China Teaching Experience

Absolutely the most fun year ever!

I had spent some time in various parts of Asia before and I knew I wanted to explore even more but instead of backpacking I knew I wanted to use the year to earn some qualifications, set up a base and actually create a life overseas.
Travelgrad helped me achieve these goals. I was able to travel all over China, create a fab lifestyle in Beijing and explore further afield in Malaysia and the Philippines, Taiwan and Mongolia. I even earned my Advanced Scuba qualifications in the Philippines! With Travelgrad it meant I could be based in a Beijing and balance the excitement of being abroad with the comfort of having a home and a group of ready made friends!

Living in Beijing was WILD in the best possible way - the group I was placed with were so fun, really supportive and we’re all still close even though we live across continents. Andrew and the team made the complicated visa process as straightforward as possible and it was great catching up with him in Beijing later on in the placement.
I’m not sure I would have made it to China without his support!

My year in China was absolutely brilliant and I can’t recommend it enough. The little paragraph on my CV describing my time in Beijing hardly does it justice but it’s always a big discussion point in interviews!

Best thing I ever did - it’s a proper adventure that will challenge you at some points but I would 10000% do it all over again.