myic Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Hi guys..my first post here.. First of all my apologies as this is not exactly about moving back to UK. I am a school teacher and coordinator of a cultural exchange program that sends participants to key cities in China. The program is originally designed as a youth mobility program for Australian gap year students, however over the years we have received heaps of applications from UK WHV holders. Just a quick question - are there lots of people out there who would like to spend a few months staying with a local family in China, after your 1st or 2nd WHV and before heading back to the UK? I thought as China is half way between Uk and Australia there might be some interest. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. PS - I am not advertising here but if you are interested in getting more about our cultural homestay/Chinese language/English tutoring program in China feel free to send me a private message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 @Quokka2005? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Hmmm something to think about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Hmmm something to think about! Lol will they understand your accent tuturoing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booma Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Hmmm something to think about! you should research it more carefully then you planned your whv in oz if you are thinking about it. its not like how brits go to europe & think they experienced a different culture. its a real cultural change with different rules & lots of things you take for granted arent the same or wont be available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 If im honest it was just a polite reply at being tagged when i was in a rush. China has never really been on my list of places that i mentioned the other day. Maybe japan at a push, my friend went recently and loved it. Its probably a cool idea for some people though but it would depend on a few things obviously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movingback Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I think it would be a fascinating experience - even for a few weeks. I understand that travelling in China is challenging but a home stay idea would be very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 you should research it more carefully then you planned your whv in oz if you are thinking about it. its not like how brits go to europe & think they experienced a different culture. its a real cultural change with different rules & lots of things you take for granted arent the same or wont be available. Yes China is pretty challenging, especially if you are on your own. I did a late "gap year" when I was I my 30s, already quite well travelled and started off with a month in China. I find the country very interesting but it was also just a lot more difficult and quite mentally draining as a sole traveller than anywhere else in Asia by a long mile. Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Japan an absolute breeze in comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Stace, as you know I have travelled a fair bit and lived in so many countries that I sometimes feel like and international gypsy. One of those was China. It is, still to this day, the most amazing place and incredible experience of any of them. I have never met such warm and friendly people and a culture that while a massive difference was so fascinating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmjg Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 We did a month travelling in china and loved it, definitely want to go back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myic Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 check out http://www.myyearinchina.com.au for homestay, teaching and educational au pair placements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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