Category: Shanghai

East Nanjing Road at Night Shanghai is an incredible city where there are always fun things to do, delicious foods to eat, and wonderful people to meet. Having the opportunity to live and work in Shanghai is an experience that will shape you personally and professionally for years to come. Here is a list of […]

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My experience in Shanghai with Connect-123 during the summer of 2019 brought me memories that remain close to my heart to this day, more than a year later. From meeting new people, with whom I still keep in touch with, to trying new things like rock climbing! and finding out more about my passions, like […]

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This summer I spent two months in Shanghai as an intern teaching English to migrant students. I enjoyed the freedom and space for creativity that I was granted while crafting my lesson plans.

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Joy is a pre-med student at Carleton College studying Psychology and Neuroscience. She chose to do a summer internship in Shanghai to get firsthand experience of medicine and public health. And although she wasn’t a seasoned traveler, Joy embraced an opportunity to gain experience abroad working alongside physicians who could help her develop new skills […]

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Jesse Linkhorn did an internship in Shanghai last summer focused on economic development, finance, and business. He spent two incredible months in China working at a Shanghai-based management consulting firm. Fast-forward some 12 months, and Jesse has a lot to celebrate. He graduated from Rhodes College with a Business and Economics degree, his sister got […]

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Our five internship and volunteer destinations may be major international cities: Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Dublin, and Shanghai, but that does not mean it’s all concrete and skyscrapers for our interns! These locations are extremely diverse, both culturally and geographically. And while there is adventure awaiting just outside the city limits, did you know […]

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China is a massive country, brimming with stunning natural beauty, sprawling urban centers, and an incredible history stretching back thousands of years. Since you’ll probably only have limited time on your trip to China, we’ve done our best to bring you the top places to visit, from the cultural heritage sites, to the natural attractions, […]

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Take a look at these remarkable photos taken by our interns and volunteers and get a unique insight into life in South Africa, Argentina, Spain, Ireland, and China. This year, the entries ranged from breathtaking landscapes to furry friends, from cultural traditions to scenes from everyday life. Here are all the entries from our 2014 […]

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We’re kicking off a series of interviews designed to give you an insider’s perspective on the cities you love! Jimmy from Team Shanghai starts us off with some of his local favorites! You grew up in central China, what is your favorite part about living in Shanghai? Shanghai is a very international and dynamic city. […]

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One key aspect of spending time abroad is of course, sampling the local culinary delights. But, figuring out what drink to order in certain circumstances can be just as important! Here’s a quick guide to drinking like a local in 5 of our favorite countries around the world! Argentina Fernet con Coca You can’t go […]

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