Story Location: China
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Building a Network Outside the Classroom: Interning Abroad
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work abroad? Many students are interested in the concept of working in a foreign country, but might be uneasy about the idea, as they have never had exposure to a foreign office environment. Well, IFSA students studying in Shanghai have the best of both worlds- they are not…
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ROTC: Future Officers and Studying Abroad
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Chris Reardon, a Virginia native participating in ROTC through the Marine Corps, and Lauren Lohmiller, an upstate New Yorker in Army ROTC, are both studying abroad in Shanghai, China this semester. They are both seniors at Norwich University, the United States’s oldest private military college, and both are majoring in Chinese. Coincidentally, they are also…
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Going Home to China
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Imagine yourself growing up in a world where only half of you is represented. Imagine yourself not being accepted into either racial/social/ethnic categories that you represent. Imagine being able to visibly tell the difference between yourself and everyone else around you with a quick glance around the room. This, along with many other feelings, are…
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APP-y Hour: Four Mobile Apps + One Card You Need When Studying Abroad in Shanghai
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After living in Shanghai for three months, I have learned that mobile apps are a huge deal in China. These apps are super convenient and have allowed me to stay within budget while enjoying all the Shanghai has to offer. It is imperative to have working smartphone, especially in a mobile consumerism-driven society like China.…
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Tips and Tricks for the First Few Weeks in China
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Shanghai, the metropolis of China, is a huge city with lots to offer. The Bund, a waterfront area with sky-high buildings and flashing lights, is located in the heart of the Shanghai, while the remainder of different neighborhoods across Shanghai each have their own unique feel. As China’s largest city, there are tons of different…
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My Journey Home: The Struggles of a Transatlantic Adoptee – A Digital Story
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This visit home, to both China and Hunan, enlightened me to who I really am and gave me appreciation for what I’m blessed with. Having been adopted from China by American parents, Caitlin always felt out of place in her family and community. So when she decided to study abroad in Shanghai, she knew she…
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