Hi all! I just found this post and figured it's high time I introduce myself in the right post. I'm a 23 year-old Australian-Chinese guy, and am moving to Chengdu in six days (!), and am very excited about all the challenges and opportunities it will entail.
I was born and raised in Bunbury, a little town in the southwest of Australia, but moved to Maryland in the United States when I was 16 (that's 2000, for those counting). I studied international development and philosophy at the University of Maryland, College Park, and have spent the last two years working for an international development/humanitarian relief NGO outside Washington. My favorite things include cricket, good food, music, and I am looking to freelance (writing, editing) after I settle in. Feel free to get in touch with me if you need a copywriter.
I'm sure hoping some of y'all are in Chengdu, because I know hardly anybody, and will be looking for all the help I can get upon arrival! My mandarin's barely reached survival level, though I've been practising a bit with the family before I leave.
Cheers,
Mark