stirs up a lot of questions. Whether you are studying, working, or interning abroad, it’s important to know as much as you can about travelling and living in a foreign country. …