Upon arriving in Baotou we were treated to a traditional hot pot meal. We're with the College foreign teacher liaison and a fellow teacher who's lived in China for a couple of decades and is our go-to expert.
Daniel standing at the gate to our apartment; if the watermelon truck ever moves we'll be lost. Our flat has two bedrooms, most modern conveniences, and a challenging bathroom.
We'll teach English writing and speaking to second-year students. Unlike American colleges where it's easier to be admitted than it is to graduate, China is very competitive so most of these students will be teachers in a few years. We find them very friendly and eager. 