Jobs in China/Taiwan that AREN'T Teaching English?
I've lived in Taiwan for two years, now back in the US for one. I love Mandarin (it's a hobby of mine now that I've lived there and found I enjoyed the language.) I can speak it and read it very well, compared to most other foreigners i've met. I have a good Taiwanese accent (many people think I sound just like a Taiwanese. Many over the phone said they would have had no idea I was an American unless I told them. So, I have that going for me I guess.) I would love to work in Taiwan again, but I don't want to Teach English. While studying in Taiwan (that's what I was doing, studying) I taught at a cram school for a while to raise money for rent, and while it was a novel experience I really didn't enjoy it. I would love to work doing something else. Does anyone have any good suggestions for jobs in Taiwan/China that a Mandarin speaking foreigner can land, at least temporarily, that isn't Teaching? Is there anywhere I can send out my resume? By the way, I'm only 20 years old. I'm just asking for basic information. I still have to finish university, anyhow. I'm studying abroad in Beijing next year.
Taiwan - 3 Answers
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I'm sure there are plenty of opportunites in China for work that is not ESL instruction. Try a few of these web sites and see where they take you: http://www.chinasplash.com/index.html http://www.newchinacareer.com/index.html http://www.chinajob.com/ http://www.hrgini.com/Position.8sn?v=1&t=7 http://www.jobsinchina.net/index.html Good luck to you.
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careful where in mainland china u go to teach a lot of schools and china people cheat and will do nasty to u because u are a foreign person working for them.. they thin k they can run all over u and china police will do f++k all as ur not Chinese...
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I'd guess you could try Trading companies or the Hotel Industry. In both countries the Hotel Industry is growing and I do think that they have a problem in finding good English speakers for specific jobs,. 20 yrs-you got a lot of time after your Uni but if you do find something where you enjoy your work, try to major that in your studies so that you will also have some working experience under your belt when you graduate. You have to think it out and then make your plans accordingly. Why don't you look into Scholarship programs here in Taiwan: http://www.tw.org/scholarships/
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Can I get Taiwan citizenship if my mother is Taiwanese but I am over 20 years old
Can I get Taiwan citizenship if my mother is Taiwanese but I am over 20 years old?
I have an American passport/citizenship but my family lives in Taiwan and I (now that I have completed university) want to live and work in Taiwan for the foreseeable future. My dad is American and my mom is Taiwanese, and I am aware NOW that I could have acquired citizenship if I had acted before I turned 20 years old (when I still had my Alien Residence Card). Now I am 22, which makes me legally independent, and am forced to enter Taiwan only on a tourist visa that requires me to leave every 2 months (even though my family lives here and I consider this home). I love it here and want to live and work here, but the government makes it difficult to do either if you're a "foreigner". Is there an easier way to get Taiwan citizenship (since my mother is Taiwanese) than other foreigners who must, I think, live in the country for 5-7 years before they can apply? If there is, will I have to a) do military service and/or b) renounce my US passport/citizenship? Thanks for your help!
Immigration - 4 Answers
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You need a Taiwanese attorney. I am not familiar with Taiwanese law, but would not be surprised if it were like Japanese law in this regard. Citizenship in most Asian countries is determined by ethnicity, not birthplace. In cases, of mixed parentage, paternal lineage takes precedent. Therefore, if Taiwan is like most of Asia, the Taiwanese gov't would consider you American for two reasons.
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Taiwan does not recognize dual citizenship.. I's afraid you have to choose one. Better consult lawyer.
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No Deport illegals, and keep the dream alive.
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I suggest that you do some research on the Dual Nationality Forum on forumosa.com/taiwan/ http://forumosa.com/taiwan/viewforum.php?f=66
I have an American passport/citizenship but my family lives in Taiwan and I (now that I have completed university) want to live and work in Taiwan for the foreseeable future. My dad is American and my mom is Taiwanese, and I am aware NOW that I could have acquired citizenship if I had acted before I turned 20 years old (when I still had my Alien Residence Card). Now I am 22, which makes me legally independent, and am forced to enter Taiwan only on a tourist visa that requires me to leave every 2 months (even though my family lives here and I consider this home). I love it here and want to live and work here, but the government makes it difficult to do either if you're a "foreigner". Is there an easier way to get Taiwan citizenship (since my mother is Taiwanese) than other foreigners who must, I think, live in the country for 5-7 years before they can apply? If there is, will I have to a) do military service and/or b) renounce my US passport/citizenship? Thanks for your help!
Immigration - 4 Answers
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You need a Taiwanese attorney. I am not familiar with Taiwanese law, but would not be surprised if it were like Japanese law in this regard. Citizenship in most Asian countries is determined by ethnicity, not birthplace. In cases, of mixed parentage, paternal lineage takes precedent. Therefore, if Taiwan is like most of Asia, the Taiwanese gov't would consider you American for two reasons.
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Taiwan does not recognize dual citizenship.. I's afraid you have to choose one. Better consult lawyer.
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No Deport illegals, and keep the dream alive.
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I suggest that you do some research on the Dual Nationality Forum on forumosa.com/taiwan/ http://forumosa.com/taiwan/viewforum.php?f=66
Monday, November 14, 2011
How can my daughter become resident-status and pay in-state tuition
How can my daughter become resident-status and pay in-state tuition?
My daughter got her admission at NC university for this fall. She is an American citizen (born in USA), but my whole family live in Taiwan now. She will live on campus by herself. Will she have the chance become a residence one year later? What steps we should do for build the resident-status? ( my husband and I work in Taiwan, not go to USA, and both of us not USA citizen) My daughter will be 18 this may, and her aunt live in NCS can help us to take care.
Financial Aid - 3 Answers
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I have recently been through the same deal with resident-status. I would suggest that you talk to the admissions counselor about the process of becoming an in-state resident. I know that some states after 6 months of claiming your residence at the college, you can become an in-state resident and earn in-state tuition (like Illinois schools). In other states they require you to graduate from a high school within that state or have lived there quite some time to earn in-state tuition (like Indiana schools). I'm sorry that I don't know about NC but you should definitely talk to admissions about it. Indiana and Illinois were just the states that I dealt with in this situation. Good luck!
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If your daughter has been living in NC for the past two years, she might qualify as a resident for tuition purposes. She needs to contact the residency specialist in the Admissions Office at NC and find out if she qualifies. If she hasn't been living in NC during high school, especially the last year of high school, she might never be considered a resident in NC if she doesn't spend a 13 month period prior to enrolling, NOT attending college. If she's been attending high school in a state that shares a boarder with NC, she should inquire about "friendly neighbor" tuition programs that many states share, such as the Western Undergraduate Exchange program shared by colleges west of the Rocky Mountain region. The rules change from state to state. Some states will allow students to become residents for tuition purposes by registering to vote, licensing a vehicle and getting a driver's license in their state. Others will not consider students residents, no matter what they do to become residents, unless the parent moves to the state for a full year. Contact admissions residency and give them all the answers they want. Be prepared to provide supporting documents to prove what you're saying and hope for the best. Good luck!
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as long as your daughter is a dependent student, her status for residence will be based on where her parents live. Therefore, you will have to move to the US and take up resident in NC for her to pay in-state tuition. Or she could get married or have a child to make her an independent student, then she can pursue in-state status.
My daughter got her admission at NC university for this fall. She is an American citizen (born in USA), but my whole family live in Taiwan now. She will live on campus by herself. Will she have the chance become a residence one year later? What steps we should do for build the resident-status? ( my husband and I work in Taiwan, not go to USA, and both of us not USA citizen) My daughter will be 18 this may, and her aunt live in NCS can help us to take care.
Financial Aid - 3 Answers
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I have recently been through the same deal with resident-status. I would suggest that you talk to the admissions counselor about the process of becoming an in-state resident. I know that some states after 6 months of claiming your residence at the college, you can become an in-state resident and earn in-state tuition (like Illinois schools). In other states they require you to graduate from a high school within that state or have lived there quite some time to earn in-state tuition (like Indiana schools). I'm sorry that I don't know about NC but you should definitely talk to admissions about it. Indiana and Illinois were just the states that I dealt with in this situation. Good luck!
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If your daughter has been living in NC for the past two years, she might qualify as a resident for tuition purposes. She needs to contact the residency specialist in the Admissions Office at NC and find out if she qualifies. If she hasn't been living in NC during high school, especially the last year of high school, she might never be considered a resident in NC if she doesn't spend a 13 month period prior to enrolling, NOT attending college. If she's been attending high school in a state that shares a boarder with NC, she should inquire about "friendly neighbor" tuition programs that many states share, such as the Western Undergraduate Exchange program shared by colleges west of the Rocky Mountain region. The rules change from state to state. Some states will allow students to become residents for tuition purposes by registering to vote, licensing a vehicle and getting a driver's license in their state. Others will not consider students residents, no matter what they do to become residents, unless the parent moves to the state for a full year. Contact admissions residency and give them all the answers they want. Be prepared to provide supporting documents to prove what you're saying and hope for the best. Good luck!
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as long as your daughter is a dependent student, her status for residence will be based on where her parents live. Therefore, you will have to move to the US and take up resident in NC for her to pay in-state tuition. Or she could get married or have a child to make her an independent student, then she can pursue in-state status.
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