China - Rome Abroad

• What I Learned About Myself by Taking the Long Way
  When I first started traveling, I wanted the safest option. The one with the map, the plan, the step-by-step. And honestly, that made sense at the time. But what no one tells you is that there’s a kind of magic…
• 8 Reasons Host Families Want You as Their Au Pair
  Living abroad as an au pair often raises the same question: why would a host family want a complete stranger living in their home? The truth is, it’s not just about an extra pair of hands with the kids or…
• Au Pair Program vs. Going It Alone: An Alumna’s Take
  Back in the spring of 2019, I was fresh into a travel obsession and hunting for any way to keep exploring the world. I started watching videos of other people traveling to see what they were doing — and whether…
• Why You Should Go Alone, Even If You’re Scared
  Yes — you should go, even if you’re going alone. Solo travel isn’t a consolation prize for people without a travel partner; it’s often the fastest way to learn who you really are, what you actually want, and how capable…
• How to Take the Leap and Become an Au Pair
  Taking the leap and becoming an au pair for the summer was one of the most incredible things I have ever done. Since I was a child, I always wanted to travel to the places I had read about. What…
• 8 Things You Didn’t Know About Cost of Living in China
      If you’ve read our post about 20 Reasons to Teach English in China, you might be thinking about doing the Teach in China program. One of the plus sides of this program is that Teachers earn $1900-$3000 per…
• Which Program Is Right For You?
  Have you ever wondered which country would be the best place for YOU to travel? Sometimes it’s hard to decide! After all, we have 6 different programs and each has pros and cons. Some things that can affect your program…
• 7 Tips You Should Know For Learning Mandarin
  Mandarin Chinese, the most widely spoken language in the world, is often regarded as one of the most challenging languages to learn for native English speakers. With its unique characters, tonal structure, and completely different grammar rules, it can seem…
• 5 Food-Related Secrets I Learned About Chinese Culture
  This post was written by Megan, a Rome Abroad graduate who completed the China program. She spent 6 months living with a host family in the city of Shenzhen. Unbelievably nice people will feed you.The first thing I want to…
• 10 Tips For Living In China
  Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in China? With our programs, you can live either with a host family or as an English teacher. Both programs give you a free place to stay in exchange…
• M’s Week in Shenzhen
  What were you grateful for this week? This week I am grateful for the awesome friends I’ve made here. This trip would be a lot lonelier with out them. What was the most challenging part of this week?Unpacking! I don’t…
• M’s Week in China
  What were you grateful for this week?My host mom was nice enough to let me switch around my schedule a little bit one day so I would be able to meet up with some friends. What was the most challenging…