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[GONZALVESB]

Does anybody have experience about the Zhongyuan Institute of Technology in Zhengzhou city???

[arioch36]

These schools are changing there names so often right now as they seek to upgrade. Is that the one where Sun Wei (female) is the head FAO, and she has a younger assistant, don't know her name?

Watchya want to know?

[GONZALVESB]

Yep, that's the one. Someone told me about a position there. I am considering moving there since I have a friend in that city, ie. a Chinese friend. What do you think of the school and more specifically the leaders.

[arioch36]

I like Sun Wei. I find the school, compared to many Chinese colleges to be professionally run. I like the location... a little quiet, convenient to many parts of Zhengzhou. (Though the western secion is a 14 yuan taxi ride, or two bus trip. Holiday in has decent western food and real wine
But..like many schools, their original school in the city is a bit cramped. You may do most of your teaching in the boonies, a 40 minute car ride. I think this is acceptable as long as you live in the city, they drive you,and don't teach five days a week in the country school. Also one potential problem...I might possibly teach there next year

Last year the apartment they were going to have me live in was not appropiate, way to small for me, and old man almost 40. Later they said they had a better apartment, but by then it was too late. Don't know the current foreign teacher/s Ask about the housing. Lots of small eat shops around. Pay offer so-so, but you can always make more

Any thing else feel free to ask

[GONZALVESB]

Thanx, arioch for the info. It helps to have a bit of background and what to look out for. I am expecting a call from them tonight. What kind of salary can I expect??

[arioch36]

Honestly, I can't remember. I would guess 3,200 to 4,200 but I don't know how many hours. Bargai, bargain, bargai