Upon arrival, it\u2019s totally normal to feel a little out of your depth. It\u2019s a new place that you probably haven\u2019t been to before. It looks, smells and feels different and most of all its big! A few weeks in though and you feel totally at home and may even prefer it to your home town.<\/p>\n
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- How am I going to get around?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Will I be able to use public transport and taxis? Well, the metro is super easy to use and really inexpensive, as are taxis.\u00a0 Public transport is maybe a little easier once you know where you\u2019re going especially if your ability to voice your destination in a taxi is not quite up to scratch yet. If these aren\u2019t an option, you could bike! Simply download an App and you\u2019re good to go! It\u2019s also a great way to get your bearings and see things at your own pace.<\/p>\n
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- I don\u2019t know anyone!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Don\u2019t worry, everyone is in the same boat! First of all, get WeChat and you\u2019re set! There are hundreds of meet up groups you might want to join filled with people that share similar interests, along with groups of people who are employed in the same field as you. Shanghai has a huge expat community so when you\u2019re feeling lonely in your first few weeks, stick with it and watch your network grow.<\/p>\n
![\"Jayne2\"](\"images\/Jayne2.jpg\")
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- I don\u2019t speak Chinese how will I communicate with anyone?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Don\u2019t panic! The majority of expats that move to China don\u2019t speak Chinese. In Shanghai in particular, it is pretty easy to get by without speaking the language and if you have a few of the basics, it will be even easier. In some ways it means you can get really stuck in with the culture especially when it comes to food. Although, you will want to learn Mandarin when living in such an amazing City so don\u2019t hesitate to find a teacher and get started. It will be one of the best things you do!<\/p>\n
Along with the above, you will feel an abundance of other exciting things too so embark on your new journey and be ready for the adventure!<\/p>\n
![\"Jayne4\"](\"images\/Jayne4.jpg\")
<\/p>\nBy Jayne<\/p>\n
Associate Placement Consultant at Teaching Nomad<\/p>\n
About our company: Teaching Nomad is an American owned and operated education recruitment company based in Shanghai, China. Our goal and purpose is to help great teachers find great teaching jobs. Year round, we have hundreds of teaching job vacancies. Whether your goal is to be an ESL teacher or teach in an international school, we have a teaching job for you. You can browse jobs online at\u00a0www.teachingnomad.com\/job-search<\/a>\u00a0for the latest job openings. Teaching Nomad is here to make teaching in China easier, so please feel free to reach out and contact us with any questions or inquiries!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Moving abroad can be hard at first, and for most people it\u2019s a big decision. These feelings pass though and from there it\u2019s mostly the best journey of your life. For those who are wondering what it\u2019s like, here\u2019s a few feelings you may experience when you get to China, and perhaps what you\u2019re worrying about before you\u2019ve decided to make the move!<\/p>\n
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- This is so new!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Upon arrival, it\u2019s totally normal to feel a little out of your depth. It\u2019s a new place that you probably haven\u2019t been to before. It looks, smells and feels different and most of all its big! A few weeks in though and you feel totally at home and may even prefer it to your home town.<\/p>\n
- \n
- How am I going to get around?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Will I be able to use public transport and taxis? Well, the metro is super easy to use and really inexpensive, as are taxis. Public transport is maybe a little easier once you know where you\u2019re going especially if your ability to voice your destination in a taxi is not quite up to scratch yet. If these aren\u2019t an option, you could bike! Simply download an App and you\u2019re good to go! It\u2019s also a great way to get your bearings and see things at your own pace.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n- \n
- I don\u2019t know anyone!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Don\u2019t worry, everyone is in the same boat! First of all, get WeChat and you\u2019re set! There are hundreds of meet up groups you might want to join filled with people that share similar interests, along with groups of people who are employed in the same field as you. Shanghai has a huge expat community so when you\u2019re feeling lonely in your first few weeks, stick with it and watch your network grow.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n- \n
- I don\u2019t speak Chinese how will I communicate with anyone?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Don\u2019t panic! The majority of expats that move to China don\u2019t speak Chinese. In Shanghai in particular, it is pretty easy to get by without speaking the language and if you have a few of the basics, it will be even easier. In some ways it means you can get really stuck in with the culture especially when it comes to food. Although, you will want to learn Mandarin when living in such an amazing City so don\u2019t hesitate to find a teacher and get started. It will be one of the best things you do!<\/p>\n
Along with the above, you will feel an abundance of other exciting things too so embark on your new journey and be ready for the adventure!<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nBy Jayne<\/p>\n
Associate Placement Consultant at Teaching Nomad<\/p>\n
- I don\u2019t speak Chinese how will I communicate with anyone?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- I don\u2019t know anyone!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- How am I going to get around?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- This is so new!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- I don\u2019t speak Chinese how will I communicate with anyone?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- I don\u2019t know anyone!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n