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Preparations 筹办 (chóu bàn) . . .page 2

Links to additional information:

• Chinese Student Visa application
  • http://www.learn4good.com/travel/china_visa.htm
• Climate
  • http://www.travelchinaguide.com/climate/
• Currency and conversion rates
  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_currency
  • http://www.thebeijingguide.com/money/money3.html
• Communication options
  • http://www.Skype.com (likely to be your cheapest option if you will have access to broadband services)
  • Cell phone carrier (not a link)
  • Prepaid phone card (not a link)
• Electrical differences/requirements
  • http://www.aglobalworld.com/international-voltage/country-voltage.php
  • http://www.china.org.cn/english/45796.htm
• Safety considerations
  • http://www.ajtmh.org/cgi/content/full/79/1/4
• Cultural differences and gestures
  • http://www.transitionsabroad.com
• Symbolism/meaning of colors
  • http://www.elitedresses.com/Chinese_Color_Symbolism_s/52.htm
• Do's and don'ts
  • http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/03/world/asia/03china.html
  
  
  

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