Bliss English Club

<Bliss Meeting Notice>”My journey to Beijing” by Anita on Jan. 12, 2019

My dear Blissers,

In our first meeting of year 2019, Annie led us to visit Yi-lan, while on the second one, our beautiful and aspiring young lady; Anita will take you the hot working spot, China!

Ear up to what Anita says here:

On 12 of Jan ,2019,I’m going to share with Blisses my study experience in China which has impressed me . The experience made me strong enough to face difficulties, to help me knowing deeply about myself, and understand more of China local history and culture as well.

Have you ever been to China for study/work?

Do you have any experience in China would like share with us?

Or if you just feel curious about this topic, welcome to join with us!

Let’s talk, discuss and have more in-depth discovery toward study, work and live in China.

In the 2nd half of the meeting, Ellen would like to discuss the following article with us - Taiwan battles a brain drain as China aims to woo young talent. Please do read it through before joining our meeting (hard copy of the article WON’T be available during the meeting)

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/taiwan-battles-a-brain-drain-as-china-aims-to-woo-young-talent-away/2018/04/13/338d096e-3940-11e8-af3c-2123715f78df_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.363019a8e3d5

Meeting Agenda

My journey to Beijing (14:30~15:10)

        Why did I go to Beijing?

        How to prepare

        The difference between Taiwan and China’s students

My impression of the workplace in China (15:10~15:30)

        Internship and work in Beijing

Break Time (15:30~15:40)

Beijing in my eyes. (15:40~16:30)

        Culture

        Food

        Sightseeing Spot

        My Life in Beijing

Others (16:30-17:30)

        Article Discussion - Taiwan battles a brain drain as China aims to woo young talent.

Guided Questions

Q1 :Will you consider to study or work in China?

If no, why?

If yes, can you share with us?

        What do you want from working/studying in China?

        What’s your capability to work/study there?

        What you may need to ready to give up if study/work there?

        Is anything should you develop yourself before study/work in China? 

Q2 : If your young friend is considering, or has got an offer, to work in China (for non-Taiwanese enterprise) which provides better package and seemingly greater potential of career development, and ask for your opinion, what would you advise?

If the job is in Southeast Asia or in US, will your advice be any different?

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