Preparations 筹办 (chóu bàn)

Preparing for your study abroad in China? Let us help answer your burning questions. Several issues need your consideration to determe your particular needs but fortunately most issues are common to all students. Let's get started.

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1. Prepare a pre-departure plan and list.

This list should provide a good starting point:

  • Financial Aid and other sources of funding
  • U.S. Passport application
  • Chinese Student Visa application
  • Immunization shot requirements or recommendations
  • Course credit evaluations
  • School registrations
  • Housing accommodations
  • Airline tickets
  • Medications
  • Climate and clothing requirements
  • What to bring
  • Packing and/or luggage
  • Dining considerations
  • Currency and conversion rates
  • Communication options
  • Electrical differences/requirements
  • Safety considerations
  • Cultural differences and gestures
  • Symbolism/meaning of colors
  • Language learning or portable translation devices

2. Ok, now what do you do with your new list?

Several of the listed items will be addressed by taking the online pre-departure orientation course on the MT Abroad website.

After completing the pre-departure orientation course you will be able to visit links with information and guidance on obtaining financial aid, U.S. Passports, and Visa applications.

  • MTSU’s Study Abroad website addresses: 

  1. MT Abroad
  2. Financial Aid options
  3. U.S. Passport applications

  • MTSU Study Abroad contact information:

  1. 615-898-5179
  2. mtabroad@mtsu.edu

3. Information that is not covered on the MT Abroad website?

Links on the next page provide information not covered on the MT Abroad website. Click here to go to the next page.

4. MTSU China Study Abroad Advisers?

      Spires, Robert W.
      Electronic Media Communication
      Professor
      Email: rwspires@mtsu.edu
      Room: 0214
      Bldg: COMM
      Telephone: 615-898-2217
      Post Office Box: MTSU Box 0058
      Zheng, Guanping
      Electronic Media Communication
      Associate Professor
      Email: gzheng@mtsu.edu
      Room: 0216
      Bldg: COMM
      Telephone: 615-904-8365
      Post Office Box: MTSU Box 0058



We hope the information here helps you in preparing for your studies in China. If this information does not address your individual needs, please contact the MT Abroad office or your advisor.

MT Abroad Office
615-898-5179
mtabroad@mtsu.edu