FREE Internships in China

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FREE Internships in China

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Did you know that you can move to China for FREE? Yes!

Keep reading to find out more.

It’s understandable that deciding to pack up and leave to work in a different country is an enormous

choice to make. Not to mention the different culture and lifestyle, it can be stressful for a young adult

trying to sculpt the future ahead. You may have been asking yourself, “Is it worth it?” Let me answer that for you. Yes! It is the most worth it decision you will ever make. Here are some of the reasons how and why China is a great place for foreigners to work in.

How do I get free internships in China?

With all the benefits that you can have, you might

be worried about the expenses that are

accompanied by your interest in such

programs.

Make Use of ConnectionsYour university may be affiliated with various

universities around the globe. Chances are, it is also connected to a company or university in different countries which can make your internship in China

within your reach

China is aware that maintaining connections with various international universities will benefit their

country in a lot of ways. Therefore, all it takes now is for you to explore the external connections of your

university and look for your desired program.

DIY: Do It Yourself Sadly, not all universities are strongly connected to companies, which poses

challenges for the student who are highly

interested in international internship

programs.

With the vast scope and capabilities of technology, your internship program may only be one click away!

Online application for an internship, or even job opportunities can be performed which will completely

waive the cost of your search. Instead of signing up for agencies which will look for opportunities on your

behalf, you can just perform the task by yourself.

Seek Scholarships

If you are a student with highly qualified credentials, then this will not be a problem at all.

To completely cut the cost of living and other expenses for international internship programs,

scholarship applications will surely be first in your list of actions to be taken. There are tons of

scholarships available to students, especially for those who are academically strong. When applying for scholarships, you can search for locally offered scholarships in your university or government, or

check international offerings.

You Must Speak English

Of course, living in a country which speaks a

different language as opposed to what you are

accustomed can be extremely frustrating at

times.

Not being able to communicate with the people around you and using hand gestures to express yourself are some of the challenges you should

expect. However, English is still considered to be the international language which makes it in demand especially in countries which do not speak native

English.

Instead of thinking of the obstacles of not being able to understand Chinese, why not make use of

your edge? Native English speakers are highly encouraged to teach English in China, especially

now that it is already included in their basic education.

Outside-the-Box Thinking

Surrounding yourself with the same old

things will eventually bore you out, right?

This psychology also applies to work, especially when new ideas are required to be generated. Growing in a community that you are already adapted to makes the environment predictable, thus, causing boredom and

loss of interest for the participants in the said community. That is exactly why you are seen to be a

very valuable player in the game.

So if you think that being a foreigner is your weakness that will make you unwanted by your co-workers,

then you are mistaken. Having different cultures and rational views are strong factors in contributing to

new ideas to a company which is significant in providing a surprise factor to the market.

Expansion of your Network

One of the vital factors in being known in your field

is achieved by gaining connections and the only way to achieve this is to

know people.

If you contain yourself in a single place, probably a place where you grew up, your connections will be limited to your childhood friends and neighbors, or your classmates from school. Your involvement in university organizations and exposure to various

community projects surely helps in expansion of your network. However, to have an edge over others, why

not take your connections to the next level?

Stepping out of your comfort zone and working in other countries will not only win you some colleagues

but also aid you in developing yourself. From lunch meetings to social gatherings, any event you attend is an avenue for you to get to know personalities which

may help you in your future endeavors.

Breaking Down Cultural Barriers

There is nothing wrong with accepting the fact that

Western and Eastern cultures are highly different from one

another

With the continuous advancement in technology, the barrier between these two cultures is slowly being broken down. Some effective means of making this breakage happen are movies and songs, which are

considered to be the most efficient way in expressing details about our personal experiences.