by linusmorales | Jul 3, 2019 | Food
Background Information Various Western holidays are becoming increasingly popular in China. Study abroad students should not be surprised to see Christmas decorations in public spaces in larger cities such as Beijing and Shanghai. Even holidays such as Halloween and...
by linusmorales | Jul 3, 2019 | Weather
Background Information China’s solar terms (also known as seasonal division points) are integral to China’s traditional lunar calendar. Whereas the modern Gregorian calendar is based on the Earth orbiting the sun, China’s original calendar systems is...
by linusmorales | Jun 3, 2019 | Weather
Background Information Heavy air pollution is an unfortunate reality for many living in China’s urban centers. The burning of fossil fuels often creates a haze (otherwise known as smog) that can coat the air with a gray tinge. In larger industrial cities such as...
by linusmorales | Mar 9, 2019 | Daily Life
Background Information Countries such as Israel and South Korea require citizens to participate in mandatory military service. While China does not have an official mandatory service requirement, most colleges do require new students to participate in two-week...
