In less than three short weeks I will be leaving for a new home: Qingdao, China. I am looking forward to teaching there and learning more about Chinese culture and people.
Frequently (and Not-So-Frequently)Asked Questions:
1. Where is Qingdao?
It's the city in red on the map to the right.
2. What will you be doing there?
I will be working as a middle school teacher. I'm really excited to be getting back into middle school, even though I loved working in elementary last year in Nigeria.
3. How long will you be there?
I have made a commitment to be there for two years, though I am definitely thinking that I may stay for longer. We'll just have to see. At this point, I am not planning on making any visits to the States during the next two years.
4. Will you learn Chinese?
I will be learning Mandarin. I'll have lessons 3 days a week.
5. What is the food like?
From what I can tell, there is a lot of seafood, and it's awesome. I'm really looking forward to it.
6. What is transportation like?
Currently taxis, public buses, and walking are the main modes of transport. Because Qingdao is rather hilly, bicycles are impractical. Random transportation note about Qindao: the longest bridge in the world was just completed there connecting Qingdao to the Huangdao district across Jiaozhou Bay.
7. When do you leave?
I will be departing on or around July 21. I will be returning for sure during the summer of 2013.
I am looking forward to sharing more about my travels and life as a Westerner in the Far East. Feel free to stop by from time to time to see my stumbles, victories, joys, and frustrations of living somewhere completely new!
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