Studying in China : a practical handbook for students : take an extraordinary educational trip to China / Patrick McAloon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McAloon, Patrick, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Foreign study--China.

Foreign study.

American students--China.

American students.

China--Description and travel.

China.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (578 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Tokyo, Japan ; Rutland, Vermont : Tuttle Publishing, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

""China is changing faster than any other nation on earth today. Written by a Chinese language teacher and a travel professional who works with students in China all the time, Studying in China is an invaluable resource...""-Chinese Language Teachers Association (CLTA) NewsletterA visit to China can change your life. Would you like to study in China, but are not sure what you will find there? A trip to China to live, work or study promises an amazing, life-changing experience in the most historically and culturally fascinating nation on earth. Find all the information you need for your education

Contents:

Cover; Copyright; Contents; Chapter 1 China Beckons; Geography; 5,000 Years of Chinese Civilization in a Nutshell; Going to China Can Change Lives; Chapter 2 Choosing a Program; Tourism; Short-Term Educational Programs; Long-Term Programs; A Note on Accessibility; Chapter 3 Before You Go; Mental Preparation; Language Practice; Polish a Performance Skill; Immunizations; Getting Your Visa; Arranging for Your Flight; Packing; Last Steps; Chapter 4 Getting There; Money for the Road; Airport Pick-Up; Getting from the Airport to Your Destination; Chapter 5 Settling In; Campus Living

Chinese RoommatesHost Families; Chapter 6 Being a Foreign Student in China; General Expectations About Student Behavior; Some Pigs Are More Equal Than Others; Will This Be On the Test?; Preparing for Class; The Pros and Cons of Being a Foreign Student in China; Do's and Don'ts of Being a Successful Student in China; A Note About Teachers' Expectations for Foreign Students; Social Expectations Outside the Classroom; What a "Student" is in Chinese Culture; Your Role as a Representative of Your Nation; Your Role as an English Speaker; Standing Out in a Crowd; Wrapping Up; Chapter 7 Daily Life

Local TransportationTaxis; Riding a Bicycle; Scooters and Motorcycles; Driving a Car; Satisfying the Needs of Daily Life; Leisure; Chapter 8 Intercity Travel; Rail Travel; Seating Class; Getting There, from Buying the Ticket to Leaving the Station; Air Travel; Travel by Long-Distance Bus; Travel by Sea; Private Taxi; Chapter 9 Sightseeing; Popular Tourist Destinations for Chinese and Foreigners Alike; Places Chinese Tourists Like to Go; Theme Tourism; Chapter 10 The Key to Going Back: Making Friends; The Pillars of Chinese Relationships; Banqueting

Using Your Foreign Identity to Establish Reciprocal RelationshipsRelationships to Avoid; Chapter 11 Trouble, or "Ouch," "Oh, No!" and "Sorry"; Ailments; Medical Treatment; Legal Issues; Dangerous Events, Natural and Manufactured; Chapter 12 Going Home; Chapter 13 After You Return; Appendix A Measurement Conversion; Appendix B Reference Books; Background; Travel and Travelogues; Phrasebooks; Appendix C Popular Chinese Movies; Appendix D Useful Websites; China News and Background; Chinese News in the Developed World; English Language Information about Life in Specific Cities; Travel

Study Abroad Program ListingsAppendix E A Sampling of Language Programs; Short-Term English Programs; Short-Term Chinese Programs; Long-Term English Degree Programs; Long-Term Chinese Degree Programs; Index; Photo Credits; Back Cover

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4629-1436-5