Which university are you planning to attend and what influenced your choice?I decided to attend Rhode Island School of Design, because out of the many art schools, I felt that this school would allow me to further develop as an artist. I knew that I certainly wanted to attend RISD after participating in the Pre-College Summer Program which lasted for two months. Read More
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WHICH UNIVERSITY ARE YOU PLANNING TO ATTEND AND WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR CHOICE? I will be attending St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. I chose St. Olaf because I was looking for a strong community, similar to the one I am a part of at Concordia, where I would have the opportunity to pursue a wide range of academic and artistic interests. St. Olaf also has extensive study abroad programs, which was very important to me in making my decision. Read More
Even before departing on international assignment to Asia, many expats recognize the unique opportunities presented by moving to the center of the world’s second-largest economy and the economic engine driving global trade. Read More
WHICH UNIVERSITY ARE YOU PLANNING TO ATTEND AND WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR CHOICE? I am going to be attending Oakland University, Rochester MI. While looking for schools I wanted to find something that seems comfortable. With OU I really enjoyed the size of school (not too large, not too small), the campus is in a beautiful natural setting but close to larger US cities (Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, Toronto), the strong relationships with global... Read More
Going back to school is always an exciting period, but when coupled with a new country and new school, the process can become overwhelming. Whether the family is moving to Shanghai for a temporary work assignment or a whole new life, making an international move with children in tow can seem a daunting task. Read More
YEAR STARTED AT CONCORDIA: 2005 (been here since preschool!) Read More
YEAR STARTED AT CONCORDIA: 2013 (8th grade) Read More
If the thought of relocating to Shanghai with your kids in tow sends a shiver down your spine, you can relax. The vast majority of children that relocate overseas handle the relocation better than their parents. A big part of this is that international schools are experts at welcoming in the new crop of kids from all over the world every year. From start to finish, your child’s school year will be designed to help them adjust and find their way. Read More
During the 2019 spring semester, Concordia students in Mr. Andre DeKoker’s grade seven humanities class explored a social studies unit on justice. Through this unit and its different components, students had an opportunity to experience a small variety of media avenues through which they can share and make an audience aware of the issues surrounding various justice-related topics. Read More
For most embarking on an overseas assignment for the first time, the lead up and anticipation (or anxiety) is usually focused on the new things to come. New home, new friends and new schools for the children alongside the new adventures to be had as a family. Read More
Year started at Concordia: 2014 Read More
YEAR STARTED AT CONCORDIA: I transferred to Concordia in February, 2017 during my sophomore year. Read More
Hua Cao (pronounced hwa chow) is Puxi’s answer to Pudong’s tranquil residential area, Jinqiao, and has seen a rapid pace of development over the past 15 years. What was once a single intersection town centered at the corner of Jinfeng Road and Baole Road and the American School nearby, has blossomed into a bustling expat enclave. Read More
Following the success of the ECxHS Zine Project (a collaborative art project between early childhood and high school students), the news of EC art specialist, Stephanie Barenz-Wiegman's, zines spread to the middle school, where Weigman was asked to inform grade seven students how to create their own zines for an upcoming social justice project. Below, she recounts her involvement in this new zine project. Zines have a rich history in social... Read More
For those with even small amounts entrepreneurial tendencies, moving to China will be fascinating. After that initial fascination wears off a bit and you have a moment to ponder what you are looking at on the street everyday in terms of business, it will change into an intense curiosity about the system and where opportunities may lie. Many expats choose to open a business in China and find it a rewarding experience. Those who consider their... Read More
