Guangzhou Worlda News: Traffic Guide in Guangzhou

Traffic Guide in Guangzhou

Metro:
Guangzhou has 8 metro lines: line 1, line 2, line 3, line 4, line 5, line 8 and Guangzhou-foshan metro line and zhujiang new town Apm (Automated people new mover system).
Bus:
There are over 600 bus lines in Guangzhou, covering almost every corner of the city. Beside, there are 33000 taxis at your service.
Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Railway:
Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Railway is the first of its kind on Guangdong province. It runs through 12 cities in all, such as Foshan, Shunde,zhongshan and jiangmen, and the facilities the intergation of the Pearl River Delta.
High-speed railways:
High-speed railways include Beijing-Guangzhou High-speed Railway and Guangzhou-wuhan high-speed Railway. By Beijing –Guangzhou high-speed railway, the longest in China, you can reach Beijing in just eight hours.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is the second largest airport in China interms of handling capacity, only after Beijing Capital International Ariport. There are many transport choices to get there: Guangzhou airport expressway (about 20 mins) metro line3,and 11 airport shuttle buses which cover the whole Guangzhou city and other cities in the Pearl River Delta.

Guangzhou Worlda Daily News：Tips for increasing your productiveity

Increase Your Workplace Productivity With These Tips

Imagine closing each work day with a satisfied sigh, knowing that you had been so productive that you accomplished every thing you wanted to get done that day. And knowing, too, that you were at the top of your creative game getting your tasks done both efficiently and well. See yourself walking away from work whistling.
Yes! You can be the star in this movie about productivity, rather than the alternate version where you hit the end of the day slumped behind a desk stacked with unfinished projects, so tired you can barely drag yourself away.

9 Olympic Themed Crafts for Kids

By Marie LeBaron
Family Crafts Expert

Who is over-the-moon excited about the Olympics starting in a couple of weeks? In honor of these games, let's do some Olympic themed kids crafts! All 9 of these Olympic crafts are simple and don't take long at all to make. Choose one to do for a family night, a rainy day, or an afternoon with nothing to do.

1.Olympic Ring Hoop Loop: Craft a toss game with Olympic rings. Try to get all five rings hooped around one bottle. Head over to Make and Takes for the instructions for this sporty craft game.
2. Glowing Tealight Olympic Torch: Light up the night for the Olympics with this tea light torch craft. You'll need yellow and orange tissue paper, a tea light, and a toilet paper roll. Oh My! Creative has the full tutorial.

3. Winter Olympic Snowball Ring Toss: Pretend it's the Winter Olympics with this snowball ring toss game. It's fun, easy, and involves eating a few mini marshmallows. How fun does that sound? Make and Takes has the details.

4. Olympics Rings Gold Medal with Fruit Loops: Fruit Loops cereal make the perfect Olympic Rings. Glue them to a gold circle, add a lanyard, and you've got a gold medal to use for play time. Visit Honey and Lime for the directions

 5. Kids Olympic Artwork: Can you believe this beautiful Olympic artwork is made with dixie-cups? How easy is that? I love this creative craft idea from East Coast Creative Blog
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 6. Kids DIY Olympic Medal Podiums: Craft tiny little podiums for toy athletes with this craft project from Classic Play. Who will win the gold, silver, and bronze?

7. Paper Plate Medals: Need an easy Olympic craft for your young toddlers? Try this paper plate medal project. It can be made in minutes and looks adorable on! Get the instructions from No Time For Flashcards.

8. Kid-Made Origami Olympic Bracelets: Wear these bracelets every day the Olympics are on! Make these bracelets as a family and wear them together. Crayon Box Chronicles has the tutorial.

9. DIY Olympic Flag Garland: This is a very enjoyable craft that is perfect for decorating the house for the Olympics. Get excited for these competitive games by hanging this garland from Small for Big in your home.

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Guangzhou Worlda's Teacher Recruitment

Efficient Management Collabora

Guangzhou Worlda recruits foreign teachers through professional screening procedures and most teachers are the holders of bachelor or above or TESL /TEFL/TESOL Teaching Certificate,Guangzhou Worlda specializes in forein teacher pre-job training, Chinese educational background, the school situation, students' English,proficiency, English teaching requirements and teachers on going training. Through Worlda systerm, foreign teacher is not only able to implement in large classes of oral teaching,adapt to the differences of the Westen teaching but also able to carry out small-class English activities of English characteristics.

Guangzhou Worlda Introduction

Company Introduction

Guangzhou Worlda Cultural & Educational Consulting Services CO.LTD., is one of the largest legal employers in China (License Number: 44330003), which is the teaching management authority of the Canadian Worlda International Development Center in China.


We have hundreds of foreign teachers from U.S.A., Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, etc. during the past 10 years, who are trained and qualified English, Mathematics, Science, Music, Drama and foreign language teachers for schools.


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Guangzhou Worlda's Festial: teacher's Day

Monday September 9th in China was Teacher’s Day. While this holiday may not be popular in many western countries, it is very important and known here. On this day, as you might guess, students show their appreciation for their teachers. Being a teacher in China is a highly respected job. Teachers are considered as second parents to the students, while often getting higher salaries then doctors or lawyers. The bond between students and teachers is much stronger then in western countries as teachers will teach the same students the same subject for usually 3 years. 

Oddly though, this holiday comes at an awkward time for our new teachers as it is often their first or second week at the school. So we had a welcoming/teachers day party for our teachers to show our own appreciation!  We started the party with a little bit of snacking and chatting, having some of the new teachers meet some of the old. We shared some stories about our experienced in China and what we hoped to accomplish the next year. 

After story and chatting time was over, the real competition began - Teacher Olympics! For this we had 4 different games the teachers could compete in. This had a dual purpose as well, to help teachers with games they can play during classes.  At the end we had an intense game of China Jeopardy.

At the end of the competitions, we tallied the score and distributed prizes. We also had another reason to celebrate this day, as it was very near to Mid-Autumn festival. This holiday is to bring people together, like a full circle. This also is also to celebrate the biggest full moon of the year. At the end of the party, all teachers got a take away bag where we tried to combine western and eastern culture. Western teachers love getting apples, and Chinese teachers love getting moon cakes (a tiny circular cake filled with lotus seed paste and a duck egg.) Our lucky teachers got both! Thanks to everyone who came to the party, hope we can make it even bigger and better next year!

Guangzhou Worlda Teacher- Martin

I have been in China for 3 months now working for Worlda and it has been a great experience so far. They have been very efficient with everything. They booked a hotel for me arriving so I could go straight there and by day 2 I had my Chinese sim card and a bank account open. Finding a place to stay was next on the list and they found me a place within my budget very quickly. They are also in constant interaction with me and if I ever have any issues they are quick to help out.

I have really enjoyed life in China. It’s a nice country with lovely people and I haven’t encountered any “culture shock” as so many people do. Perhaps because I have lived in Asia for a number of years already. The food is fantastic and I haven’t had anything I can say I don’t like yet. The weather in Guangzhou is hot and humid most of the year but we are coming into winter now which will be very welcome.

I am working in a Primary school in Panyu and it’s a great school to be in. I teach grades 3, 4 and 5 and most kids have a decent level of English and understanding.

I teach conversational English which involves the use of games, stories, songs and videos for the students’ (and my own) enjoyment. --- Martin

Guangzhou Worlda teacehr: Adam

Adam was born in Bournemouth, England in 1984. Before arriving in China he was working in risk management in a financial services company. Adam decided that working behind a desk wasn’t for him, and he packed his bags and never looked back. Adam is currently teaching English and Math in a primary school in Guangzhou. In his free time, Adam likes working out, going out for nice dinners, playing football, and ping pong.

Since arriving, what differences have you noticed between China and England?

"The first thing I noticed was the difference of food. Everything here seems to be healthier. Street food and people eating outside is a very different thing here, everything seems like it's a lot more social. Grandparents come outside early in the morning and late at night to do exercise, take their grandkids to school, play chess, tai chi, and other social things. Here is very crowded compared to my quiet little hometown. I’ve enjoyed the hustle and bustle and the experience of getting on the metro during the rush hour. It’s an exciting challenge!”

In the half year you have been living here, how have you enjoyed it?

"The first few weeks were difficult to adjust. The cultural differences, new job, and knowing no one when arriving was daunting. Worlda played a key part helping me settle in to my new city and lifestyle. From the first moment when they picked me up from the airport till now they have been very supportive. The training they provided helped me feel a lot more confident heading into the school. The first few weeks in the school was exciting, however quite difficult. Through the various Worlda social events I have made some great friends who will stay with me for life. My work schedule has allowed me to do a lot of site seeing in Guangzhou, and travel a bit as well!”

How have you found teaching so far?

"The first few weeks were difficult as it was very different from my previous job in England. The support both the school and Worlda offered me helped me overcome any obstacles and I soon began to settle. Since then, I have enjoyed every minute of my new role. I find teaching to be very rewarding, challenging, and a whole lot more fun than sitting behind a desk. The smiles on the kid’s faces makes it impossible to be unhappy, even on a Monday morning. Worlda has always been on hand to offer new ideas, games, and methods of teaching.”

What’s do you hope to achieve over the next semester?

"I hope to continue to improve my teaching abilities and methods. I am confident I can do this with the support of the school and Worlda. I hope to improve my Chinese through my private lessons and the free lessons that Worlda offers to their teachers. Outside of work and Chinese, I hope to continue to see as much of this beautiful country as I can. I hope to travel to Xi’an, Beijing and a few of the smaller cities. The spring festival will allow me to travel to Thailand for almost next to nothing.”

Have you noticed any changes in yourself since coming?

"I think I have noticed myself becoming a lot more tolerant. You have to be prepared for taking time to understand people from different backgrounds and cultures. It has really opened my eyes to the many different ways about doing things. I have more confidence in myself having overcome the huge challenge of coming to China knowing no one and succeeding in completely new lifestyle. America is called the land of opportunity, however China’s rapid growth means that business is booming and there’s plenty of chances to make it big here as well. The decision to give up my comfortable lifestyle in the UK and try something completely new wasn’t an easy one, but it was one of the best decisions of my life.”

We thank you Adam for being a great team leader, teacher, and friend to everyone!

The story of Worlda Teacher - Sean and Brandy

A brief induction of Sean and Brandy: Sean and Brandy are a couple from Toronto Canada. They have been dating for eight years now. They are currently teaching at the same international school, where they have been since the summer of 2012. Brandy is the head teacher for grade four, and an English teacher for grade three. Sean is the grade one English teacher. In Sean’s free time, he likes to practice guitar, do Kung Fu, and mountain climb. Brandy likes to read books, watch movies, and socialize. 

and let's see what they said abouttheir experience in Guangdong, China

What did you do before you came to China? 

"We met in college in Canada, while we were both studying television and media production. After college, we worked for Rogers Television, a local cable network. While it was a good job, it was basically like an internship position. We were hoping to land a full time position there but this was difficult with the failing economy. At the time, Brandy had three other part time jobs and I had two just to make ends meet. One day Brandy saw an advertisement in the newspaper for a TESOL course. It had always been my dream to travel to Asia, and this seemed like the best way to do it. After completing the course, three months later we were on our flight to China.” 

Why did you want to come to be a teacher for Worlda in China? 

"I (Sean) had always been interested in China because my great grandfather was born in Guangdong a long time ago. He left China to go to Hawaii, and eventually ended up in Jamaica. While he was unable to come back to help his poor village in Guangdong, he continued to be successful in Jamaica. After many many years, he returned to his hometown and gave all of his fortune to the poor people he grew up with, so they would never have to leave their families like he did. While I would like to do something similar to this, I think education can help people make their own fortune. I’m very grateful for Worlda to give me the opportunity to make my dream a reality.” 

You’ve been in China for 3 semesters already. How do you like it? 

“If Neverland was real, I imagine China is the closest thing to it. People don’t worry about what you wear or what you look like. There’s freedom to do whatever you want to do without people judging you. The fact that you are very unique here creates a lot of opportunity. The money system here is much better then North America. The value of a dollar is known, you don’t need to worry about how much is tax or tip, and no crazy marketing strategies triple the price of standard items. Also, we feel very safe here all the time. I can go out anywhere at any time and not worry about our safety. Our community we live in is more like a family, where even though we cannot speak freely to each other because of the language barrier. Everyone is very respectful to each other, and they go out of their way to be extra generous to us.” 

How do you find teaching so far? 

“I (Brandy) absolutely love working with the kids. Each one of them has such a unique personality. Sometimes a boring topic makes you expect them to be naughty, but in reality it really intrigues them. Staying with the same students for a long time has let me see them grow. The things we taught them last year are common knowledge to them now. It makes me happy to see them progressing. I do find that children are also picking up my mannerisms and my accent. The most difficult thing so far has been trying to understand the children’s issues, whether it be they don’t understand a word or instructions, or they have to go to the toilet. Sometimes you run out of ideas of how to explain something, and even the translation sometimes doesn’t work. In the end, persistence and patience is the key to overcoming any problem.” 

During this winter holiday, it will be your first time returning to Canada. What will you bring back that you recommend others to bring right away? 

“The most important thing that we didn’t bring enough of was western medicine. It’s hard to find here, and Chinese medicine sometimes doesn’t cut it. Also it’s quite difficult explaining your symptoms to doctors here, so having the cure for whatever problem you have at home is very convenient. There is a feminine hygiene product (tampons) that is not readily available here, so that will be on the list as well. Deodorant, razors, and Chap Stick are also cheaper and better quality in Canada then you can find here. Finally there is some western treats that we miss, such as mac and cheese, maple syrup, popcorn, buttermilk pancake mix, and instant mashed potatoes. It is also difficult to find clothing and shoes in western sizes, so we will make sure to stock up on those.” 

for more information about Worlda, visit: www.worldaedu.com/cn

Guangzhou Worlda Journal: Chinese Visa Application

Legal ‘Z’ Work Visa for China
In order to work as an English teacher legally in China you need to have a ‘Z’ work visa. All the schools we represent are licensed to provide ‘Z’ work visas for their teachers and will take care of the paperwork for you. Be careful when talking to other schools, you need to make sure they are not hiring you illegally, this can lead to big fines and deportation.
Chinese Visa Application Process
Although the requirements vary slightly from province to province, typically the China visa application process works as follows. Once you have been offered and have accepted a job teaching English with a school in China you will provide them with a colour scanned copy of your passport, degree certificate, TEFL certificate, recent photo, home address and telephone number. In some provinces a certain number of years teaching experience can count instead of a degree.
Over the next 3 to 5 weeks, the school will complete all the necessary paperwork needed for the visa. Once this has been completed they will be issued with an official invitation letter which they will then send you in the post. You will take this invitation letter, along with your passport (valid for at least 6 months) and visa application form to your nearest Chinese embassy. The visa is usually issued within 3 days. Some countries will require you to undergo a medical checkup in your home country. Please check on your country’s Chinese embassy website  for the visa application form and country-specific information.
Once the visa has been issued you can then enter China and begin your teaching job. When you arrive, the school will register you at the local police station and take you for a medical checkup. Within a week they will issue you with a residence permit, valid for 1 year.

Guangzhou Worlda Journal: So which TEFL certificate is best?

is there any difference between tefl and tesol? and which certificate is better? Guangzhou Worlda Jounal will have a detailed explanation about these terms:
It's important to realize that the simple terms "TEFL" and "TESOL" have no official significance whatsoever. Consequently, the terms "TEFL Certificate" or "TESOL Certificate" do not of themselves endow a certificate with recognition. The best TEFL/TESOL training courses are externally validated, ie they are vetted and checked by a body that isofficially recognized—such as UCLES (University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate). A good question to ask any course provider, therefore, is: "Is your course externally validated, and if so by whom?" Three widely recognized certificates are the Cambridge CELTA, the Trinity CertTESOL and the SIT TESOL Certificate, though there are a growing number of other certificates that are reputable and well recognized.

More and more people are following the wensites of Guangzhou Worlda, and the link attached bellow is a video about Worlda, hope you will have a better and real understanding of this company

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifdEgOvsBaE

Guangzhou Worlda News: is ther any age limit for tefl?

Guangzhou Worlda News today will reply to the question above:
Yes and no. This depends very much on the country, the culture, the school, the type of students the school may have, and legal requirements. It can work both ways. Some schools actually prefer more mature teachers, especially if their clientele are mainly business people. 
Others consider—rightly or wrongly—that younger teachers are more "dynamic". Some countries are so desperate for teachers that age is irrelevant. EFL teachers can be any age from 18 to 80, though it has to be said that it is more difficult to find employment under 21 and over 50. Also, some countries have compulsory retirement ages of around 60 or 65. But in general, don't let the question of age put you off. With a good TEFL certificate, you will find employment somewhere.
So Guangzhou Worlda will conlude like this: just be yourself and you will make a difference.

Worlda Journal: Can You Make a Real Career out of TEFL

my answer is:"of courese, if you want to". There are numerous opportunities for long-term or permanent positions, or for advancement to Director of Studies or administrative positions. Other possibilities are teacher training and materials writing. A real career in TEFL almost always requires at least a heavy-weight TEFL certificate (for example Cambridge ELT or Trinity) and for more senior positions a TEFL diploma or degree or similar.
so the conclusion of Guangzhou Worlda Journal is: you can make a real career out of TEFL. Just do it.

Guangzhou Worlda Journal: 10 Tips for Attracting Recruiters to your LinkedIn Profile

1. Be passionate and enthusiastic

People want to work with people who are passionate about what they do.

Technical recruiter Nicole Tucker explains, “We definitely look for passion and enthusiasm. These qualities are innate to personality and therefore, very hard to teach. You can learn and be taught hard skills but soft skills are a little bit harder. That said, we hire 90 percent for culture and 10

percent for hard skills.”

2. Show, don’t tell

Don’t just say that you are passionate and enthusiastic;show that you are.

The words “motivated”, “creative” and “passionate” are some of the most overused on LinkedIn. Instead, showthat you’re these things by sharing real examples of your passion as well as times you went above and beyond in your responsibilities.

3. Have a portfolio/Github with samples of your work

One great way to show what you can do on your LinkedIn is by including links to your work samples from your portfolio and project repositories from Github.

This also gives recruiters the chance to leave your LinkedIn profile to find out more about you.

4. Don’t include “everything AND the kitchen sink”

According to Jenny Foss, career strategist and the voice of the popular career blog jobjenny.com,

“One big mistake I see people (not just job seekers) make is that they have this ‘everything AND the kitchen sink’ mentality about what to put in their LinkedIn profiles. This is a mistake if you're a job seeker because, assuming you want to have recruiters find and review your profile, realize that the last thing they want is to have to scroll until the end of time to get to the bottom of your LinkedIn profile. Your goal with LinkedIn is to include enough so that you turn up in the kinds of searches you wish to turn up in (think: use keywords that are relevant and common to your target role) and so that you whet the appetite of the reviewer and make them want to know more. Your goal is to not include so much that it's painful to get through the darned thing and/or weed out the most relevant info.”

5. Have a complete profile

The more complete your profile is, the higher the odds that a recruiter will find you on LinkedIn.

Moreover, recruiters are looking for details. They want to know what you do, where you have worked, and more. A complete profile helps them do this.

Fortunately, LinkedIn makes it easy for you to achieve a complete profile by offering suggestions on where you can improve it.

6. A network (or connections)

You don’t need a massive network of hundreds of connections. However, having less than 50 make you look like a hermit or that you’re scared of social media. (Neither are good.)

LinkedIn makes it convenient to connect with others by allowing you to import email contacts, find people from your alma mater, and even suggests who you may know.

7. Recommendations or testimonials

Having managers and colleagues sing your praises publicly goes a long way. It shows recruiters that people enjoy working with you.

For more on the best ways to get client/colleague testimonials, check out this article.

8. The longer you’ve been at a position, the better.

Bouncing around from job to job every month is not a good sign. Staying shows dedication.

Even if it’s a contractor/consulting job, consider adding it to your experience section if you’ve been there for a year or more.

9. Transferable skills

Make sure to highlight any transferrable skills you picked up from previous positions.

Especially any kinds of software/tools you used, such Salesforce, Quickbooks, Microsoft Excel, etc. You’ll be surprised to see how some of these can transfer over or be relevant in other roles.

10. Education, courses and/or certificates

Listing your education can help you score 10 times more profile views than those who leave it blank, and make you 15 times more likely to be contacted (source).

While education is a great performance indicator, it alone does not say much. (Even if you attended a competitive coding bootcamp.)

Make sure to also have evidence to back you up, like a portfolio and Github profile.

Furthermore, taking courses (after college) shows that you value learning and self-improvement. Hiring those that want to keep learning is desirable.

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Ultimately, LinkedIn is just one piece of the job search puzzle. (But a very important piece at that!)

If you need help with your LinkedIn profile, make sure to download my free LinkedIn profile completion checklist (specifically for techies)!

Guangzhou Worlda Journal: Things to Think About Before You Make a Midlife Career Change

1. How Much Education and Training Will You Need?

You may have chosen a new career that requires very little retraining. If you can simply transfer your current skills to your new occupation without having to acquire any new ones, all you will have to focus on is your job search.

When you are looking toward entering a career that requires a whole new skillset, however, you will probably have to go back to school or undergo some other kind of training. Are you willing to put your energy into it? How long will it be until you can actually start working? When you are in your 20s, or even your 30s, that may not be a big concern, since you have many years ahead of you to work. If you are in your 40s or 50s, you must ask yourself how long you want to keep working. Will you have to spend a great deal of time training for a career that you will only work in for a short time? Will the return on your investment be sufficient?

2. Can You Withstand the Financial Costs of a Career Change?

A career change can be costly. If you have to continue your education, tuition is very expensive. Even if you can afford it, balancing work and school can be difficult. You may have to cut your hours at your job to complete school in a timely fashion. Are you ready for a pay cut? A new career often means starting at the bottom. That could come with a much lower salary than the one you are currently earning.

3. Do You Have Your Family's Support?

Going through a major transition like a midlife career change requires a lot of support from those around you. If your family isn't on board, it will be difficult to succeed in this endeavor. Before you embark on such a big change, talk to your spouse and children. Everyone will have to pitch in to make this transformation possible. There may be less disposable income for doing things like taking vacations and buying new things. Your spare time will be taken up with preparing for your new career. Family members may have to help with household chores.

4. What Is the Typical Age of People Working in the Field You Are Considering?

Some industries are filled with very young workers. The only people even near midlife, may be those inmanagement. Will they be willing to hire you for an entry-level position if you are in your 40s or 50s?  Sure, age discrimination is illegal, as it should be but that doesn't stop those in charge of hiring from committing it. Your only recourse will be to file charges against those employers who refuse to hire you. That is probably not what you had in mind when you decided to embark on a career change. You wanted to enter a new career, not a battle. Before you move forward, thoroughly investigate the occupation you are considering and the industry or industries that would employ you. Talk to peoplewho work in it to find out if you have a decent chance of getting hired.

5. How Long Will It Take to Become Established in Your Desired Career?

When you begin a new career, your first job will likely be an entry-level one. After doing that for a year or two, you will probably be able to apply for a higher level position. Your prior work experience might help you advance faster than your much younger colleagues who are just starting out, but it may not. Your experience in this new career may be all that counts. It may take quite some time until you are able to do the type of work you wanted to when you made the decision to switch to this career. Ask yourself if you will be satisfied with that. Your answer may depend on how far away you are from the age you want to retire.

Guangzhou Worlda Tips: Heat Stroke

The typhoon Nida just cracked a big joke with the people in Guangzhou.

But any way one of the two pieces of good news is that they brought us a happy day off. The other one is we enjoyed a cool week.

However after that, heat wave is attack again.

So now we have to face a big trouble, Heat Stroke.

Heat stroke is the most serious form of heat injury and is considered a medical emergency. If you suspect that someone has heat stroke -- also known as sunstroke -- call 120 (NOT 911 in China) immediately and give first aid until paramedics arrive.

Heat stroke can kill or cause damage to the brain and other internal organs. Although heat stroke mainly affects people over age 50, it also takes a toll on healthy young athletes.

Heat stroke often occurs as a progression from milder heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps, heat syncope (fainting), and heat exhaustion. But it can strike even if you have no previous signs of heat injury.

Heat stroke results from prolonged exposure to high temperatures -- usually in combination with dehydration -- which leads to failure of the body's temperature control system. The medical definition of heatstroke is a core body temperature greater than 105 degrees Fahrenheit, with complications involving the central nervous system that occur after exposure to high temperatures. Other common symptoms include nausea, confusion, disorientation, and sometimes loss of consciousness or coma.

Symptoms of Heat Stroke

The hallmark symptom of heat stroke is a core body temperature above 105 degrees Fahrenheit. But fainting may be the first sign.

Other symptoms may include:

· Throbbing headache

· Dizziness and light-headedness

· Lack of sweating despite the heat

· Red, hot, and dry skin

· Muscle weakness or cramps

· Nausea and vomiting

· Rapid heartbeat, which may be either strong or weak

· Rapid, shallow breathing

· Behavioral changes such as confusion, disorientation, or staggering

· Seizures

· Unconsciousness