Embracing Flora and Harmonizing with Nature: Florist Ching's Dream Journey in the UK

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• Flowers Are a Daily Necessity for the British

🚀 Are you willing to chase your dreams with unwavering determination?

This week on Offshore People, we’re joined by London-based florist Ching Hung. Before moving to the UK, Ching was a wandering English teacher in Taiwan. With immense courage, she ventured alone to London, working at Facebook while dedicating her free time to studying floral design, eventually becoming a freelance floral designer. Join us to hear how Ching made her way to becoming a florist at a prestigious flower shop in London and discover her journey and current developments after returning to Taiwan.

0:00 Intro
3:43 Online Floral Design Courses in Taiwan?
5:24 Leaving Taiwan for London
8:36 [Pro Tips] How to Secure Your First Floral Design Job
14:23 Building a Unique Floral Portfolio
16:26 Essential Interview Techniques for Florists
18:33 Did Beckham Visit?
21:50 Nikki Tibbles Wild at Heart
27:34 The Catalyst for Returning to Taiwan
29:02 Differences Between Floral Design in Taiwan and the UK
32:12 The Place I Most Desire to Live
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From a Working Holiday in the UK to Courageously Pursuing a Dream as a Florist in London. Seize the Moment and Cherish True Love Every Day.

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In the UK, people don't just buy flowers for Valentine's Day or anniversaries. They often pick up a bouquet on their way home from work, buy flowers to see friends or thank colleagues, and always have flowers when hosting family and friends for dinner. Parties and weddings are even more extravagant. For them, flowers are an integral part of daily life. Working as a florist in a high-end flower shop in London, I get to see many stunning floral designs. Immersed in a fragrant environment and using various top-quality flowers to create exquisite arrangements by hand, I often feel incredibly fortunate.

There are three main paths to becoming a florist in the UK: 1. Professional Floristry Schools https://lavie-demo-new.hmgroup.com.tw/article/ae1801143

Author's Preface:
Have you ever read the novel or watched the film "The Book Thief"? The story follows a young Jewish girl during wartime who goes to great lengths to "steal" books, gaining the knowledge she so desires and sharing their contents with her war-torn compatriots. Her love for knowledge and her kindness have touched many readers.

Today, let's talk about another girl who was once a "flower thief"—
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Many people dream of visiting Morocco, known as the "Garden of North Africa." Imagine sleeping in tents in the vast Sahara Desert, riding camels, and at night, embracing a sky full of brilliant stars. If you're lucky, you can even make a wish on a shooting star. Ching, who left her job as an English teacher to work and holiday in the UK, guides everyone through the Sahara Desert in the Facebook group "Traveling Awesomely!" and shares six tips for riding camels.

Morocco, located in northern Africa, is a mysterious and passionate country. Currently, there are no direct flights from Taiwan, so travelers must https://travel.ettoday.net/article/1181089.htm

If you had to describe France with one word, many people would probably choose "romantic." You can feel the romantic atmosphere everywhere in France. However, this romance isn't always about receiving flowers or dining by candlelight. From the capital city of Paris to Provence and the Côte d'Azur in the south, you can sense the romantic essence of French life in the air. For many, enjoying the nighttime view in the City of Love is the pinnacle of romance.

This time, blogger Ching, who left her job as an English teacher to work and holiday in the UK, shares her experience in the Facebook group "Traveling Awesomely!"

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Starting my career with enthusiasm and passion, I integrated creativity into my teaching, making lessons lively and engaging.

• Led students to win first place in the school-wide 7th-grade English singing competition (competing against 27 classes).
• Designed specialty courses, including:
  1. Halloween: Costume contests, making dark spider lollipops, and Trick or Treat activities.
  2. Christmas: Writing letters to Santa Claus in Finland and teaching Christmas carols.
• Certified English teacher.
• Six years of teaching experience at a public junior high school.
• Holder of TOEIC and IELTS certifications.