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When and where should I
arrive in China? |
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Students are required to
arrive at Beijing Capital Airport no later than 8:00 pm (Beijing time),
on Saturday, June 26, 2010. If you fly into Tianjin, you should also
arrive on Saturday, June 26, although no specific time of the day is
required. |
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When and where should I
depart from China? |
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- Students are scheduled to
leave TFSU campus on the morning of Sunday, August 8, 2010, for Beijing
Capital Airport. Group transportation is provided by TFSU. Do arrange
your departure flight from Beijing, China, after 11:00 am on Sunday, August
8, 2010. No specific time of the day is required if you depart from Tianjin Airport.
- For those who want
to stay longer to travel in China, see the
answer to this concern near
the end of this document.
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How many hours in time
difference between US and China? |
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12 hours. E.g.: 7:00 pm,
Saturday, in China is 7:00 am, Saturday, in USA. |
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Who will pick me up in
Beijing? |
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Dr. Lan and other school
representatives (FSU and TFSU) will be at Beijing Airport on Saturday, June 26,
2010. |
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What do I do if I miss the
group pick-up at 8:00 pm on June 26? |
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Beijing Airport Shuttle
Bus (marked with China International Airlines) is recommended if you
have to travel to Tianjin on your own. It runs from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm,
departing every half an hour. |
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How do I locate the
Airline Shuttle Bus? |
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See Orientation
package for details. |
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What are the free luggage
requirements for international travelers? |
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Carry-on: one piece (Size:
9 + 14 +22; Weight: 40 lbs.) and one personal item.
Checked: two pieces (Size: 62 inches/each; Weight: 50 lbs.).
See Orientation package for details. |
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What is the currency
exchange rate between USD and Chinese Yuan? |
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Check it out at
Yahoo Currency Exchange. |
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Do all FSU students stay
on campus of TFSU? |
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Yes, in the International
Students Dorms in a gated area on campus. All students are required to
return to dorms by 12:00 pm every night. |
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What time are the meals
served? |
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Meals are served seven day
a week:
Breakfast: 7:00am-8:00 am
Lunch: 12:00noon-1:00 pm
Dinner: 6:00pm-7:00 pm |
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May I bring my laptop? |
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Yes, either IBM PC or
Macintosh notebook. |
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May I bring other electrical devices? |
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Only if your electrical
devices carry a voltage range of 120V-240V. |
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How can I call my family
in the United States from China? |
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By using two kinds of
phone cards, you may reach your family in the United States. Details
regarding the purchase and usage of the cards will be provided upon
arrival on TFSU campus. See Orientation package for dialing
instruction. |
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How can my parents reach
me in China? |
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Most families purchase
phone cards designated to call China for such purpose. These cards are
available either online or in selective Chinese grocery stores. One
website from where we have frequently purchased our phone cards in the
past two years is: www.168talk.com. The cost averages 3.5 cents/per
minute to call China. See Orientation package for dialing
instruction. |
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If I bring cash with me,
where can I safeguard my money? |
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Don’t leave cash in the
dorm. You may open an account in the Bank of China Branch near TFSU campus with a
nominal fee of 13 cents, and make your deposits or withdrawals seven
days a week during bank hours (9am-5pm), all free of charge. There is no
charge to close the account |
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If I need money, can my
parents send me money and how? |
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Yes. The most convenient
way is to wire money via Western Union. |
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Can I use ATM machine to
get cash? |
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Yes. There is an ATM
machine available on TFSU campus. However, we recommend
using the ATM service in the Bank of China Branch near TFSU campus,
or using the ATM machine in a branch office of Bank of China in the
International Building located within walking distance from TFSU campus. A fee does
apply for each transaction. |
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Can I use my credit cards
in China? |
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Credit cards can be
accepted by major merchants, hotels, and airlines ticket offices. A fee does apply. Most street merchants
take cash only. |
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One of the scheduled
activities is to stay with a host family. Do I need to bring any gift? |
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At your pleasure. Since the host
family pays for your stay with them on their own, it would be nice if you bring a reasonable gift from, and made in, USA. |
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Do I need to bring any
medicine? |
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You are recommended to
bring some over-counter medicine for allergy, cold, cough and upset
stomach, etc. Please consult with your family physician prior to the
trip to China if you have special medical needs. |
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What else should I know
before departure? |
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- Confirm your
international flight three days prior to your departure by contacting
your airline representatives.
- Bring two copies of your passport: one to turn in for domestic travel
in China; the other for your own identification when outing.
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Can I stay longer in China
to travel on my own after the Program finishes? |
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- Yes. But please note
that the FSU Summer Program will not be responsible for your
post-program excursions and that all students must check out from TFSU
dorms on August 8, 2010. If you plan
for a post-program travel, follow the recommendations below:
- We recommend that
several students travel together. So contact other
participants in this Program to find interested travel partners.
- Please allow ample
time for your post-program excursions: e.g., approximately 6 days for
touring Shanghai area (Shanghai, Hangzhou,
Suzhou, and Nanjing), and 5 days for Sichuan area (Chengdu and Jiuzaigou) or Yunnan
area (Kunming and Lijiang).
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You don't have to
book plane/train tickets from an American travel agent for domestic
travel in China. While you are in Tianjin, TFSU's International Office
will help you to plan out for your domestic travel in China, including
reserving hotel and ordering air/train tickets.
- For those whose
return flight departs from Beijing Airport: Because domestic
flight within China allows a passenger to check in only one piece of
luggage, you will want to store most of your luggage at Beijing
Capital Airport, which provides storage service at a decent price. On
August 9, take the group bus with other students to Beijing Airport. Store your
luggage at the airport except for the necessary things you want to use
for your domestic travel. After completing your
domestic travel, return to Beijing to catch your departure flight back to the US.
- For those whose
return flight departs from Tianjin Airport, you can store your
luggage with TFSU International Students Office. After completing
your domestic travel, return to Tianjin to catch your departure flight back to the US.
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How can I reach Dr. Lan in
Tianjin, China? |
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By phone:
Via email: |
TBA
flan@fsu.edu |
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