2010 China Math (May 8-25)

Global Learning Scholarship

At least $750 for any degree-seeking studentIt will be transferred into your account.For other scholarships, you need to send in application by March 1, 2010.

What to learn …. We will study culture history language education (with an emphasis on math ed.) and more ….

Agenda ItineraryKSU Study Abroad Code of ConductSign required formsCollect a copy of the major page of your passport

Collect visa application (with a passport type of photo) and passport in MarchIssues related to the SA 4490How to make an international callUnlock your cellular phoneMoney issuesJetlag

China

Beijing

Shanghai

Yangzhou

Itinerary• Depart ATL: May 8• Beijing: May 9-12 (3 nights and 4 days)

Take a night train to Yangzhou• Yangzhou: May 13-20 (7 nights and 8 days)

Bus from Yangzhou to Shanghai (3-4 hrs)• Shanghai: May 21-25 (5 nights and 4.5 days)• Depart Pudong Airport (PVG): May 25• Arriving at ATL on May 25Remark: The detailed itinerary will be given later

BeijingCapitalPopulation: 17.5 million. The second largest city after ShanghaiOne of the four great ancient capitals of China

For more info, refer to Beijing

YangzhouPopulation: 4.6 millionIt was an international city in the 14th century. The discovery of the 1342 tomb of Katarina Vilioni, member of an Italian trading family in Yangzhou, suggests the existence of a thriving Italian community in the city in the 14th century.For more info, refer to Yangzhou .

Yangzhou University YZU is located in the Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province

of China. It is a key comprehensive provincial university.

The University was established in 1992 as a merger of 6 colleges: Teachers College of Yangzhou Agricultural College of Jiangsu Engineering College of Yangzhou Medical College of Yangzhou Water Conservancy Engineering College of Jiangsu Business School of Jiangsu.

Yangzhou UniversityThere are • 33,900 full-time undergraduate students;• 6,200 postgraduate (doctorate and master) students and• 16,000 students of continued education. • YZU has 27 colleges offering 94 undergraduate programs in 11 disciplines.

Famous for CuisineYangzhou dishes have an appealing color, aroma, taste and also appearance. In Yangzhou all dishes, whether cheap or expensive, are elaborate.

Shanghaithe largest city in China, and one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, with over 20 million people.the largest center of commerce and finance in mainland China.the "showpiece" of the world's fastest-growing major economy.the World Expo 2010 (05/01 – 10/31)

Required FormsKSU Study Abroad Code of ConductKSU Waiver of Liability for Study Abroad Programs (sign)Student Statement of Responsibility (sign)Photo Release Form (sign)Emergency medical information

Collect the copy of the major page of your passport.

The course - SA 4490Three credit hoursEquivalent to MATH 4490It may be used to replace a course in your degree program.

Course requirementsReading: a few online articles15-minute presentation about Georgia Standard in Yangzhou UniversityProject: a comparative study of ….. (5-10 pages)A two-page paper about China including two photos (turn in to Confucius Institute at KSU)

Details will be forwarded to you later.

CommunicationEmail (inexpensive way to keep contact)

Phone call (Expensive for international call)

Country code: China – 86USA - 1

Parents call youDial 011 + 86 + China city code + local China phone number

• 011-86-10 - local # (Beijing)• 011-86-21 - local # (Shanghai)• 011-86-514 - local # (Yangzhou)Remark: The local numbers will be provided later.

Calling USA from China?

Dial 00 + 1 + US area code + local telephone number

Unlock your cell phoneCall your providerThey need the following:I. IMEI number and PINII. Model and type of your cell phoneIII. Email addressSome models of Nokia 2610 cannot beunlocked.Buy local SIM card for domestic use

Money Issues$1 = 6.8 Yuan

XE.com - Universal Currency Converter

It is a full package. We cover all the meals, lodging, and major admission tickets in Beijing, Yangzhou, and Shanghai.

Remark: If you go out with local students, we will

not cover the expenses.

Money IssuesYou may need to spend $50-$100.1. Tips (room service)2. Fee for overweight of your luggage3. Bottled water on road ($0.5/bottle)4. Calling cards (SIM cards)5. Meals if you do not like the ones provided6. Admission fees to places not organized7. Taxi fare

How much? Recommendation: $ 200You can use your credit to withdraw cash (ATM). But you need to pay feesDebit Card of Bank of America in ATM of Construction Bank of China (no fees) Small stores do not accept credit cardSometimes your bank blocks the transaction No one has extra money for you to borrowBring more if you like to shop in China

Should I get RMB here?Do not get RMB from local banks hereThey charge too much and the rate is not goodYou can do it in Beijing airport and/or banks in China

Money MattersWu Jao .50

Yuan: RMB 1.00

Current Conversion Rate

$1 = 6.8 Yuan

Climate

Weather in May is cooling and the range is from 18.6C to 23.5C

(65.5F --- 74.3F)

Jetlag and Melatonin

12 hours time differenceTo handle the jetlag, take melatonin.

For instructions, please read the article.

ElectricityElectricity is supplied at 220 volts, 50 cyclesCheck your chargers for Cellular phone and laptop PC

Emergency Call Numbers

Police 110 Fire Services 119 Ambulance120

Taxi Everywhere in cities No matter what time of day, you can easily hail one on almost any main street in the city. Convenient and affordable

provided you can communicate your destination in Chinese.

Taking Taxi in Shanghaiand Beijing

Two major players in Shanghai: Dazhong Taxi Qiangsheng Taxi For a picture, click Shanghai's Taxi

Three major players in Beijing (Red, White-Green, and Yellow-Black)

Last year’s priceTaxi fare for every km is marked on the window pane, every km is ¥2.0. The initial fee is ¥10 for the first 3 kms. From 11:00pm to 5:00am the fare is ¥3 for each kilometer and the initial fee is ¥13.0 for the first 3 kms. Remember to ask for a receipt before you get out of the car and keep it for possible complaint or claim.  If you leave something in a taxi and have a receipt you have a much higher chance of recovering it than otherwise.