Eating at restaurants and trying bizarre food was probably my favorite part of living in China. However, if you don’t speak a word of Mandarin, going out to eat can be scary. Once you learn a few key phrases, though, you’ll be anxious to show off your skills [...]
I recently wrote a piece about how Chinese students are different than American students. Because it’s important to know what you’re getting into before you teach in another country! Don’t be alarmed, though. In many ways, Chinese and American kids are very similar. If you have any experience teaching or babysitting [...]
When you move to China, it’s easy to get swept up in the culture (and you should)! Studying the language, finding the best parties in your new city, receiving affordable massages, eating dumplings, eating hot pot, eating fresh cucumber … Wait, what was I talking about again? These are all aspects [...]
