SolomonL
Chinese expat in Australia
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About me
Chinese
Lives in Sydney
Registration: 07 October 2010
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networking events by collegeintern
Hello! I am a new member to this forum and hope to become a regular. I think it is very nice to have a network of people who can share their experiences and help each other out. I am currently a junior in college and I'm doing a semester abroad at ...
Manlin, I'm not into business, I'm a law/politics student, so I don't think the chambers will best suit me. But with your networking events, which category would be the closest to my academic disciplines. Read More
18 and wanting to move to Canberra, Australia for a year/permanently by chloemae1
I am currently 17, but I want to move to Australia next September. I will be 18 then. I lived in Australia for a year from 2000-2001 with my parents and ever since I have returned to the UK, I have wanted to go back. I need to ask some questions ...
The Immigration Department has announced a new point test for independent skilled immigration. http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm#h Check it out, and see if you are willing to practice any of the occupations on ... Read More
What is University life like in Canberra? by chloemae1
I would LOVE to go to Australia and it looks as though a Student visa would be very helpful. I wasn't thinking of going to university but thinking more about it sounds like a fantastic opportunity. I would be really nervous to commit myself but if ...
It's very expensive though. The rising Australian dollar, the rising costs of living. Read More
International schools by sqwilliams
What are the names for some international schools in beijing? We are moving to Beijing after living in Shanghai for 3 years. We have two kids ages 3 and 5. They both have been in full time school and I need to start looking for schools there. Please ...
the studyload is too heavy at local schools, homework going into late nights. Read More
Moving From US to Australia!!! by alerz67761
Hey, Ok so this is the deal Im moving from Arizona, US to Australia hopefully in January Im looking for help for a job... I want to so bad to work with animals and possibly looking for help getting a place to stay. Im 22 and a female and I need ...
The most popular job search websites are: mycareer.com.au seek.com.au If you move to Sydney, you could try contacting Taronga Zoo Read More
Chinese Australian going back to Bejing for holiday by SolomonL
Hi, I'm not an expat; I'm a first generation Australian who was born and raised in Beijing; been living in Sydney for the past 7+ years. I'm in the middle of my 5 year course of combined Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Laws at Macquarie ...
Solomon hi, join is on any given Tuesday (nearly) at one of our get-together / networking evenings. No need to drink alcohol, there are also soft drinks available. I also drink mainly soft drinks at the events because I drive and thus limit ... Read More
Coffee in Beijing is crazy expensive! by chinagbud
I just spent 95rmb on a half pound or less of coffee, does anyone know where I can buy some bulk coffee where I don't have to get a 2nd job to pay for it? I visit Changping and Chaoyang regularly, I would greatly appreciate any help, thanks:)
@ Solomon: Horses for Courses, Some are addicted to coffee, Some are addicted to tea. Some like it black and some like it white no matter the what no need to fight. :D Me? I'm addicted to breathing.Well, don't we all have to breathe? Another ... Read More
hi by AZpek
Hello, I am an expat in Beijing from the US. I am interested in travel around China and networking with expats in Beijing.
If you could wait until December this year when I visit my family in Beijing, then maybe I could travel around Beijing and the surrounding places with you. 2 more months till my holiday. I was born and raised in Beijing, but I'm an immigrant to ... Read More
set up Beijing Expat Golf Society by JoanPu
This is Joan here. I am setting up an expat golf society here in Beijing, we will play together on weekends in and around Beijing. If you have interest to join in, pls send me an e-mail to joan@openfairwaysasia.com to get application form. It is ...
A report written nearly 2 years ago, the statistics might have changed. But good for reference anyway: cybergolf.com/golf_news/china_now_one_of_worlds_most_expensive_places_for_golf Read More
Chinese Australian going back to Bejing for holiday
Hi, I'm not an expat; I'm a first generation Australian who was born and raised in Beijing; been living in Sydney for the past 7+ years. I'm in the middle of my 5 year course of combined Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Laws at Macquarie ... Read More
set up Beijing Expat Golf Society by JoanPu
This is Joan here. I am setting up an expat golf society here in Beijing, we will play together on weekends in and around Beijing. If you have interest to join in, pls send me an e-mail to joan@openfairwaysasia.com to get application form. It is ...
Golfing is expensive in Beijing. Read More
Coffee in Beijing is crazy expensive! by chinagbud
I just spent 95rmb on a half pound or less of coffee, does anyone know where I can buy some bulk coffee where I don't have to get a 2nd job to pay for it? I visit Changping and Chaoyang regularly, I would greatly appreciate any help, thanks:)
In Beijing, you could stop coffee and start enjoying some good Chinese tea Read More
Australian Clubs and Societies by ohzwap
Are there any Australian clubs or societies in Beijing?
anzabeijing.com/ The Australian & New Zealand Association of Beijing Read More