Blogs by Stacy Dahl
10 ways I’ve personally grown and developed my career in China
Personal stories
May 26, 2020
I didn’t know what to expect before moving to China. Knowing what I do now, I don’t think there is anything that could have really prepared me. Teaching in China for the past three years has taught me many things about being a teach...
8 things I did to survive my first year working in China
Advice
April 28, 2020
Reminiscing about my time in China, I find it difficult to believe that it’s been almost three years since I first arrived. Sometimes, it feels like I’ve been here forever. Other times, it feels like I arrived just yesterday. There...
7 fun speaking activities for the Chinese university classroom
Classroom activities
November 26, 2019
Nothing is more intimidating to a university student than speaking in front of the class, especially at a Chinese University. Although Chinese students tend to be on the shy and quieter side, this doesn’t mean they don’t have a lot to...
How to prepare for your first week of classes at a Chinese university
Planning
October 11, 2019
Nothing is more daunting than your first week of teaching at a university, especially in a country whose language isn’t your native tongue. From my personal experience, I had to do a lot of navigating and discovering on my own. My hope is...
