Friendship and Life in China | Mapleside Chats S02 E01

In the first episode of season two, three CEIBS MBA 2024 students share their experiences returning to China for the first time, the challenges of starting a new life and making new friends, and the reverse culture shock that often comes with it. Meet George Ting (a world traveler from Taiwan), Elva Guo (a Shanghai native with more time spent in Japan) and Alex Liu (a Canadian native returning to his previous home). Follow new hosts Will Hubbard and Ariel Tsu as they ask them about their excitement and troubles, why they decided to come back to China, how they’ve adapted, and the reasons for choosing CEIBS’ ‘China Depth, Global Breadth.’

Hosts: Will Hubbard, Ariel Hsu

Guests: George Ting, Elva Guo, Alex Liu

Editor: Yuanyuan Dai

Podcast Creator: Will Hubbard

Podcast Producers/Editors: Will Hubbard, Ariel Hsu, Yuanyuan Dai

Podcast Support Team: CEIBS MBA 2024 Student Ambassadors

Podcast Artwork: Marius Ziubrys

Podcast Sponsor: CEIBS MBA Office (with special thanks to James Kent and Marius Ziubrys)