 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1. COURSES / ADMISSION
|
|
2. LIVING / HEALTH
|
|
3. EATING
|
|
4. TRAVEL / ARRIVAL IN CHINA
|
|
5. MONEY
|
|
6. VISA
|
|
|
|
COURSES / ADMISSION
|
|
|
|
Q:
What are your Admission requirements?
|
A: The general requirements are:
- Aged between 18-60
- Have completed high school or equivalent
(exceptions are sometimes granted)
|
|
|
|
Q:
Can I receive university/college credit for course work completed in your program?
|
A: China Study Abroad program participants can
transfer the credits earned in China to their home institutions. All
the universities & academies in CSA's programs are preeminent in
their fields, and have cooperative arrangements with numerous
universities and research institutions around the world. The
universities that program participants attend are internationally
accredited; therefore most international universities accept credit
received from these schools. Many of o ur students in the past have
received credit for their coursework completed here. CSA assists
students in obtaining any information and documentation required
supporting their request for course credit. Of course, the final
decision to offer academic credit is up to your university. Program
participants are encouraged to check with their home institution's
credit transfer requirements.
|
|
|
|
Q:
Do I receive a diploma for courses completed?
|
A: Yes diplomas are available, however this dependant on the university and course you choose.
|
|
|
|
Q:
Can I arrive before my course starts?
|
A: That will be no problem, however please inform CSA of your arrival date
well in advance and please be aware that there will be extra charges
for accommodation, please contact us for further information.
|
|
|
|
LIVING / HEALTH
|
|
|
|
Q:
Are English-speaking doctors available in china?
|
A: Yes. Each city offered by CSA has English-speaking doctors available,
when you arrive in china CSA will give you welcome pack with relevant
information.
|
|
|
|
Q:
I have pre existing health conditions can I get medicines in China?
|
A: There are pharmacies throughout china offering most medicines. However
we strongly recommend that you bring all prescription medication with
you before you arrive in China. We also strongly recommend that you
bring medical records with you if you have pre-existing health
conditions, because for certain medicines prescriptions are required
and therefore you will have to go to see a local doctor before you can
obtain them and your medical records will help expedite these matters.
Again, CSA will be there to help you with any problems you may
encounter.
|
|
|
|
Q:
Do I need vaccinations to come to China?
|
A: Yes. We advise all applicants to get vaccinations before leaving for
China. We recommend that you check the following vaccinations:
Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Japanese B Encephalitis, Tetanus, Diphtheria,
and Typhoid. For more information Please refer to our Vaccinations Table and contact your general practitioner.
|
|
|
|
Q:
What clothing should I bring?
|
A: That is heavily dependant on the time of year you are coming to
China and the city in which you are studying. Please refer to each
individual city page to see the climate in the city. Also please feel
free to contact us at CSA for any further information. Also please
don’t panic if you forget anything; all cities offered by CSA have an
abundance of stores which sell all manner of clothing.
|
|
|
|
Q:
Are personal toiletries available in china?
|
A: Most things are available in china. However if you prefer certain
branded goods e.g., certain types of toothpaste, make up, hair products
etc.
|
|
|
|
Q:
How can I do my Laundry?
|
A: Washing machines are available in most apartments; there are
Laundromats available in certain areas in the city. There are also
laundry services available on student campuses.
|
|
|
|
Q:
Can I get dry cleaning done?
|
A: Yes each city has Dry Cleaning services available, again refer to the
welcome pack when you arrive, and also feel free to ask a CSA member of
staff.
|
|
|
|
Q:
What voltage is used in china?
|
A: The voltage here is 220. Converters and power strips may be purchased locally
|
|
|
|
Q:
Whats the Weather like?
|
A: This is dependant on the city and time of year, there is more
information about weather in the individual city sections on the
website. It can be extremely hot and extremely cold, in Beijing the
temperature can reach up to 35 degrees Celsius in the summer and –10 in
the winter. So please bring appropriate clothing for the city you
choose and the time of year you are going to be there. But don’t panic
if you forget anything or bring the wrong clothes, there are lots of
places you can buy clothes from within China at all price ranges.
|
|
|
|
EATING
|
|
|
|
Q:
Can I drink tap water?
|
A: We Strongly recommend you do not drink the tap water. However there remain the adventurous few who persist in this activity.
|
|
|
|
Q:
I’m a vegetarian will I be ok in China?
|
A: Yes; every city in china has good vegetarian options. Please remember
to ask when ordering, because in china many consider seafood to be
vegetarian. For Vegans we make the suggestion to clarify the dishes you
order meet you dietary requirements.
|
|
|
|
Q:
Is it safe to eat the street food?
|
A: Opinion on his is varied, the general answer is yes and there is a
great variety of street food available in china at inexpensive prices.
We would however make people aware that some people do experience
stomach problems after eating street food, but this is usually cured
from a dose of Imodium. And ones tolerance to local cuisine increases
over time as your body adjusts to local microbes.
|
|
|
|
Q:
I have allergies to certain foods.
|
A: The suggestion here would be to clarify that the food you are allergic
to is not in your dish or used to prepare it. If you are in any doubt
what so ever please do not eat it.
|
|
|
|
TRAVEL / ARRIVAL IN CHINA
|
|
|
|
Q:
What happens when I arrive at Beijing airport?
|
A: For all students who come to China through our programs a CSA
representative will be there to meet them at the airport. Once you have
booked onto one of our courses we at CSA take care of all your needs,
this includes an airport pick up and drop off. Just inform us of your
arrival details and we will be there. We will also provide more
information on this matter once you have booked onto one of our
language courses. Please feel free to contact us at any time if you
have any questions.
|
|
|
|
Q:
My course is booked in a city for which I cannot get a direct flight too, what should I do?
|
A: This is not a problem, once you book a course CSA will work closely
with you to make sure you arrive at the proper destination and in good
time. Most students, If they are unable to find a direct flight to
their chosen city, arrive in Beijing and book onward connections from
there. CSA will be happy to help you with travel arrangements should
the need arise, prices vary depending on mode of transport and
destination.
|
|
|
|
Q:
How do I get around in Chinese cities?
|
A: Please refer to the transportation sections on each city.
|
|
|
|
Q:
I would like to travel to other parts of China while I’m studying, can CSA help?
|
A: Absolutely, we have a travel section on this website and we would be
happy to help you to make arrangements for travel within China . At CSA
with pride ourselves on offering our students wide range of services
and help, which we hope will make there time in China an unforgettable
one. AS always please feel free to contact us with any questions.
|
|
|
|
MONEY
|
|
|
|
Q:
How much spending money shall I bring?
|
A: Well how much money you spend in China is really up to each
individual. We can however give you a general idea of expenses in China
.
- Entertainment. Well this is really
dependent on the individual, it is possible to have a good night out in
Beijing this includes dinner, drinks and clubbing for apx 200RMB.
However it is wholly possible to spend 10 times that amount.
-
Transport. Transport is relatively cheap in China , buses and subways
are the cheapest option costing between 1-2RMB. Taxis cost a minimum
charge of 10RMB(minimum prices vary between cities). An across town
journey in Beijing will cost apx 50 RMB. Some students opt to buy
bicycles which cost apx 200RMB.
- Food. Again the
amount spent on food varies upon the individual you can have a meal on
street stall for as low as 5 RMB and you can go to a top restaurant and
pay upwards of 500RMB per person.
- Shopping. For some China is a shopping paradise, with cheap clothes, souvenirs, dvds and much more.
|
|
|
|
Q:
How does money exchange work in China and how should I bring money?
|
A: Again there are several option with regards to money changing and in what form you should bring money to China .
-
Cash. You can change foreign currency at the airport, banks around the
cities and hotels. It is a relatively easy process, you just bring the
cash and your passport to the bank or money changer and get your RMB.
- Travelers Checks. Again these can be cashed at the airport, hotels and banks.
-
Credit Cards. Cards are widely accepted at major stores, restaurants
and hotels around china. It is also possible to get cash advances from
ATM machines if you have a pin and from banks with i.d. There are now
many ATM machines and they can be found pretty easily in most large
Chinese cities.
- Opening a local account is a good
option for longer-term students. This gives them a place to keep cash
they have bought with them and to receive money transfers from abroad.
There are a few options when thinking about opening a local account we
recommend, Bank of china or Industrial and Commercial Bank. These two
have lots of locations around China and also on some university
campuses.
|
|
|
|
Q:
What happens if I run out of money?
|
A: Well we hope this does not happen, but if it does don’t panic. There
are Western Union branches in all major cities in China . Always feel
free to contact CSA if you have any problems while you are studying
with us.
|
|
|
|
VISA
|
|
|
|
Q:
What kind of visa do I need and where do I apply for one?
|
A:
A: Please refer to the Visa Section on this website, it gives comprehensive details on all your Visa needs.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
