Well, this isn't the first time I tried this blog/journal online thingy. I tried it once and only lasted 3 entries. Hmmmm, I used to keep handwritten journals for as long as I can remember, but I stopped in college. I kinda wished I didn't. Oh well, college is over and I am off to China. But I promised myself I will at least keep some kind of a diary or journal of my experiences in China.
Yep, In five days, I am boarding a plane (more like 3 planes) to Shanghai, China, where I will spend at least a year teaching English. I have a contract with KaiEn English Language Center in the city, a place where I will be teaching young business professionals conversational English. Also, I will be introducing new vocabulary to them so they can discuss business, as well as history, politics, religion, philosophy and etc. Basically, my students will have some knowledge of English; they are just not fluent.
On a more personal note, I have no clue what will happen to me once I arrive at the Pudong International Airport in Shanghai. All I know is that the recruiter from the school will pick me up and take me to the hotel that they had provided for me. I have to look for an apartment, set up a bank account, convert from a tourist visa to a work visa, get a physical (required in the contract) and buy a local cell phone (no way I can afford a international cell phone). At the same time, I'm kinda worried it will be hard to make friends, everyone here in San Antonio keeps saying that no one will speak English. Well, if everyone spoke English over there, I wouldn't be going over there in the first place. Maybe, I'm stressing myself too much over the friend thing. The teachers at the school are probably really cool people and will be open-minded.
Not sure when is the next time I'll write: on the plane or after I arrived in Shanghai. As for now, I have LOTS of packing to do!
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