Reflections on the Virtual Networking Experience

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 […]

Zoom Networking Meetings #3 and #4

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 […]

Zoom Networking Meetings #1 and #2

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. […]

Michelle Geller: A Short Bio

大家好! Hello everyone! My name is Michelle Geller, and I was the 2020 Ted Wang Fellow for Shanghai, China! I’m now a senior at Wellesley, double majoring in English and Chinese, and my career interests include business, technology, and design. Although I was unable to study and work in Shanghai this past year due to […]

Shanghai Blog Post #8: Business trip to Hangzhou!

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 […]

Shanghai Blog Post #7: How to Do Business in China

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 […]

Shanghai Blog Post #6: Avengers Mania!

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, […]