intern abroad / internship in China

Find your internship in Shanghai, Beijing or Guangzhou?

Track Down Internship Sources

It’s now time to find that ideal internship that perfectly fits all your goals and needs. So, where do you find internships? Try these resources:

Networking Sources. Tell everyone you know that you are looking for a specific type of Internship; these people should include your family, your friends (at school and at home), your family’s friends, your professors, past employers, alumni, etc. Just as with job-hunting, networking may be one of your best sources for internships. Continue reading »

Determine Your Internship Goals !

Before you can even start thinking about finding an internship, you need to spend time reflecting on your goals for obtaining an internship. Consider these questions:

• What are your specific career interests? An internship is a great tool to help you define your career goals. For example, if you’re majoring in history, but have an eye on a political career, you might consider an internship with a local or state politician. Or, an internship can help further refine your career goals. Continue reading »

Finding an apartment to rent online is not easy in China. There are thousands of apartments on the Internet and it is hard to tell the quality, even if they look very good in the picture. You will have to spend some time at it. If you see a really good one and it is available, contact the landlord or the agency and visit it as soon as possible. After visiting you can ask them to keep the apartment for you, but the landlord won’t hold it long without a deposit. Continue reading »

Citizens for entry into, exit from and transit through China. Citizens of most countries are required to obtain a China visa before entering China.
There are 2 categories of ordinary Chinese visas for students, which are respectively marked with the letters X and F.

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The return of Hong Kong to mainland China in 1997 and Macau in 1999 made these areas official Special Administrative Regions (SARs) of the People’s Republic of China, although they retain their own laws, currency, and taxes. Though the British governed Hong Kong for 150 years and the Portuguese ruled Macau for 400 years, these spots have always maintained their Chinese character, along with a bit of European flair. Yet so many years of independence from the mainland have given Hong Kong and Macau a unique flavor that you won’t find anyplace else on the mainland. Continue reading »

With over 17 million residents, Shanghai is not only the largest city in China, it’s also the biggest in the world by some counts. In this flourishing commercial and financial center, East meets West in a striking blend of world cultures. Historic European buildings stand regally along its busy river, a reminder of its colonial past, while Asian temples and old-style Chinese neighborhoods hint at the more ancient culture. The real heart of Shanghai is in its fast-paced business and social scenes. This city is all about energy, and it is hard not to feel the excitement pulsing behind its futuristic skyscrapers when you first arrive. Continue reading »

Students who intend to study in China need to apply and get student visa by applying to nearby or any Chinese diplomatic missions. A student visa for China to study for more than six months is named as ‘X Visa’ and the student’s visa required for China to study for less than six months is named as ‘F Visa’. When applying for a student visa, an admission notice from the receiving university is necessary. More details can be acquired from the Chinese diplomatic mission. Continue reading »

Proud capital and seat of power, Beijing wields an amazing amount of influence over this vast nation. All provinces live by Beijing; they set their clocks by Beijing time and speak Beijing’s Mandarin dialect in their schools, businesses, and local government. This city is the heart and soul of the nation, and the presence of central government is strongly felt here. In fact, politics is one of the main reasons why many foreigners come to Beijing, from diplomatic positions at one of the many embassies to journalists who keep the world informed of what this mighty giant is up to. Continue reading »

China is a country of 9,600,000 square kilometres in size, with a population of more than 1,200,000,000. Chinese civilization dates back 5000 years ago, and her unique culture and tradition attracts more and more international visitors. The past twenty years have witnessed China as one of the fastest growing countries in the world. Continue reading »

The best times to visit Shanghai are in spring or autumn. The city has a subtropical maritime monsoon climate, with four distinct seasons. Generally, the warm spring and cool autumn are the more comfortable seasons. While summer and winter are far less pleasant. Overall, Shanghai enjoys a mild and moist climate.

Shanghai’s temperature is the highest in July and August. For ten days or so in these two months, the temperature can reach 35 degrees centigrade. Continue reading »