I had traveled and lived abroad before college and always wanted to head out again. I applied (used TIE online) interviewed and ended up being offered a job in CHina. THis time I was a single mother of a 7 year old with mild special needs. The scariest thing I had ever done was walking onto the plane in NYC and waving good bye to my parents. My daughter asked " where exactely is CHina again?" and I thought this was a mistake. We got off the plane in Shanghai and had no idea what to expect. It has been a fantastic year in China !! Today we are heading to Thailand for spring break. Life can't get too much better !!

Hello! I am just finishing up my 1st year at YCIS-I am from the US. THe school is nice and housing is fine. Pudong is a nice area to live in but everything is new -no character at all. Lots of brand new apartment compounds and villas. We have enjoyed our 1st year . Everything you want or need to buy can be found here. It's hard to find leather children's shoes and clothing over size 10/12 or so. My daughter loved school this year--wonderful program and she has learned a lot of chinese this year! THe school offers many after school activities a well. WHich school will you be at? Good luck--and let meknow if you have any questions or concerns! :D