Opinionated content from personal perspectives
Finding Beijing’s Hidden Art in Day-to-Day Life
See Beijing a bit differently and find the art all around you.
Browsing: Opinion
“That’s Not Lo Mein. Those are Hakka Noodles!” When Indo-Chinese and Mainland Chinese Food come Face to Face
It’s so fascinating that where borders and differences divide us, Food whole-heartedly unites us. The…
Senioritis’ Lesser Known Cousin – Junioritis & How to Overcome it
Everyone has heard of senioritis, defined as “a supposed affliction of students in their final…
Are TOEFL Prep Courses Worth It? And How Do You Choose?
How to determine if that expensive language prep course is right for you.
The Types of Kids You Meet At Camp
Which Camp Kid were you?
Why is it OK Not To Know Your Plan After High School
Congratulations, you are 18 years old and a high school graduate! Now, tell me what…
Is Beijing’s Logo-mania Obsession Chic or Crass?
Summer shopping is here. The fancy discounts of 618, an annual shopping festival, just ended,…
Are You a Trailing Spouse? Should You Get Paid?
I haven’t been home in over three years now, and I’m sure that most of…
Expat Parents Share Their Tips For Cultivating Multilingualism In Third Culture Kids
I grew up in a bilingual household so I know firsthand how beneficial it is…
We Could Be Earth’s Heroes, Just For One Day
Quietly and without much ado this year, Earth Day is here again. In the midst…