Anytime I go to a new city, I find a supermarket to scope out. Supermarkets reveal the soul of a city: what its people eat, how they shop, how they interact with their cashiers. Is the atmosphere quiet or bustling? Is everything plastic wrapped and perfectly arranged, like a museum [...]
Fall is coming, and with it sweaters, pumpkin spice, and soup. In China, the start of autumn also means Mid-Autumn Festival, lanterns, and a week-long break for National Day! As a foreigner in China, you have the opportunity to partake in local customs and learn more about Chinese culture at this [...]
So you’ve pulled the trigger and decided to teach in China. You’ve hopped on a plane, signed a contract, and gotten settled in your new apartment. You’ve probably also gone to teacher orientation, sat in on a class or two, and made a lesson plan for your first class. Congratulations! But what [...]
