Poets and songwriters have been inspired by Hangzhou’s beauty and serene atmosphere for centuries. Getting lost in this green haven is a treat, where you can go a lake afternoon boat ride on the idyllic lake or hike up the mystifying tea plantations. A real...
There are many benefits of teaching abroad; some are more foreseeable than others. Everyone who wants to live in a foreign country knows that they will have a lot of adventure and excitement, but you might not fully grasp all the perks that go along with it. Here are...
My first abroad experience was Taiwan. I went there to study Mandarin through a partnership with my home school, Mississippi State University. While I was in the country I met a lot of very interesting expatriates. One of the veteran teachers there told me, “if you...
I won’t deny that I’ve asked myself and I’ve been asked that several times: why live in China? Going abroad, sure, that sounds like an adventure: new cultures, new food, music etc. A different flavor from the everyday life you know. But...
To many of us the thought of going to a third tier Chinese city can be pretty daunting. Although, if you’re looking to experience the “real” China there is no other option. For those who are new to China, or never heard of this terminology, Chinese...
