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  • APP-y Hour: Four Mobile Apps + One Card You Need When Studying Abroad in Shanghai

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    APP-y Hour: Four Mobile Apps + One Card You Need When Studying Abroad in Shanghai

    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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    Tips and Tricks for the First Few Weeks in China

    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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    My Journey Home: The Struggles of a Transatlantic Adoptee – A Digital Story

    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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