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Kalanna

Amanda

@Kalanna

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American citizen

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About me

American

Lives in Dallas, Texas

Speaks English, Spanish, Chinese

Registration: 20 August 2012

About

I am from the USA, Texas to be exact. I lived in Beijing, China for five years and I've recently returned home for a while. Finding it a little awkward to be home. Would love to meet other expats or people in similar situation. I hope to move in the future to either Northwest US or to Canada.
Interests: hiking, rugby, , music, languages, reading, exploring, movies, ice skating, writing, football

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I am Job seeker.

My expat journey

usachinausa
Dallas, Texas, USA

Since Dec 2017

Dallas, Texas, USA

Beijing, Beijing, China

Aug 2012 - Dec 2017

Beijing, Beijing, China

USA

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Kalanna
Kalanna replied to a thread
12 years ago
britt_pearce

I want to hear your experiences of Americanization of China for a film by britt_pearce

Hi. I have recently moved to Beijing from the UK & have been suprised to see how much of an influence America has had on the Chinese culture. I am studying Directing Film here & am about to make a fictional film about an American girl moving to ...

Kalanna

This sounds like a very interesting story. For me, it has always seemed that no matter what you will always be a foreigner. Almost every Chinese person I have met has been the most gracious of hosts, someday I hope that I can return the favor. What ... Read More

Kalanna
Kalanna replied to a thread
13 years ago
victorchoi

Looking for new friends by victorchoi

Hello! My name is Victor. As you can see in my profile photo, I look Chinese. But, I am as Canadian as one could get - I don't speak a word of Mandarin, and friends tell me, I say the word 'eh?' a lot. I got here yesterday. I am here to conduct ...

Kalanna

Hello Victor, Glad you came. I'm looking for new friends as well.:) Amanda Read More

Kalanna
Kalanna replied to a thread
13 years ago
Kalanna

New to Beijing by Kalanna

Hello everyone, My name is Amanda and I just moved to Beijing to teach English. I am 23 and come from Texas. I like to do many things; explore, hike, read, write, watch movies...etc. I am here looking to make some friends to learn Chinese from or ...

Kalanna

Thanks docachang. I'm having a blast so far. It's already been two weeks since I got here...still not quite sure where all that time went. Read More

Kalanna
Kalanna replied to a thread
13 years ago
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New to beijing! Looking for some friends to discover the city! :) by Angela06

Hello everyone! I just got to Beijing a few days ago and are still quite lost (although making my way). I'm from Spain and are gonna stay here for a month, so I'm looking to meet people interested in just discovering the city, visting its most ...

Kalanna

All three of us? Lol, that would be quite an adventure. I'm up for it. :D Read More

Kalanna
Kalanna created a thread
13 years ago

New to Beijing

Hello everyone, My name is Amanda and I just moved to Beijing to teach English. I am 23 and come from Texas. I like to do many things; explore, hike, read, write, watch movies...etc. I am here looking to make some friends to learn Chinese from or ... Read More

Kalanna
Kalanna replied to a thread
13 years ago
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New to beijing! Looking for some friends to discover the city! :) by Angela06

Hello everyone! I just got to Beijing a few days ago and are still quite lost (although making my way). I'm from Spain and are gonna stay here for a month, so I'm looking to meet people interested in just discovering the city, visting its most ...

Kalanna

Hi Angela, I just moved to Beijing. I'm looking for people to hang out with too and explore. Give me a message if you want someone to run around with. Amanda Read More