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When foreign students decide to study in China, many of them worry about the way of life in China is completely different from their home countries, and they may have hard time to adapt their new study life in China. Today’s life in China is not so much different from anywhere else in the world. If students are studying in major cities like Shanghai and Beijing, the way of life has been strongly influenced by western culture, you can easily find western fast food restaurants, supermarkets and department stores.
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When students leave their countries, they are embarking on a journey that will take them to places that are different from their usual way of life. Students should try to be flexible and enjoy the unexpected. Embrace new people and culture around you. Sample the food, try to speak the language, ask questions; your study abroad experience in China will be full of happy memories.
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Expenses
Students should open local bank account in China if they are studying in China for more than three months.
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Insurance
Insurance is required for all foreign students who pursues higher education in China for a period over six months.
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Money Exchange
Exchange rates fluctuate in line with international financial market condition and are published daily by the State Exchange Control Administration.
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Communications
Both 2G and 3G networks cover all cities, counties and some villages in China. Student can buy a SIM card at mobile phone store or even newsstand.
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Medical and Health
If you have any health problems, ask your doctor for a copy of your medical history should you need to consult a Chinese doctor.
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Tools
Major mobile phone systems in China are, namely TD-SCDMA(3G), W-CDMA(3G), CDMA2000(3G), GSM 900/1800.
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Housing
Many of the Chinese universities provide international students dormitory for foreign students.
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Transportations
Foreign students are advised to do some research before booking a flight ticket to China.
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