Does University Pay in China Support Western Habits?

Public Chinese Universities are funded by the state and therefore offer a sense of security to Foreign experts wanting to come to the country for employment. However, there is a trade off. The pay isn’t the highest offer out there to be had. The scale is commonly set between 4,000 RMB and 5,000 RMB per [...]

And we’re back…

I wish I could remember the TV host that coined that phrase. It’s just so darn catchy and appropriate at times. Well, here we are, together in 2010 and what better way to welcome in the new year than to welcome you with some new information about life and living in Jiujiang. This winter has [...]

1 year anniversary of the Sichuan Earthquake

One year ago today I sat at this computer fighting the heat, healing from an appendectomy, and hammering out a new lesson plan for classes as I felt the building waiver slightly. I felt the earth move…but only just a little – blog archive May 12, 2008 In contrast, last night the temps broke and [...]