One Month: From Decision to Goodbye

One Month: From Decision to Goodbye

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What happens when a move abroad happens in fast forward?
Chinese Workplace Culture: What to Expect

Chinese Workplace Culture: What to Expect

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Daily reports, long speeches and lunchtime naps? Getting to know Chinese culture as an employee is a whole new learning curve.
A Vegetarians Guide to Eating in China

A Vegetarian's Guide to Eating in China

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A Mandarin-speaking vegetarian shares her secrets for navigating a meat-heavy land. 
A Bite of Beijing

A Bite of Beijing

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Four Chinese students share their favourite local snacks—and some history of their city in the process.
Goodbye Beijing: Lessons From my Internship in China

Goodbye Beijing: Lessons From my Internship in China

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What I learned about myself—and what I wish I did differently. 
What I Learned from Chinese Calligraphy Class

What I Learned from Chinese Calligraphy Class

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Learning the ancient art of calligraphy was a difficult—yet meaningful—experience to have in China.
Where Old Meets New: A Guide to Beijings Skyline

Where Old Meets New: A Guide to Beijing's Skyline

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The fascinating architecture is just one of the reasons I love Beijing. 
Exploring Beijings Artistic Hub

Exploring Beijing's Artistic Hub

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A creative guide to the 798 Art District.
How Im Preparing to Work in China

How I'm Preparing to Work in China

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From my previous experiences living abroad, here's what I expect. 
My First Day in Beijing

My First Day in Beijing

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It was a crazy day on the other side of the world.
From Britain to Beijing

From Britain to Beijing

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Here's why I decided to move to China—and what scares me most. 
Day in the Life: A National Security Language Initiative Student

Day in the Life: A National Security Language Initiative Student

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A glimpse into what life looks like studying Mandarin in Taiwan. 
Perspiration: Adjusting to Life in Taiwan

Perspiration: Adjusting to Life in Taiwan

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My first week abroad was marked by a lot of sweat. 
Unlocking Taiwan With Music

Unlocking Taiwan With Music

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How Chinese pop hits have taught me cultural lessons no textbook ever can.
Internships and Study Abroad Programs in China with CIP

Internships and Study Abroad Programs in China with CIP

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Jump-start your international career with an internship placement and mentorship in a multinational company in China, or study Chinese on an intensive Chinese language immersion program.
5 Tips on How to Improve Your Mandarin Learning

5 Tips on How to Improve Your Mandarin Learning

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Some tricks that have helped me along the way.
Cultural Differences Between China & America

Cultural Differences Between China & America

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I'm learning the cultural norms now to save face later. 
A Guide to Chinas Wet Markets

A Guide to China's Wet Markets

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Wander down enough city streets and chances are you’ll stumble upon an outdoor market.
Farming in a Foreign Land

Farming in a Foreign Land

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Why we're testing our young relationship with a volunteer trip to China. 
That Time I Thought Id Die In China

That Time I Thought I'd Die In China

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Everyone dies. Five months after landing in China, I was certain my time had come.

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