“The story of a young blind woman whose application for a Chinese university’s entrance exams was rejected due to her visual disability has sparked discussion across Chinese social media.” ReadContinue readingWhat’s on Weibo: ‘Rejected for Being Blind’
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City Weekend Beijing: “Gap Year: Is It Really Worth Your Time?”
When I graduated from high school and embarked on what would become two gap years, I started to call myself “the drifting spinster.” Spinster, because I was single and singleContinue readingCity Weekend Beijing: “Gap Year: Is It Really Worth Your Time?”
City Weekend Beijing: “Live Like a Local With These 5 Useful Language Tips”
“The Chinese language can drive you crazy, but learning Chinese is not impossible and can be—dare we say it—a lot of fun. Get the lowdown on how to get yourContinue readingCity Weekend Beijing: “Live Like a Local With These 5 Useful Language Tips”
City Weekend: “When Your Child is Being Bullied by their Chinese Classmates”
“Bullying happens all over the world. Victims are targeted for a variety of reasons, but much of it comes down to perceived differences. If your child attends a localContinue readingCity Weekend: “When Your Child is Being Bullied by their Chinese Classmates”
City Weekend Beijing: “How to Tackle the Complex World of Calculus”
Calculus—the name alone is enough to make high school students groan. So what can calculus teachers do to make this demanding subject a little less dull and confusing? We talkedContinue readingCity Weekend Beijing: “How to Tackle the Complex World of Calculus”
City Weekend Beijing: “Education: Public Speaking”
Everybody loves a cool, calm and confident public speaker—they make teachers drool and parents quiver with pride. But the prospect of giving a speech fills a lot of us withContinue readingCity Weekend Beijing: “Education: Public Speaking”
City Weekend: “Your Complete Kids’ Summer Camps Guide” review
Be a Survivalist Beijing can be a tough place to live, but if you thought the countryside was any easier, then think again. Imagine’s Survival Summer Camp sends kids agesContinue readingCity Weekend: “Your Complete Kids’ Summer Camps Guide” review
City Weekend Beijing: “Family: Third Culture Kids”
When a stranger asks you where you come from, do you break into a cold sweat? If so, you might be a Third Culture Kid (TCK). The term refers toContinue readingCity Weekend Beijing: “Family: Third Culture Kids”
City Weekend Beijing: “Family: Teaching Your Child Manners”
You know that age when kids keep asking why, why, why? Well, we’ve been asking that too—why is it important to be polite? And what is the best way toContinue readingCity Weekend Beijing: “Family: Teaching Your Child Manners”
City Weekend Beijing: “Memoirs of a Rolling Stone”
Quite honestly, I have no clue where I am from. People want a simple answer; they want to squeeze you into a well-defined box. What people don’t want is theContinue readingCity Weekend Beijing: “Memoirs of a Rolling Stone”