When it comes to choosing where to study abroad, Europe has a classic appeal but on the other side of the world, lies a road less traveled and an adventure less explored. China is roughly the size of the USA with four times the population and is a haven for international exchange. High school history classes might throw the names of a few dynasties into a lesson or two, but the country is too o...
Kristen Mankosa
Kristen Mankosa spent six months studying, living, and working abroad in Shanghai, where she fell in love with the city, its people, and the food! She graduated from Virginia Tech with two Bachelor’s degrees in both English & Communications, and minored in International Studies. Kristen is currently living in Gainesville, Florida and working as a freelance writer; saving money toward a yearlong, ‘round-the-world, career break.
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The word “student” in Chinese, xuéshēng (schway-shung), is comprised of two characters: Xué, to study or learn; and Shēng, meaning raw, to live or grow. Someone who is a xuéshēng is literally a person who is learning to live and grow. Studying abroad in China is a chance to step outside comfort zones and learn about a complete...