Friday was the last day of my three week internship at China CITIC Bank. It’s been quite an experience, and to be honest, I can’t believe it went by this fast. I feel that I have learned a lot in the last three weeks, not so much technical things, but definitely a better sense of [...]
Tagged: Beijing, China, CITIC, internship
Yesterday, I received my first translation job! Needless to say, I was both ecstatic and a bit intimidated. On the one hand, this was an excellent opportunity for me to put my skills to good use. On the other hand, translation presents several challenges. Because my knowledge of Chinese is limited when it comes to [...]
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Today was more hectic than usual, due to last minute preparations for Monday’s meeting. However, to be honest, Monday’s event is less about meeting with foreign banks than it is about signing contracts. After all, the real measurement of success will be how many signed letters of intent we receive from our guests; inviting high [...]
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Things are starting to pick up at the office, and I’m beginning to feel excited about my work. I’m also in a much better mood, since I’ve decided to take a taxi to and from work from now on rather than suffer indescribably on the perpetually crowded 701. Now, not only is my commute shorter, [...]
Tagged: Beijing, China, CITIC, internship, Lawrenceville
Today was my second [first full] day working at China CITIC Bank. Before I go into the full details of my current situation, let me recount yesterday’s slew of events:
…I wake up at 7:20, eat breakfast, dress in a red polo short-sleeve shirt, khakis, and a brand new pair of brown leather shoes. After walking [...]
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Tagged: Beijing, China, CITIC, internship