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Hi all,

I'm heading over to southern China next year, and was hoping that anyone with some experience over there could give me some pointers. Tips, information, advice and warnings all welcome!

Also, I've heard that it can be difficult to transfer money back to your native country - can anyone confirm this?

Thanks for your help!

Cheers,
Kris

[keith]

Hi Kris

Try this page for some good advice about teaching in China: http://www.eslbase.com/advice/china.asp

Good luck, Keith

Hi all,

Also, I've heard that it can be difficult to transfer money back to your native country - can anyone confirm this?

I lived in Guangdong for about 2 1/2 years, and never had a problem, but I sent money from Hong Kong.

Most of the normal advice applies. try to learn some of the lingo, buy a map that has English and Chinese, try to contact people who live in that city and get their advice. Unless you really like the classics, bring reading material. make sure your work apapers are in order. I loved it. Good luck

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