Au Pair BLOG
December Culture Activity: Making Dumplings
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Dumplings are a traditional Chinese food. Chinese people usually eat dumplings on New Year’s Eve. Eating dumplings with the whole family is a symbol of family reunion. There are also many families who will make dumplings together and share the fun of making dumplings. Recently, the weather in Shanghai
Cultural Adjustment to China
Culture shock is a normal response among cultural exchange participants. It is the emotional and behavioral reaction to living and working in another culture. The culture shock can feel like a roller coaster ride as the physical, emotional and mental highs and lows come in waves. Everyone will experience culture
Follow your dreams!
Milena Miletic found that there were some similarities in good personality quality between Chinese people and locals in her homeland. They both are hospitable. Besides, Chinese also are kind to foreigners particularly. Milena got special care form others, whenever she was in China.What surprised her was that Chinese people also have a lot
Life in one of the world’s metropolitan cities can be extraordinary and full of amazing moments
After arriving in Shanghai, Igor Jovanovic was surprised at Chinese culture and the beautiful cityscape. He has to say that China is a very interesting, unusual, beautiful and inspiring country. He could not believe that he had lived in China for three months. During this program, Igor learned Mandarin and Chinese
Four common statements you wont hear from your host family
“Thank you” When you help a stranger or someone outside your Chinese home, they would always say “thank you” to you. “Thank you for opening a door for me” or ”thank you for helping me with this”. However, at home, when your host mom passes a tea pot to your
6 reasons to do Au pair in Beijing
1. It is the best place to learn mandarin Being one of the largest populated places on earth, there are so many languages spoken in China, Mandarin being the most spoken language. This tends to attract au pair’s who choose China, as they want to learn or improve their mandarin.