Let’s be honest. Whether with a full team of planners, movers, and assistants behind you or by yourself, moving to China is one of the hardest things you will possibly ever do in your life. This is not just for first-time expats on their debut stint abroad, but for experienced expats, even career diplomats who are shellshocked at just how different an animal Beijing can be, how far from their expectations.
It is not a coincidence that each year, beijingkids dedicates an entire magazine issue to compiling all the resources you might need for a smooth transition to Beijing in the ‘Relocation Guide’ issue. This is information gathered in no small part due to the experiences of other Beijing families, who themselves learned the do’s and dont’s when living in China. Beijingkids continues to provide relevant and timely information for Beijing’s expat and local families alike. If you need the information, you will get it from us!
This is why we want to hear from you! Are you a Beijing-based family? Whether new to the ol’ Jing or an old hand at this game, we would like to hear about it. We want to know any and all of the following:
- what has made your stay here successful
- what you learned in your stay here
- what you would tell your pre-China or Pre-Beijing self if you had the chance
- Hacks on how to find your kids the best schools
- How you dealt with culture shock and a language barrier if you did not speak Chinese!
Truth be told, Beijing can feel quite lonely. Hearing about others who went through the same experiences makes us feel more at home. As they say, sharing is caring! And if you wish to share your stories, feel free to email markngina@beijing-kids.com.
We look forward to hearing from you and sharing your stories!
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