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American

Lives in Shanghai

Speaks English, basic mandarin

Registration: 16 May 2012

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10 years ago
BarboraB

Hair color majirel 5,07 by BarboraB

Hi all, I am looking for a hair color Loreal majirel 5,07 does anyone know, where to buy hair color which are for salons? I mix the color myself thank you

KrisD

hmm, have you checked Taobao.com? or an english speaking salon, like Tony & Guy? Read More

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10 years ago
guoc

Let's hang out! I would love some company in Shanghai:) by guoc

Hi all, Just got to Shanghai, and I'm here until late August. Would love to make some friends! Brief background-- I'm a New Yorker through and through, but I go to uni in Houston so I consider myself part-time Texan. Would love to watch ...

KrisD

Welcome! Some good areas to live are Former french concession (scenic, vintage arch, cafes and restaurants), and Jing'an (central and also many good eats) Sorry leaving town this week for holiday home- but maybe plan a meet up next year! Bean ... Read More

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10 years ago
Evaleintje

Native dutch girl looking for a job in Shanghai by Evaleintje

Hi I'm Eveline Soon Ill obtain my bachelor degree in kindergarten teaching. At the same time, Ill obtain a post-graduate in teaching moral and ethics in primary school. I plan to live in Shanghai for a few years, starting from July 2015, so ...

KrisD

Hi there! Check out some english teaching schools like English first, Disney English, and Wall street english. I've had friends work for them- tho many classes they teach are after school, evening, and weekends. (Which is hard socially) but ... Read More

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10 years ago
maurivee

Hi everibody! by maurivee

Hi everybody! Just found this website and think it is the right place where to be;) I'm Maurizio, italian designer. I'll move to Shanghai in January 2015 for studying and working. I lived abroad in the past, but I think that moving to ...

KrisD

Hey there, I am also an industrial designer! How long will you stay in Shanghai? I've been working here 5 years- met my now husband and life is good. Shanghai is pretty cosmopolitan- its easy to get around with basic mandarin and english. ... Read More

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10 years ago
Rajy

Mothers in Shanghai, Huangpu district by Rajy

Hoping to meet other mothers in Huangpu district. I have a one year old daughter.

KrisD

Hi Rajy! I have a 15 month son, we live by Jing 'An. If looking for playgroups- check out ShanghaiMamas.org. Kris Read More

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10 years ago
cathyosullivan

Recommended place to live in china? by cathyosullivan

Hey I'm moving to china in September to teach, I can't decide where to move, I was thinking shanghai because it's the capital, I'm Irish and it's my first time away from home so I know I'll be homesick, has anyone got any ...

KrisD

Hi There! I'm from the US, been living in SH for 5 yrs. Shanghai is very livable- less traffic and not as spread out as Beijing. Most young professionals live in Puxi (vs. Pudong) Former french concession area, which has history, cafes, bars, ... Read More

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10 years ago
ehi_ale

Is Shanghai a good choice? by ehi_ale

Hi everybody, I'm Ale, 32, italian, and I'm planning to go to China for three months. I'll be there with my girlfriend, who's chinese and is going to work as an intern. I'm planning, but I'm not yet completely sure! ...

KrisD

Yes- most uni's have mandarin courses. Check out East Normal university, Jiao Tong Uni, and Shanghai University (my husband studied there, and has pretty good mandarin) Yes there's plenty of concerts, both western and local: Mao ... Read More

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10 years ago
cb127909

American searching for room in Shanghai by cb127909

Hello! My name is Caleigh. I am a recent graduate from Ohio University, and I will be interning in Shanghai beginning in August. I am looking for a room to rent for three months. I am clean, a non-smoker, openminded and interested in learning about ...

KrisD

What area of the city are you looking for? what's your budget? Read More

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10 years ago
ehi_ale

Is Shanghai a good choice? by ehi_ale

Hi everybody, I'm Ale, 32, italian, and I'm planning to go to China for three months. I'll be there with my girlfriend, who's chinese and is going to work as an intern. I'm planning, but I'm not yet completely sure! ...

KrisD

Hi Ale, What other cities are you considering? Between Beijing vs Shanghai, Beijing is well known for their language programs. SH also has sufficient ones as well- for only studying 3 months it won't make a very big difference. Do note that ... Read More

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10 years ago
ray_sdlnk

Parents - What to do with old toys? by ray_sdlnk

Hi Everyone! I'm a parent of two (one 4-year old and one 2-year old), and I've noticed that a lot of parents find it annoying to have to continually switch out toys for kids as they get older. I'm curious how a toy-subscription service would do in ...

KrisD

Hi there! There was a toy subscription service here a few years back started by some expat moms, but it no longer exists.(as far as I could tell) You can google around- there was one or two articles written about it when it first started. For us, ... Read More

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10 years ago
mircea1997

Shanghai house by mircea1997

What is the average price to rent a Shanghai office for a small company ?

KrisD

Define "small" How many people or how many square meters are you looking for? And also depends on what area. Some really small companies just rent apartments.... Read More

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10 years ago
phasad23

What's the first step to "stepping out" by phasad23

Hi all! Great to be here with everyone. I am planning to go to Shanghai in June of 2017 and stay for at least 6 months. I have my beloved wife and 2 yr. old son and we are not sure about what steps (in the right order) to take to be ready to ...

KrisD

Hi there! Is this for work? Or leisure? That may drastically determine your lifestyle and range of housing, nursery school (etc) International schools are pricey here- Kindergarten is about as much as a private university Stateside. As a family, ... Read More

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10 years ago
Teejo

Meeting Americans in Shanghai by Teejo

New to Shanghai. Looking to meet Americans.

KrisD

welcome to SH? what are you doing here? Read More

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10 years ago
Andres CP

anyone in Shanghai who can help me a photographer and plan a proposal? by Andres CP

Hey everyone, This is the first time we're going to China, and I think this could be the perfect time to propose. I need someone to capture that moment, and also help me.pick the perfect spot to propose. I hope someone can help!

KrisD

sweet! An aquaintance of mine is a wedding photog here in SH, her name is facebook.com/JoMengjie] Jo . I had one friend's BF proposed on the Bund- he had a random passerby take a pic of the moment. I guess depends how public or intimate you want ... Read More

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11 years ago
berrylew

What will you do on New Year's Eve? by berrylew

What will you do on New Year's Eve?Watch TV?Spend some romantic time with your bf/gf?Spend some noisy time in the bar?Or do some crazy things with friends? I will go to the bund this New Year's Eve.This is my first year working and living in ...

KrisD

What places do they allow setting off lanterns? The ones that float with messages... We have a bunch, but a few years ago we tried at yu garden and the guards came and stomped them all out.... Read More