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 [...]
You regularly buy Chinese food, love kungfu movies, and now, with so many jobs supposedly going to China, its time to pack your bags, hop on a plane and go live where you truly belong. Before you get so excited about all the Kung fu films, hear me out: My name [...]
