April 25th, 2012 | by Kim Su Jin | published in Internships, jobs & volunteering, zS Blogs
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 you are a parent looking for an art center where […]
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
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 definitely a good read especially when you're taking the subway. When I discovered Time Out had its own issue in Shanghai, I was thrilled to discover the […]
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 […]
April 9th, 2012 | by Takfat Yip | published in Internships, jobs & volunteering
"LuRu Home is committed to delivering traditionally dyed textiles that are relevant to a contemporary way of living. Our linens and cottons hail from a 3,000 year old hand-dyeing technique which is at risk of extinction due to its laborious nature." Founded a year and a half ago, and headquarter in the U.S., LuRu Home aims to bring back […]
April 8th, 2012 | by Lisa Chan | published in Internships, jobs & volunteering
Coming into Shanghai, I hadn't expected to get an internship. Instead, I expected a lot of free time and therefore, time to explore and have fun. To me, getting an internship just meant more of my time being taken away from the study abroad experience that I imagined. However, I decided to get one just for fun and just to […]
April 8th, 2012 | by Ariane Prache | published in Internships, jobs & volunteering, Uncategorized
When I first walked into Brearly Architects & Urbanists I had no idea what to expect. I had never worked in an architect’s cabinet before, let alone one in China. The most I had ever done in the world of internships was to work for a non-for profit, where I was one of two interns and we only had 3 computers in […]
April 8th, 2012 | by Shary Nguyen | published in Internships, jobs & volunteering
I walk into the building panting a bit. I had underestimated the traffic and was a bit late for my first day at work. As I rushed into the office space, my new boss spots me and waves me over. He does not seem angry in the slightest. He tells me he is about to leave soon and waves […]
February 6th, 2012 | by Caroline Osse | published in Features, Internships, jobs & volunteering
Worried about plunging into the work world in a new city (not to mention a new culture)? Caroline Osse draws on her experience to offer tips for Shanghai internship-hunters.