These four networking meetings have been wonderful experiences for me. As an introvert, I was nervous to conduct interviews with professionals. I thought that by reaching out on LinkedIn or cold-emailing, I would be bothering them during their already-busy schedules. However, I knew it would be a growth opportunity that could only benefit me in […]

Networking Meeting #3: Elaine L., UX Designer – February 12, 2021 While in quarantine on campus, I got to connect with Elaine L., who is recent graduate of Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), and has been working as a UX Designer. The term “UX” stands for “user experience,” and Elaine’s role focuses on making the […]

Networking Meeting #1: Alan J., Technology Consultant – February 5, 2021 I met with Alan J. one Friday afternoon for a Zoom coffee chat to learn more about his early career path out of college and into the company. Alan is currently a Technology Consultant, where he handles key strategic accounts and fosters the client relationship. […]

I’ve just left Shanghai and I can hardly believe it.  Six months of living there frankly feels like forever, and I’m not sure how I’ll adjust to being back in the states.  But as I move forward, at least I’ll have many vivid stories to tell about my time in China. The second half of […]

Greetings everyone!  Hao jiu bu jian!*  If it’s been a while since my last post, then I’ll kindly blame final exams and a bit of post-semester traveling.  But long story short, I’m back and ready to “report” on my summer internship at the Shanghai Daily. The Shanghai Daily, known online by the name SHINE, is […]

While Shanghai may seem to revolve around business and consumerism, there is plenty of action going on behind the scenes.  In addition to the people introducing new products and holding big events, there are those who lay the groundwork for these developments and later convey their impact to the rest of the world. As a […]

A few weeks ago, my former intern boss, Gary Wang (interviewed in blog post #3) contacted me, asking if I wanted to meet with an industry friend.  “She’s an HR Director in a leading industry innovator company,” he said. “Sounds great!” I replied. Little did I realize that the friend worked in Hangzhou, not in […]

Let’s face it: a lot of people move to China for a career in the corporate world.  Since China’s opening in the late 20th century, private businesses have been gaining stronger positions in the economy, leading many expats and Chinese natives to pursue corporate careers.  Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with two Wellesley […]

If you thought the Avengers was only big in the US, you should really come to China.  The recent release of Avengers: Endgame has exploded at the box office, taking in $330 million in the first weekend alone, which is right on the tail of North America’s $357 million opening.  During its first five days, […]