by linusmorales | Aug 9, 2019 | Experience
Background Information Internship opportunities can be excellent opportunities to gain experience in a potential future career. In China’s increasingly competitive job market, internship experience can be a helpful plus on an application. China’s tech...
by linusmorales | Aug 9, 2019 | Friends
Background Information When it comes to topics surrounding gender in China, few are more heavily discussed than marriage. Chinese parents are often described as being greatly concerned with their children finding partners to marry. However, women often receive more...
by linusmorales | Aug 9, 2019 | Language, Uncategorized
Background Information Linguistically, China is extremely diverse. Some compare the linguistic diversity of China to that of Europe. It is not uncommon for children to grow up speaking one dialect/language at home, and another at school. If fact, certain schools are...
by linusmorales | Aug 9, 2019 | Culture & Popular Culture
Background Information Culture shock is an inevitable piece of the study abroad experience. Immersing one’s self in a new language can be especially difficult, and students still experience issues even with a working understanding of the language. Differences in...
by linusmorales | Aug 9, 2019 | Place
Background Information Shanghai’s Hongkou district is filled with locations of historical importance. It is a little known fact that the city of Shanghai gave refuge to thousands of Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution during World War II. Shanghai’s...
