In 2012, HelloGWU was launched and quickly became the largest platform for Chinese people in the Washington, D.C. area. To date, it has received more than 15 million visits and accumulated 240,000 users.

In 2017, inDC (Washington Neighborhood) was launched, aiming to provide users with an event and information platform, and to better serve the needs of users by building upon vertical information.的Provide services to users;

In 2018, HelloGWU merged with neighborhoods and launched a brand new mobile app –他乡。

In 2022, we listened to user feedback and redesigned the HeXiang 2.0 client, simultaneously releasing iOS and Android versions.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of HelloGWU. Building on our existing platform, HelloGWU 2.0, we may consider renaming ourselves HelloGWU to better serve the Chinese community in the Washington, D.C. area. If you are interested in participating in this transformation, you are welcome to join us (contact information is at the bottom of the article).

"Meeting an old friend in a foreign land is like being next door, even though we are far apart."

HelloGWU's mobile client has received mixed reviews since its launch in 2014. Due to platform development cost limitations, it has not received adequate updates and maintenance. In 2018, "Taxiang" was born; we wanted to do better.的Integrating rentals, secondhand goods, events, social networking, and information into one platform. In 2022, after listening to user feedback and suggestions, we relaunched the "He Xiang" project, naming it He Xiang 2.0. This 2.0 version not only launches simultaneously on both Android and iOS, but also features upgrades in functionality and user experience! Details are as follows:

Remove the news module and add a circle function.

In version 1.0 of "He Xiang," we attempted to integrate overseas information to provide the latest updates and news. In version 2.0, we temporarily removed this feature, reserving the space for "Circles." Circles are similar to WeChat's Moments; you can see updates from nearby friends and follow specific friends, serving as a platform for recording life and sharing happiness.

Retain categorization information and enhance search functionality.

We've retained HelloGWU's traditional ability—categorized information—and enhanced the search function for better performance.的Serving users.

Enhance private messaging, online communication, and group functions.

Otherworld 2.0 has added online communication features, allowing users to send private messages to each other for easier communication.的We will exchange ideas. Based on this, we...嗨We have added a group function. At this stage, we only open the official group to facilitate communication between new and old users. In the future, we will consider opening up user-created groups.

How can I participate in the beta test?

The new version of him乡We are now in closed beta testing, and everyone is welcome to join! Participants can enjoy the new features of this game in advance and also interact closely with the development and operations teams.

For closed beta testing, please add the editor's WeChat:

Team Recruitment

This relaunch of the HelloGWU app's "Other Places" project will adhere to the principles of non-traditional development.盈Our business model focuses on providing value to international students and the Chinese community. The app is currently in its final testing phase, and we are looking to recruit individuals with similar ideas and ideals.

• Community Management

• Content Operations

• Business Development

• User growth operations

Those who are interested can also add the editor's WeChat.