After flashing my nametag and being waved in by the security guards, I stepped into the conference. Towering flashy booths of China’s largest nuclear energy companies greeted me with 50-inch screens stuck in their walls and lit-up 3D models of nuclear plants. Company representatives stood behind candy dishes, stacks of brochures, and plastic business card […]
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Picture of Gallant and Carline holding certificates from ImmerQi I am writing this article to show my appreciation towards the Immerqi hard work and reliability on the work that they do. I am thankful that I had Immerqi on the first place to facilitate my Internship placement in country of China, city of Beijing. Fulfilling […]
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My name is Emma Meroni and I am from Italy. I have divided my blog into 3 parts; my time in Beijing, my company and my business trip to Chengdu. Emma at the Forbidden City, Beijing My First Month in Beijing: I have been in China for more than a month now and my first […]
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My name is John Wilson Davis Jr. but I go by Jack. I’m twenty-one years old and I’m from Ypsilanti, Michigan in the United States. I attended the University of Wisconsin for two years before coming to China. I am part of the Teach and Travel China Winter 2016 program with ImmerQi. Picture of Jack […]
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I didn’t expect China to change me like it did! I fell in love with such a fascinating and interesting country, made friends that I will have for a life time and had the most amazing adventures! Since my initial trip I have been back to China four times, with plans to return again for a long period of […]
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I have just sat down, exhausted after one of the most amazing days at the Forbidden City. It is the hottest day of the year so far and the sun glasses were out. I was out with a blonde friend, which made our day even more interesting because it doubled the number of looks and […]
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An interview with Volunter Program China participant – Priscilla Azofeifa Please introduce yourself: What’s your name? Where are you from? My name is Priscilla Azofeifa. I am from Costa Rica, Central America. Why did you choose to come to China with ImmerQi? ImmerQi offered options that were really valuable for the foster home and for me. […]
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China welcomes Children’s Day with the crackling of fireworks at six in the morning until the very next day. At least it drowned out the sound of the roosters crowing in the morning, no? (Volunteers at the orphanage will understand). It’s a day where children are celebrated and recognized… and also stuffed with one too […]
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My first week in China was too busy and I like this place although it is completely different from Italy. I left Milan on Wednesday and I arrived in Beijing on Thursday. Jodi, my intern manager was waiting for me at the airport and took me to my apartment straight away. I met other interns […]
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My expectations of Beijing before arriving was that of an over-populated, heavily polluted city where every native was out to take advantage, in one way or another, of my “foreigness”. I’m fully aware this sounds reminiscent of a Hollywood setting for a dystopian future, but for some time this is honestly what I thought. During […]
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