June 1st, 2012 | by Philip Chow | published in Internships, jobs & volunteering, zS Blogs
As I look back on my internship experience, I feel a sense of accomplishment but also a sense of failure. One of the best experiences I had was working at the 17 Mile Café just off the lobby of the Ctrip building, world headquarters for the China online travel giant (think Expedia+TripAdvisor). I enjoyed the time I spent working there on my laptop (the […]
May 31st, 2012 | by Ariane Prache | published in Internships, jobs & volunteering, zS Blogs
Ariane Prache reflects on her urban design internship, slow Internet connections, fast projects, a global office…and some missed opportunities…
May 29th, 2012 | by Kevin Kenney | published in Internships, jobs & volunteering
Check out my last post for background on my internship at Shanghai-based creative agency NeochaEDGE. I just completed my internship at NeochaEDGE last Monday. I'd been working there for a little over three months, and overall it was a refreshing and positive learning experience for me. From my very first day at NeochaEDGE, my job has been […]
May 29th, 2012 | by Chato Roque | published in Internships, jobs & volunteering
The clock strikes 7pm. The last bit of chalk scratches out a few words and dots a final period on the blackboard. Zhangxu slams the chalk down. He looks up and says, “I am finished.” On the board, four sentences describe a scene of one man riding a bicycle and another one swimming in a river. The language is comprehensible, and […]
May 24th, 2012 | by Lisa Hu | published in Internships, jobs & volunteering, zS Blogs
We made it! Today was the last day of classes and as much as I enjoyed Shanghai, I cannot wait for finals to be over; I am more than excited to return to New York. Yesterday, Wednesday, was my last day interning at David Laris Creates. I absolutely loved this internship and even though I committed a lot of my […]
April 25th, 2012 | by Kim Su Jin | published in Internships, jobs & volunteering, zS Blogs
Click on any image above to view full-sized slideshow. Colorbox Creative Arts Center, a cozy art center tucked away in an alleyway in Shanghai's former French Concession, provides a range of art classes for locals and foreigners of all ages and artistic skill. One of the many kinds of classes offered are the toddler art classes. If […]
April 17th, 2012 | by Lisa Hu | published in Internships, jobs & volunteering, zS Blogs
Three weeks ago, in mid-March, I coordinated a photo shoot for David Laris' The Fat Olive, the third and newest location of Shanghai's premier Mediterranean restaurant chain. The Fat Olive's menu, designed by the Shanghai-based chef and restaurateur Laris, features flavorsome dishes best complimented with a unique wine. I brought six of my friends from the NYU Shanghai program, and my supervisor […]
April 9th, 2012 | by Philip Chow | published in Internships, jobs & volunteering, zS Blogs
Philip Chow is surprised to discover that working on SEO for travel industry giant Ctrip comes not with a cubicle and company computer, but with a laptop and hours working in a café… and he likes it
April 9th, 2012 | by William Li | published in Internships, jobs & volunteering
Back home, I usually grab an issue of Time Out New York to read about the events and happenings that take place in the city. From cheap eats to exclusive shopping deals, it's a good read, especially when you're taking the subway. When I discovered Time Out Shanghai, I was thrilled to discover a magazine in English that covered Shanghai's […]
April 9th, 2012 | by Lisa Hu | published in Internships, jobs & volunteering
I am interning for the food and beverage company, David Laris Creates–more specifically his newest modern Shanghainese concept, Le Sheng located in the heart of the French Concession. As their marketing and PR intern, my main responsibilities is to assist the marketing director in reaching out to media contacts, both domestic and international. My goal […]