by Julia Yan | Oct 9, 2018 | Travel| 6 min read
How large is China? Probably larger than you think. At over 9 million kilometers square, how can one simply do and visit all the things and places they want? A country with so many diverse cultures and foods, it can be overwhelming when it comes to planning your...
by Julia Yan | Oct 1, 2018 | Culture & Language| 6 min read
Directed by Jon M. Chu, Crazy Rich Asians is the new, unique Hollywood film featuring an all-Asian or Asian-American cast. The plot follows Rachel Chu, an American-Born-Chinese NYU economics professor who goes to Singapore with her boyfriend Nick Young to attend his...
by Julia Yan | Sep 17, 2018 | Travel| 4 min read
Have you ever wondered just how cheap it is to live in China? If you’re thinking of interning or teaching abroad in China, it’s important to get an idea of what your finances will look like. How? By getting to know the average cost of certain items which can help...
by Julia Yan | Aug 9, 2018 | Intern| 3 min read
Did you know that by 2025, 10.5% of all jobs worldwide will be in the hospitality and tourism industry? With hospitality being one of the largest employment fields worldwide, the number of Chinese tourists have increased by 1380% in the past 17 years. In fact, by...
by Matt Piechocki | Mar 8, 2018 | Teach| 3 min read
You’re itching to get out and explore the world, but there’s just one thing stopping you, the money! Perhaps much to your surprise, it costs a fair chunk of change to go abroad and do both internship and volunteer programs. “But they’re the ones that need me, what...
by Rachel Yoon | Jan 22, 2018 | Intern| 4 min read
Feel like seeing more of the world and doing it on the cheap? How about gaining some valuable life and professional experience while you’re at it? Becoming an intern abroad is something that more and more people are doing in order to achieve just that. There is a...
by Rachel Yoon | Jan 16, 2018 | Au Pair, Travel| 3 min read
So you’ve heard about being an Au Pair, but don’t quite know what to make of it. Have no fear, here we outline 10 reasons why you should consider taking the plunge and being an Au Pair abroad! 1. The Money While your actual living allowance or salary won’t be...
by Matt Piechocki | Jan 4, 2018 | Teach| 10 min read
BONUS MATERIAL: FREE MANDARIN PHRASEBOOK More and more people are traveling these days, and one of the destinations becoming one of the most popular choices is the Middle Kingdom itself, China. But why China you ask? Golden Nugget: I’ve seen Kung Fu Panda and I know...
by Rachel Yoon | Jan 2, 2018 | Teach, Travel| 5 min read
Teaching abroad is more and more popular every year, and the countries in which you can teach are numerous. However, China, in particular, offers a few special perks and advantages over other countries, which we’ll get into here. Here are 10 unique things you can’t...
by Rachel Yoon | Sep 12, 2017 | Culture & Language| 2 min read
This year, both national holiday of China (October 1st to 7th, known as the Golden Week) and mid-autumn festival (15th day of the 8th month – lunar calendar) is in the first week of October! The National holiday is the anniversary of the founding of the People’s...
