Having settled back into everyday life, I have finally had the time to sit and reflect on my month abroad. Even though I am writing this post in Brisbane’s sunny,...
[caption id="attachment_6636" align="alignright" width="225"] This photo was taken in the foyer of my work. Because it's almost Chinese New Year they have some traditional new year decorations on the windows.[/caption] I’ve...
I have arrived and survived my first seven days in the New York of the East! It feels as though I’ve already been here for half a lifetime, so much...
1. KTV Myself and the other interns were lucky enough to go to karaoke on the weekend with the Absolute team in Shanghai. It was a really fun night and everyone...
So much to do, so much to see With the plethora of weekend events and career speaker series that Absolute Internship offers on all their programs, life in London has been...
[caption id="attachment_6519" align="alignright" width="300"] This picture I took of the view from our apartment is deceiving, it is actually very cold outside. [/caption]From lawyers in Giorgio Armani suits to dancers...
Nestled in the trendy suburb of Shoreditch, where the streets are lined with endless cafes and authentic English pubs, it is quite easy to miss the brick entrance to the...
After almost 15 years of studying, the internship in China here in Shanghai would be my first working experience. Finally I could get a better idea of how is it...
I really enjoy working, yes you sure you read that right, don’t worry you are not insane. It has been just around 3 weeks now, and I am happy to say...
I really enjoy working, yes you sure you read that right, don’t worry you are not insane.
Well to be honest, my first 2 days in Shanghai, were quite an unexpected journey, as soon as I touched down I already had the feeling of homesickness, never leaving...
If you want a completely different and challenging experience, I have absolutely no doubt China is the best place for you! This past week has been crazy and Shanghai is...
I left Australia on Christmas night and arrived at Hong Kong International Airport at 5am on the 26th of December. I made my own way to the accommodation by train...
In China, the official currency is called (人民币) ren min bi (literally, “the people’s money”), and the (元) yuan, is the basic unit of ren min bi. You’ll typically see...
Beijing is beautiful all year round, but its temperature across the four seasons usually covers a wide range from 40 °C to -20 °C! Typically, the nicest and most comfortable...
Lucky for Londoners, they don’t need to worry about switching their clothes too much when the seasons change. London has a temperate climate without any extremes, so winters aren’t unbearably...
It was time for a breath of fresh air. Literally. We said farewell to the massive crowds and highly urbanised scene of Shanghai for the more laid-back city of Nanjing...
Hi! My name is Megan Lipsys, a Bachelor of Design student studying Interior design. I have been living in Brisbane, Australia for the past three years where I have also been...
My Hong Kong internship is technically my first ever fulltime working experience, so you can imagine my nerves, my excitement, and my anticipations. When I arrived at the office on...
The Fast East is booming now and if you’re lucky enough to be able to travel and get an internship in China, you’ll need to know a few things before...
