Welcome to my blog everyone! Time has flown by since May when I was official notified of my acceptance into the IBM Corporate Services Corp Program. Following quickly on the heels of that, came notification that I'd be deployed to Chengdu, China in late August.
As I prepare this first entry, I'm still awe struck - what an incredible opportunity to immerse myself in the Chinese culture & business environment, participate in business consulting initiatives that will stretch my skills & capabilities and to visit areas surrounding Chengdu that were devastated by the May 2008 earthquake where I'll work with local school children.
Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province, and has the fastest growing economy in Western China. The population is 11 Million +, is a subtropical zone and has distinct seasons (during Aug. temperature averages 25 & is down around 21 centigrade by late September).
Chengdu has a 2300 year history, with abundant cultural relics and is the political, economic and cultural center of southwest China. It is also an important city along the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, is home to world famous Sichuan cuisine, and the Giant Panda Breeding & Research Center. To learn more about Chengdu, see the link on the right of this page.
Stay tuned and follow me on this incredible journey!
Bonnie - a big CONGRATULATIONS for being selected for this program. You will do an amazing job and make a difference for Chengdu. Good luck and enjoy it!
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