1. Temple University Taiwanese student association Orientation June 17, 2006

2. Preparation: Things you may want to bring Chinese knife Water boiler Chinese wok Tatong Wok Personal medicine Kangbow soup bags (optional) FOOD….

3. Preparation: Things you may want to do before departure! CONTACT Vincent!!!!!!!! Apply graduate apartments Get all the shots you need Get an international driver’s license (optional but easy)

4. Arrival: Contact Vincent Wang for more info: vintwg01@gmail.com Eva Air to Newark and China Airline: you may need to rent a car or ask for more information. Other arrival info, please ask me!

5. Things to do immediately after arrival: Check your arrival with OIS: Office of International Students Check your bills with Temple University Get your Temple ID card Go to Orientation held by OIS

6. Finding a place to live: Contact Vincent for temperate stay Center City Graduate Apartments: Triangle house, Triangle Apts, Pediatric housing, Ambler Lynnwood Gardens Mainline Area Cosigner system….

9. Buying furniture and groceries: from Taiwanese students from malls (Walmarts, Target) from the internet Remember: don’t regret when you buy things from seller since you can not make a refund. Don’t blame the seller!

10. Life in Philly: Safety first! Be aware of strangers! Don’t give money to baggers! Avoid going out late in certain areas Don’t always say sorry when you are not really “sorry”! Watch out for hoax letters and calls