China: Articles, Programs, Blogs, Travel Resources

A glimpse into what life looks like studying Mandarin in Taiwan. 
My first week abroad was marked by a lot of sweat. 
How Chinese pop hits have taught me cultural lessons no textbook ever can.
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.
Some tricks that have helped me along the way.
I'm learning the cultural norms now to save face later. 
Why we're testing our young relationship with a volunteer trip to China. 
Wander down enough city streets and chances are you’ll stumble upon an outdoor market.
Everyone dies. Five months after landing in China, I was certain my time had come.
An unofficial ranking systems of the best places to teach English in Asia.
April 5, 2017

Loss Across Oceans

Dealing with the passing of a loved one from half a world away is hard, but it can be done. 
March 25, 2017

A Language Litany

Finding bathrooms and making small talk—all part of picking up Survival Chinese (or, in my case, making a fool of myself).
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