Dating across cultural boundaries does bring additional challenges, but the rewards, as in any successful relationship, are obviously worth it.
Special thanks to contributions from Josh Wilkes and Adam Mulvey. Happy 11.11!
Many come to China as an English teacher, but few come to China as an Educational Ambassador (EA). So, what is an EA?
Once again, Shanghai staff traveled around to Quzhou, Wenzhou, Lishui, and surrounding cities to visit host schools and Educational Ambassadors at work! All photos were taken by AYC Staff.
Budgeting tips for living in China
Ahh, Fall! We might not have Pumpkin Spice Lattes here in the PRC, but that's hardly an excuse not to celebrate Fall. It's the perfect time of year to take class outside; teach about fall traditions and the way westerners essentially celebrate the season. Here's our collection of classroom activities to mark this time of year!
Cover photo c/o www.meaningfulmama.com
Here are 7 crazy facts about China
...And it's all because I showed up late to class that one time.
Cover Photo c/o Diego Jimenez on Unsplash.
Videos can be incredibly useful in the ESL Classroom, especially if your students have short attention spans and you're looking to cater to different learning styles. If you're looking to add something new to your lesson plans or free and fun resources, look no further: Here's several great videos to incorporate into your foreign language class.
Cover Photo c/o Sora Sagano on Unsplash.
China is about as different from the West as it gets. Living abroad is exciting and eye-opening, but sometimes we long for the familiar. What do you do when homesickness strikes?
Cover Photo c/o Andrew Branch on Unsplash.
Here's the highlights reel from both week-long Orientations: August 14-21, and September 3-9, 2017. Cover photo was taken from our office, overlooking People's Park! Cover photo c/o Panda Ren
Here's three rules to live by when maintaining order in a Chinese classroom.
Cover photo by Green Chameleon, c/o Unsplash
China-fy your social media and get inspired to travel! here's a few resources for learning HSK, seeing beautiful scenery, and more!
These are great alternatives to Western websites and other resources when your VPN isn’t working. Or, maybe you're one of the brave souls who wants to navigate China like the locals! Either way, sometimes when in Rome, it's nice to do like the Romans. In addition, there's Chinese alternatives to Uber, Amazon, and social media.
I lived in a Tier 3 city from 2015-2016, teaching at a public high school through AYC. The cost of living in a city like mine is incredibly low. Living within your means is more than possible.
A look into the train system in China
Read about the Emerging Leaders Delegation, and their visit to Shanghai here!
A comparison between teaching in a public school compared to a training center
Jerrika shares her experiences after participating in the AYC Program from 2013 to 2014.
Hey AYCers!
In honor of their 20th Anniversary GoAbroad.com is offering $500 scholarships toward meaningful travel for 20 travelers! In other words, the folks over at GoAbroad want to help fund your endeavors abroad.
For current applicants for AYC 2017-18: these scholarship could go toward your year in China! All you have to do is show proof of your enrollment in AYC and fill out a brief application! As someone who has spent a lot of time abroad, I can tell you that every penny helps. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity :)
For AYC alumni: these scholarships are being offered for all GoAbroad programs; so, if you are planning to stay abroad and teach, looking for work abroad etc. this is a great chance to get some extra money to help you on your way!
The deadline for applying is July 28th.
More details and the application itself can be found here: https://www.goabroad.com/20-years-of-goabroad-scholarships
Go forth and set the world on fire!
100 English books were sent to Samantha Hubner's school placement in Quzhou No.1 High School, as part of a book drive she spearheaded for her students.