1. Meeting up with other students
"Let's meet on Tuesday for lunch" - Chinese Fudan University friend
"Yes, good idea. Where & when?" - me
"Just call me on Tuesday" - Chinese Fudan University friend
"OK?" - me
*took over 30minutes to meet up with this friend who I just spoke to over the phone and didn't even know who I was looking for.
2. Internship interview last Tuesday
"When should I plan to come in next Tuesday?" - me
"Tuesday afternoon." - Lu Zhang (CEO & boss)
"Do you want to call me or me call you to verify what time?" - me
"I'll call you sometime before next Tuesday" - Lu Zhang
"Ok, I look forward to you call" - me
Today (Next Tuesday) ...still no phone call and don't know what time I have to come in. Tried to call her but she didn't answer. Texted her, but still no text back. Emailed her, but no response ?????
***Just received a call from my IES program coordinator (who I had track down Ms. Zhang Lu) that the company I'm working for is undergoing restructuring of their ownership. So the CEO is very busy the next two weeks so my internship is postponed until April 30th. I'll have to make up my hours somehow in between classes?? Case in point. This "vagueness" I'm experiencing here...or better words, lack of communication.
THINGS IN CHINA ARE SO DIFFERENT.
Yes, it will take some time to get used to. Yes, it's frustrating. Yes, I do need to understand this culture more...Three 1/2 more months here will probably help!
Two weeks down. Time flies when you're busy and having fun!
Below are some pictures to enjoy :)
Coming Soon! World Expo 2010!
Yummy Schezwan Food (Spicy!) Gizzard & Frog Legs.
Shanghai Night Life!
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