What's the worst thing that could happen? Just do things one step at a time. You have been given an opportunity, don't waste it.
It's super easy to travel in China. I mean, I accidentally ended up getting an ear cleaning when looking for an opium cellar at night but just getting around is simple.
Nice! Yeah it's such a good app, I'm surprised it's not mentioned more often.
Right?! You can even translate photos, was really helpful during my trip in China and France translating all the signages and food menus, subway signs, etc.
Are we talking Sichuan are even further West? Because there's still Chengdu, Xi'an and Chongqing where rural people mass migrate to looking for jobs. Some even go further East.
I'd imagine early 20s, but whatever the case, it's really all about prep work and expectations relative to what he was going to do. Yes, China is definitely a different beast than other major Asian countries to travel to, but those principles remain the same.
I feel the same way. Just makes me anxious thinking about OP.
The lack of preparation for a job I get, he's there to study if I'm not mistaken, for which you do not necessarily need a job right out of the gate.
He's there on a school exchange program, speaks a little bit of the language, and did have a plan with having a contact in Beijing. Sometimes adjusting to another culture can be more difficult than you expect (though he mentioned doing a previous one in France). I travelled a lot when I was younger and never really with a plan, but I did have a more adventurous spirit back then i'd guess i was a bit more worldly at that age than he is, and while I never felt scared, I certainly felt nervous for the first for the few days until you kind of get comfortable with the basics and can build a little bit of a routine or find some people that can assist you or speak your language.
To be fair, Beijing in the 60s and 70s was absolutely dire. I remember an anecdote where they explained homes didn't have plumbing or electricity and relied on coal and thick clothing to stay warm during the winter. It's amazing what a transition they made in 50 years time.
Sounds college aged.
There's a difference between how old you are and how old you act.
