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The Great Wall of China!
April 26, 2013
By Erin Dowd
5 Gap Year Ideas for East Asia
Start your journey on a trek across the Great Wall of China. When you think about taking a gap year, tropical locations like Thailand or other countries in Southeast Asia may come to mind. Perhaps thoughts of Australia or South America float through your head? While those are all popular destinations, there are some hidden gap year gems in East Asia that are sure to pad the resume and provide...
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Downtown Beijing
April 23, 2013
By Joana Melo
5 Steps to Securing Internships in China
Find an internship in China, one of the fastest growing economies in the world! Whether you're still in school or recently graduated, internships will be at the forefront of your mind as you start to think seriously about entering the work force. Internships are a fantastic "test run" in a potential field of work: if you have a burning desire to get your hands dirty in the field instead of the...
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teaching abroad sports
January 14, 2013
By Emma Lander
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Teaching Abroad
Teaching abroad can be a rewarding experience. Are you ready? So, you've decided to travel. Great choice! And you've probably heard along the grapevine that teaching abroad can actually help fund your travels. Well, you heard right, it really can. But, is it really for you? Teaching abroad certainly sounds glamorous, but in reality there are some serious questions you need to ask yourself before...
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Chinese lanterns
January 2, 2013
By Megan Lee
Quiz: Where should YOU study in China?
Which city in China should you venture to for study abroad? An increasingly popular destination, more and more students are choosing to study abroad in China. No one can deny that China, the most populous country in the world, is setting the stage for the future. Whether your passion lies in business, language, cultural studies, or international relations, studying abroad in China will jumpstart...
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November 23, 2012
By Go Overseas
China Trivia Challenge: Test Your Travel Knowledge!
An increasingly popular destination, more and more individuals are choosing to travel, live, work, and study in China. No one can deny that China is setting the stage for the future. Travelers to China will hold on for the ride of their lives, as they experience one of the world's most dynamic and vivacious countries. China flourished as a vital trade connection between the East and West and...
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The Beijing Drum Tower
November 2, 2012
By Megan Lee
How to Study in China for Free (or pretty darn cheap!)
Our best tips and tricks for avoiding high costs in China! You've seen pictures, read news articles, watched travel clips. You want to go to China, and will do just about anything to get there. You want to invest in your future, and learn the Mandarin language. The snag? The funds just aren't there. It's normal to feel the weight of the financial commitment for a study abroad experience. The...
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The dragons in Nanjing
October 26, 2012
By Megan Lee
88 Awesome Resources for Studying in China
Okay, we lied. There aren't actually 88 resources listed here - we just know how lucky and auspicious this number is in Chinese culture! Though you can't blame us for wanting good fortune, we instead compiled 35 useful resources for students considering studying abroad in China. China remains the only study abroad destination in the top 5 most popular that is not located in Europe -...
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Should you study abroad in Beijing or Shanghai, China?
October 3, 2012
By Theresa Hirsch
Where Should I Study Abroad in China: Beijing or Shanghai?
For students wanting to perfect their Mandarin skills while studying abroad in China, you will inevitably have to make a decision about which city you prefer to call "home" for your semester away. Most international students opt to head to one of China's largest cities: the political capital, Beijing, or the financial capital, Shanghai. People who have spent time in both cities have experienced...
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acknowledging other foreigners when traveling
June 6, 2012
By Megan Lee
Not the only Foreigner in Town: Social Etiquette Among Travelers
Traveling the Beijing subway with foreigners and locals, friends and strangers! As a blonde-haired, blue-eyed lady (invariably dressed in jeans and sneakers), I can't avoid the "foreigner" label in the places I travel. Feelings of "swimming upstream" or being an "outsider" become all too familiar on the road. However, when I cross paths with another foreigner, I feel an instant sense of...
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Make the most of your summer abroad!
March 20, 2012
By Megan Lee
Where to Study Abroad This Summer: Beach Edition!
Make the most of your summer abroad! Studying abroad over the summer has a myriad of benefits. Usually much cheaper than semester/year long program options, short-term summer study abroad programs can still allow for complete cultural immersion. With summer study abroad, you will not miss out on any of your on-campus commitments or get off track for earning your degree (in some cases, you may...
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Shine your light for the world to see!
March 8, 2012
By Megan Lee
Where to Study Abroad This Summer: Holiday Edition
Shine your light for the world to see! The world might not be able to agree on some things, but I can confidently say that no matter where you go, everyone loves a good party! Holidays are a fun element of your study abroad experience that you may not have previously considered. Celebrating a national holiday in a new country can be deep in meaning, provide many cultural insights, set the stage...
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Top 10 Wildlife Conservation Projects Around the Globe
March 6, 2012
By Katie Boyer
Top 10 Wildlife Conservation Projects Around the Globe
Have a passion for travel and a soft spot for animals? Wildlife volunteering can take you to the farthest and lesser-traveled reaches of the world while at the same time giving you the opportunity to get to know our friends in the animal kingdom. Increasing deforestation, commercial development, tourism, global pollution, and poaching constantly threaten the future of our planet's wildlife. Here...
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August 24, 2011
By Mitch Gordon
Teach Abroad: Top 5 Countries in Asia
Go Overseas President Mitch Gordon spends six minutes discussing "Teaching Abroad in Asia: Top 5 Countries". Mitch will give an overview of the factors involved in deciding on a country: salary...
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What Happens If I Stay?
January 23, 2011
By Andrea Miers
Tales From The Front: What Happens If I Stay?
What Happens If I Stay? My roommate Rachel has a hypothesis: People who choose to live abroad are either running away from something or running toward something. I moved to China for the latter reason, searching for freedom, novelty, and a sense of fear and awakening. When I announced that I was planning to live abroad, the responses from family and friends were generally positive: "Yay, you're...
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Social Customs in China - What You Need to Know
November 29, 2010
By Andrew Dunkle
An Introduction to Social Customs in China
Social Customs in China - What You Need to Know China is such a huge and socially diverse country that any attempt to generalize its social customs here would be folly. An acceptable custom in Shanghai may be completely offensive in Xian. Nonetheless, my experiences traveling in China (and living in Taiwan) have given me the opportunity to observe a number of important customs. If you are...
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