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travelinjack3

FooJay

Joined: Sep 19, 2005
Posts: 1797
Location: Right Bank
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Posted: June 22, 2007 - 04:57 PM

Did you find your roommate, boyfriend/girlfriend, apartment or job on ShanghaiExpat? Nope.

Did it help you adjust to living in Shanghai and in China, find things (good beer and BBQ a major plus), and generally make life a lot easier? Abso-fcuking-lutely.

Can be pretty darned entertaining too.

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sunshine420

Lurker

Joined: Jan 26, 2007
Posts: 22

Status: Offline

Posted: June 26, 2007 - 07:39 AM

Yo. I found an apartment or rather an agent----then I posted and found a better agent for this fall---the next China adventure. But when I need medical help---the site was invaluable. So if you think you are not making a difference with this site----wrong----you are!!! I have still struggled this trip to Shanghai---the cultural differences are huge to say the least. But at least on the forum----you know you are not alone. I have attended some events and plan on attending more. I am headed back to the States in few weeks but I will be returning in August. Now I have some friends from the events----to returning will be much easier---something to look forward to. Thanks Ed and the Sat. coffee crew---made my week much better.

Lotta

Rocker

Joined: Oct 26, 2006
Posts: 745

Status: Offline

Posted: June 26, 2007 - 07:47 AM

Why did I forget the most important thing ? In April, an acquaintance had her mother go for hip surgery and badly needed A negative blood, we had ran out of volunteers.. then we appealed here.. and what a response we got ! Its thanks to the site that the lady is fine today... So many people, who went out of their way to donate blood, so many others who asked after her, and wished her well.. Definitely Sh Expat is the best.

iara
Fire-eater

Joined: June 09, 2006
Posts: 2676
Location: brazil-shanghai

Posted: June 27, 2007 - 09:19 PM

SECURITY ALERT!! SECURITY ALERT!! SECURITY ALERT!! SECURITY ALERT!!
Don't tell anyone, but Shanghaiexpat has more information and is more usefull than any book or China website you can find!
In one place you can find out from where to buy bread to where to find a partner, or a dog, or a free cat!!
You can discuss health, love, friendship and even how is the life in this so different country!!
I think the government should put a notice in this website"
"Be Aware: ShanghaiExpat is an addictive website. Commom sense is needed or you will be stucked in the computer forever..."

Michael, you are a genius! thanks a lot for this wonderful work!!

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1/4mile

Lurker

Joined: June 20, 2007
Posts: 23

Status: Offline

Posted: June 27, 2007 - 10:49 PM

wonderful site!!! I give it a 10!! very informative and entertaining...

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dianne
Raver
Raver

Joined: Aug 28, 2006
Posts: 452

Posted: July 07, 2007 - 04:16 PM

I learned how to cook indian dish through ShanghaiExpat!
Find best finds around town. Made my life easier
Thanks!

GeoffOz

Fire-eater

Joined: Apr 28, 2005
Posts: 2793
Location: Lost in Shanghai
Status: Offline

Posted: July 11, 2007 - 07:08 PM

I didn't find a room-mate or the love of my life through ShanghaiExpat. I haven't bought or sold anything through the site either. In fact, I probably don't use the site to it's fullest potential.

However, I have built up such an extensive and interesting social [and sometimes business] network that my initial transition and culture shock seems like a distant memory. After two years living and working in Shanghai, most of my close friendships [and let's face it, we all need lots of friends] originated from ShanghaiExpat. I'm told it's also very handy to find information, sell stuff or find a Chinese language tutor. That may be true but, for me, the enormous benefits have been the varied and interesting friendships [many will prosper into lifelong relationships, I'm sure] that have been formed since I arrived.

As far as I'm concerned, that is more than enough. Thanks to ShanghaiExpat. Keep up the great work!

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helen86_1

Seeker

Joined: Apr 12, 2007
Posts: 52

Status: Offline

Posted: July 11, 2007 - 07:42 PM

ShanghaiExpat is my favorite website. I made the first post at ShanghaiExpat on May 16th, and will never forget the date. Through this website, I sold flight tickets to a lot of people, provide best service and got their support and appreciation, which makes me have strong sense of achivement. To come to Shanghai Expat everyday has become my habit now. Michael, thanks for establishing such a wonderful website, clap for you Very Happy

CoffeeHawk_0
Board Deity

Joined: July 14, 2005
Posts: 19090

Posted: July 27, 2007 - 08:58 PM

Shanghaiexpat cured my pain:

I woke up on Tuesday and noticed that everytime time I moved my arm a certain way, there would be pain in my shoulder.
I posted on Shanghaiexpat for help.
Magnolia said "so don't move your arm like that."
Wonderment, I was cured!
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HoboJuice

Veejay

Joined: Feb 26, 2007
Posts: 2139

Status: Offline

Posted: Sep 19, 2007 - 02:09 AM

before i met shanghaiexpat i was hooked on crack cocaine, gettin in all kinds of trouble. Shexpat turned my life around

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mrr

Lurker

Joined: Oct 12, 2006
Posts: 30
Location: Puxi
Status: Offline

Posted: Sep 21, 2007 - 01:07 PM

JOB WELL DONE . . .to all the staff of Shanghaiexpat

YorkshireKing

StreetBeater

Joined: Mar 16, 2007
Posts: 2468
Location: Loooooooooooooooooose in Luwan
Status: Offline

Posted: Sep 28, 2007 - 07:42 PM

travelinjack3 wrote:

Did it help you adjust to living in Shanghai and in China, find things (good beer and BBQ a major plus), and generally make life a lot easier? Abso-fcuking-lutely.

Can be pretty darned entertaining too.

Right On !!

SHexpat has helped us adjust to life in Shanghai, find humour in things that were just bewildering at first, met friends from all walks of life and some who aren't Laughing

SHex has introduced us both to great people, great bars/restaurants, provided advice and social events, and more importantly great memories.

Cheers and a Happy 7th Birthday party

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lafayetteshanghai

Newbie

Joined: Oct 19, 2007
Posts: 2

Status: Offline

Posted: Oct 19, 2007 - 04:37 PM

I PHONE unlocked TO GET IN SHANGHAI NOW

seph_07
Fire-eater

Joined: June 23, 2006
Posts: 2746

Posted: Oct 19, 2007 - 05:46 PM

good job and before i forgot, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHANGHAIEXPAT!

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soapsud

Talker

Joined: Sep 28, 2004
Posts: 112
Location:
Status: Offline

Posted: Oct 19, 2007 - 06:27 PM
Post subject: Great site

Thanks Shanghai Expat You have been making move to Shanghai a little easier, I have been a member for quite a while now,( and i was only visiting Shanghai at the time I joined), But I am now moving to Shanghai next month can't wait, I will be joining the coffee mornings etc.

Thanks Shanghai Expat for my lovely pen and note pad!!! from the Expat Fair last month, I raced over to your stand as soon I arrived, meet every one behind the desk, every one was so bright and cheery.

I did manage to fight my way to get my copy of the Residents Guide from the Expat Show, great Imformitive Book, I read every page.
Laughing

onetango

Newbie

Joined: Aug 02, 2007
Posts: 2
Location: Shanghai
Status: Offline

Posted: Nov 29, 2007 - 05:50 PM

Well, to me , Shanghai Expat is juz an excuse for me to drink and meet new people, which is a great thing!

Since it's my job, and I love doing it anyway!
Crazy people I have met thus far, which is always good for a party!

Rock on, SE!

Diomed

Reacher

Joined: Jan 30, 2008
Posts: 273

Status: Offline

Posted: Apr 25, 2008 - 01:35 AM

SHexpat detoxified my system and got me off of my meth addiction. It also cured my herpes and helped me find Jesus. Jesus and I are now roommates.

XJHPhilippe

Lurker

Joined: May 09, 2008
Posts: 22

Status: Offline

Posted: May 15, 2008 - 03:06 PM

This website is fantastic but there are just so many links, buttons and settings that it will take me some time before I discover and understand them all.

Here, you can post any questions you may have, a new friend shall post a reply in no-time. Amazing!

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conniechong

Reacher

Joined: May 30, 2005
Posts: 338

Status: Offline

Posted: May 30, 2008 - 11:07 PM

hard to believe its exactly my 3rd year as being a member of this awesome community. keep it up the good work.

canuck88

Newbie

Joined: May 30, 2008
Posts: 3

Status: Offline

Posted: May 31, 2008 - 12:07 AM

Hi,
I am a newbie Canadian. Just wondering if there are any fellow Canucks out there?

Yeticrap

Lurker

Joined: Aug 19, 2008
Posts: 29

Status: Offline

Posted: Aug 19, 2008 - 09:15 PM

This is a wonderful place to find all kinds of info you need.

I found nice my coffee shops here!

potentiated

Raver

Joined: Nov 22, 2007
Posts: 464

Status: Offline

Posted: Sep 17, 2008 - 08:37 PM

I originally posted this in Guest Book but I think it's more appropriate for Testimonials:

Thanks to ShanghaiExpat, my visit to Shanghai from Nov 29 to Dec 13 was the best trip I've ever taken. ShanghaiExpat is easily the most informative, active, and meaningful forum for expatriots in China on the internet.

Moderator Yu888 and others gave me answers to questions BEFORE my trip. When I arrived, I went to the Coffee Bean get-together at Zhongshan Park inside the Cloud Nine Mall the very next day, and there was Yu888 (and many others) giving me important advice that made my stay very smooth over the next 2 weeks (e.g., what banks, money exchange, interesting places, what to watch out for, etc.). After coffee and tea, a group of 8 (led by Yu888) ate lunch at a restaurant inside the mall, which prepared me for what to expect in Shanghai in terms of food, service, and price.

After that first lunch, my language exchange partner, Julie1984, whom I met on ShanghaiExpat in the Learning Languages forum, met up with me at the Cloud Nine Mall. Little did I know at the time that she would be the key to my stay in Shanghai. Julie is a graduate student at East China Normal University and wants to improve her English so she can go abroad in Europe to do her Ph.D. She is extremely warm and generous and took me to many places like the Old City, Bund, French Concession, Xin Tian Di, her university (which was my favorite place, if you can believe that), Muse and Baby Face (I like Muse better). She taught me how to use the Metro, bus, and taxi. Julie is not motivated by money but rather by a genuine sense of empathy and compassion and a desire to improve her English WHILE making new friends. She spent an enormous amount of her precious time for me. I believe she and I will be life friends, and I would like to recommend her to others on this forum.

Because of my super positive experience in Shanghai, I now intend to return next year with the purpose of setting up a test prep school focusing on SAT, GRE, LSAT, GMAT, and TOEFL. My plan is to live semi-permanently in Shanghai. My conclusion is that this unexpected chain of positive events started with this forum.

Nathalie25
Board Legend

Joined: Aug 24, 2004
Posts: 10385
Location: Shanghai

Posted: Sep 18, 2008 - 10:31 AM

I love ShanghaiExpat, without all my friends I met from there, I would never know what I could do in life~
Yes, love, love you can also find it when it comes from shanghaiExpat one of their member his passionate expression in Sasha's & Senses & Malone's & ShanghaiExpat their greatest events~~~~~

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