1. Beijing Normal University
舍睿秋
北京师范大学
准备好了吗？

2. Applying & acquiring accommodation!?
There are many types of housing…
Once you are able to apply for housing, apply quickly!!!
Personally I lived in 新松公寓 Xinsong Gongyu.
No 2. International Student Dorm (F1, F2)
No. 3 International Student Dorm (B1, B2, B3)
Xinsong Gongyu (C1, C2, C3)
Lanhui Gongyu (E)
Tianfang Hotel (T2, T3)
**Housing will be paid for in cash at reception area where you initially checked-in**

3. Accommodation side note!
Usually have an electric water kettle
Sheets are provided, but are usually given to 服务员 on a specific floor of each housing at a specific time of the week. 服务
Usually have air-conditioning
Closets
Side table/nightstands
Desk lamps
Lock boxes/lock drawers
Once in China, I recommend
That you buy slippers that
Prevent you from slipping
On the shower floor.

4. What to pack? 1st time traveling?
Think. Limited amount of space & weight
Clothes appropriate per season change.
Comfort: Pictures of family & friends or anything that brings you comfort.
Toiletries, everything is readily available in China.
You can bring some medicine. China also has medicine as well.
Ladies: Make-up, if you feel your specific shades will be hard to find.
Specific feminine products?
**Keep everything in original packaging**

5. Money! & Banking? ***Notify your bank in the US***
Do you need to make a Chinese bank account?
No, due to the fact that you pay tuition to Bloomsburg and they pay tuition directly to Beijing Normal University.
Benefits of having one: Can link it to WeChat and do not have to rely on pulling money off of your American bank card.
If you do, you may use an International Wire Transfer
In order to open an account you will need a passport, 100 RMB, Chinese telephone #, & an address
The account # in China is the same as the one on the bank card that you receive.
Expected amount used monthly for oneself: 3,000 RMB – 4,000 RMB

6. What happens if your bank card gets stuck in an ATM?
Well…first of all, I’d suggest when you pull money out of an ATM that you do it at a bank because you can easily deal with the staff and they are usually within range to contact.
Remember your number on that bank card (wherever it comes from…)
They will ask probably for the last four digits on that card and a way to prove you are who you say you are. Bring your passport as well.

7. Upon arrival… Arriving at BNU… 1. Check-in to your accommodation
Your 服务员 may only speak 中文。(However not always, some may speak some or a little English)
You probably will not be able to obtain Wi-Fi until registration.
Free Wi-Fi can be obtained at McDonald’s or at restaurants. Usually most restaurants have some version of Wi-Fi…

8. Registration & WI-FI & Orientation in a nutshell!
Registration: You will be guided by students that are volunteers of the BNU International department. You will receive your student card, student book, welcome international info books, and a free t-shirt. Obtain health insurance.
WI-FI & Card: Will be explained on next slide after next.
Orientation: More or less a formal welcome, which is translated into multiple languages, but majority of it will be in English and Chinese.

10. WI-FI & Student Card (this machine along with WI-FI machine can be found in dorm #6)
Wi-Fi is a monthly fee, you must refresh your payment every month.

11. Student ID Card!
Gives you the ability to eat at any of the cafeteria on campus whether that would be…
新乐群食堂
西北食堂
学五食堂
留学生食堂
什么的。。。
*You can use student card or cash in student/teacher 超市 on campus.

12. Student Book
This book will be necessary on school trips, which prove that you are an international student.
It is officially accepted at parks and some other places of historic and/or scenic interest.
Do not be surprised if lots of people want to take pictures with you or just look at you.
-You’re like an exotic movie star!

13. Useful Apps & Phones!
Wechat
Baidu Maps

14. VPNs Express VPN (This one you pay for) Psiphon (Free, 【电脑】）
There are so many, but these are the two I have personally used.

15. Placement Testing & Schedule Outcome

16. Words of Advice
Please review what you learned that day. Practice writing Chinese characters.
Do all the homework.
Attend class.
Know vocabulary and being able to write it will be important on your exams. Grammar is also important.
Mid-term, Final
Do not forget to have fun inside and outside of class!~
Your teachers and people within Beijing are very nice. Do not be afraid.
Feel free to take what you learned in class outside of class!
Travel and get out there to explore Beijing!!!!* There is so MUCH one can do!
Make lots of friends and do not be afraid to interact with others in Chinese!

17. Q&A?
If you have further questions or concerns after today, you can contact me at the following:
Wechat ID: RachelCimera
If you add me on WeChat, please tell me
You’re from Bloomsburg University
Your name.
Intend/thinking about studying abroad or
Just curious about China or my experience.

18. Other potential questions?
Can I bring prescription medicine?
Check with immigration policies to be sure, but generally you can bring in some medications. Be sure they are in their original package and in your checked bags. As immigration policies can change, be sure to check before you go. From the US Embassy website: You may bring limited amounts of medications to China. It is suggest that you bring in limited amounts and have a prescription or medical certificate when bringing any prescription medication, controlled medication, stimulants, etc. to China.
Is the water drinkable from the tap?
It is recommended you drink bottled water or drink boiled water.
Do we need to get medical examinations & vaccinations?
If you are within China for 6 months or less, then the answer is no. Vaccinations are not really required, but you may consult with your doctor and feel free to do your own research.
Do they accept visa cards?
In many places you can use Visa or MasterCard, but not everywhere so be sure you have cash.
Can you withdraw money in China from your American account?
Check with your individual bank. Most large international institutions can be accessed from abroad, though many credit unions cannot be. Make sure to inform your bank beforehand.
**Do not forget to notify your bank you are going abroad before you go!** (You do not want your account to be frozen and unable to access potentially needed funds!)

19. Beijing
2017