

Jo1965
English °µÍø½ûÇø in China
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5
About me
English
Lives in Shanghai
Registration: 22 March 2015
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Loneliness when you're abroad by Julien
Do you often feel lonely when you're abroad? I personaly suffered on week ends while I was in the UK. Even if I had several friends, I often missed my family and friends (from home). So I walked, visited museum, went to concerts, worked more... ...

I watch TV if I'm lonely. Well, online stuff that I like. Just being out among random people makes me miss my family and friends more. Read More


Healthcare in China by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in China ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in China? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...

I'm just coming up to the end of my first year in Shanghai. My employer provides very good health insurance which includes pre existing conditions. And for me, thank god it does! I had breast cancer 5 years ago and took a risk moving here. ... Read More


Chinese Public School by Roberta M
Anyone else with kids dealing with Chinese public schools? My daughter (7) just started First Grade and it's kind of driving me crazy already. She goes to school 8:10 to 4:10 but then has homework from the time she gets home at 5pm until ...

I work in a Shanghai private school. The vast majority of my Chinese students transfer here due to the unmanageable work load in their public schools. I think it's 'normal'. Read More


Loneliness when you're abroad by Julien
Do you often feel lonely when you're abroad? I personaly suffered on week ends while I was in the UK. Even if I had several friends, I often missed my family and friends (from home). So I walked, visited museum, went to concerts, worked more... ...

While I love where I work and am happy here I am still lonely. Doesn't help that my relationship ended when I moved. Read More