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\nMy first experience of international internships began in 2014, when I decided to go for six weeks in China. I slightly knew where I was going, what food, how can survive. But that did not stop me!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The project called \u00abDare to Dream\u00bb. Interns from twelve countries (Malaysia, USA, Morocco, Poland, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Australia, Taiwan, Egypt, Turkey, France, Canada) worked with me in the summer school. We teach the children English, and talked about the culture of our country. During the trip we lived in several cities: Beijing, Tianjin, Xi’an, Zhangye. The greater amount of time spent in Tianjin (two weeks living with host families and prepared for the project) and Zhangye (summer school, where we were working, it was there). My observations about China, you will find in this article.<\/p>\n

1. Geography<\/strong><\/p>\n

China \u2013 the third country in the world in the occupied territory (after Russia and Canada). Shanghai and Beijing \u2013 the two most densely populated city in the world. China is very diverse topography. On its territory there are high mountains and plateaus, and valleys, and deserts and vast plains. In general, the nature of beauty just incredible! Recall, or Rainbow Mountain Natural Park Zhangjiajie, which became the prototype of the natural environment in the “Avatar” movie.<\/p>\n

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Zhangjiajie Park and Rainbow Mountain Photo: http:\/\/cheaptrip.livejournal.com\/25536901.html<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As for the temperature in summer it is very hot (up to 35 degrees), so that all Chinese women are hiding under umbrellas. But winter is quite chilly (average 4 degrees, but in Harbin because of Icy air penetrating from Siberia, the temperature can drop to -18 degrees). However, half of China’s lives without central heating. Just to save energy we have decided that the city south of the Yangtze River will manage without a central heating system. For example, in Beijing or Harbin apartments have the battery, but the people of Shanghai to wear winter garments at home. My friends, the Chinese go in jackets, always spattered with toothpaste, because it is necessary to wash the winter fully dressed.<\/p>\n

In China, such a large, only one time zone. Therefore, in China’s western provinces it begins to dawn at 10 am, and in the east \u2013 the darkness can occur almost immediately after dinner.<\/p>\n

2. Population<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overcrowding \u2013 it is true and not a joke. How many people in China! Many \u2013 a weak word to describe their number. Everywhere endless queues, whether it is a shop, caf\u00e9, bus stop or the Great Wall of China. Every fifth person in the world \u2013 Chinese. Be especially wary in China during the Chinese New Year (February), otherwise you just crush the Chinese crowd that hurry home to celebrate the festival.<\/p>\n

The main features of the Chinese:<\/p>\n

1) it is impossible to determine their age, they look very young;
\n2) all firmly believe in the uniqueness of their nation. Firstly, they are one of the most ancient civilizations, and secondly, they are sure that everything has been invented in their country: paper, the compass, gunpowder, printing, watches, silk ice cream. Yes, and just Chinese \u2013 a real mystery: for the letter they use the characters for food \u2013 sticks, for protection \u2013 the Great Wall.<\/p>\n

3. Trains<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Chinese love to move around the country en masse, so train them unusual. About speed and comfortable, I will not speak, this is clear. But ordinary trains \u2013 is another matter. They are located in a compartment than four shelves as we have, and six! Before we went to Xi’an seventeen hours, but none of the Chinese did not change clothes, besides all lay on their beds under a blanket in a shoe! The light turns off the train at 22:00, at the same time and the toilet stops working. And even if our trains is disabled ambient light, the small still always there, but here everything is turned off!<\/p>\n

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On the train. Photo: Alain Radina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Also, travelers have the opportunity to buy a sedentary ticket or a ticket without a seat. Some trainees have “lucky” to get to Shanghai with a ticket without a seat. This means that where you “fall”, there is your place. Therefore, these “lucky” to huddle under the shells of fire extinguishers in the aisles on the floor, on other people’s suitcases.<\/p>\n

Tip: buy tickets to any destination in advance.<\/p>\n

4. Food<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Chinese have a cult food, they never miss a meal \u2013 it is holy! Chinese traditional greeting \u2013 may sound like \u2013 instead of the usual us “how are you doing\u00bb: \u00ab\u4f60 \u5403\u996d \u4e86 \u5417?\u00bb ( “No chshifan le ma?”), Which is translated into Russian as “Have you eaten?”. Chinese cuisine is very sharp in most provinces. Be ready!<\/p>\n

5. Language<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mandarin Chinese is the official language in the country. In it more than eighty thousand characters. On average, the Chinese, who graduated from university, knows five thousand characters. However, China is inhabited by 55 people, communicating to 206 languages, so the country’s overall writing and pronunciation is different. In this connection, on TV on every channel at the bottom of the screen there is always a running line with the characters.<\/p>\n

6. Children<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chinese children are very shy. At the lesson they are difficult to stir up and cause to express their point of view. Even when asked, they will rise from their seats, without raising his head, cast a glance classmates as if asking permission to answer, and then quietly utter what they wanted to say. These are children from thirteen to seventeen. In restless, active kids and students is no longer distributed.<\/p>\n

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Chinese children. Photo: Alain Radina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My fellow Chinese are saying that the reason for closure of Chinese adolescents is focus on their studies, because the competition in the universities is incredibly high. By the way, this is why we have been working in summer school: parents send their children to school even during the holidays.<\/p>\n

7. The poses in the photo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, the Chinese do love cute pictures: take the same posture on the incredible group shots and put fingers.<\/p>\n

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Two finger peace symbol Photo: http:\/\/www.withhusbandintow.com\/you-know-youre-in-southeast-asia-when\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

8. The Fortune Cookie<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contrary to popular belief it is not a Chinese tradition. These cookies invented in 1920 in San Francisco, one of the working factories for the production of noodles.<\/p>\n

9. Ping Pong<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perhaps the most popular Chinese game.<\/p>\n

10. Panda<\/strong><\/p>\n

All pandas living in the world, live in China. The only pandas that are beyond the boundaries of China, leased by the Chinese authorities. If in a foreign country they are born cubs, they are also considered to be the property of Beijing.<\/p>\n

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Global Citizen AIESEC<\/strong> \u2013 internship program volunteer. Member lives with an international team and work in a social project, which lasts 6-8 weeks. Would you also dive into the Chinese culture or the culture of any other country? Then join the international team aysekerov.<\/p>\n

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