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Q: ADMISSION -- What are your admission requirements? |
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A: International Students Center Education's China Programs are open to all persons worldwide provided they are:
i. 18 to 60 years old (with exceptions)
ii. Have completed high school
iii.in good health.
For exceptions, please contact the Admissions Section. |
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Q: ARRIVAL -- Can I arrive prior to the orientation day? |
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A: Yes. Just inform the Beijing office your planned arrival and ISC will make your accommodation reservations begin on the day you designate Provided that you will be responsible for payment of accommodation fees for any additional days outside of your course program. |
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Q: COURSE CREDIT -- Can I receive university / college credit for course work conducted in your program? |
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A: All the universities & academies in ISC’s programs are preeminent in their fields, and have cooperative arrangements with numerous universities and research institutions around the world. Many of our students in the past have received credit for their coursework completed here |
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Q: FOOD -- How much do meals cost? |
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A: Cafeteria = 4-6 RMB/meal/person Chinese Restaurants = 10-20 RMB/meal/person Western/Japanese/Korean = 50-100 RMB/meal/person |
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Q: FOOD -- Are refrigerators and cooking facilities available? |
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A: Yes, the apartments in the International Students Center residence all have a kitchenette and refrigerator. |
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Q: INTERNET -- How can I get access to the Internet? |
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A:Internet access is provided free to ISC Club students via terminals in the ISC Center. ISC also helps arranging in-room Internet access for students living in the hotel. |
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Q: LAUNDRY -- Where can I do laundry? |
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A: Washing machines are available for guest use in the International Students Center's Residence. There are also Laundromats located nearby, which provide laundering, ironing, and dry cleaning services. Laundry service is also available on campus for students living there. |
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Q: MONEY -- What other types of expenses should I plan for while in Beijing? |
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A: Entertainment in Beijing is generally inexpensive. Transportation options include the public bus (which costs around 1 RMB per ride) and subway (3 RMB per ride), as well as taxi service which costs 10 RMB (~US$1.25) for short distances and up to 30 RMB to go across town or downtown. Many students also opt to buy bicycles while they are in China. Bicycles are the most prevalent mode of transport in Beijing and the flat topography makes Beijing an ideal city for this type of transportation. New bicycles can be purchased for around 200 RMB (US$25). |
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Q: MONEY -- How can I get or exchange money while I am in Beijing? |
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A: Most banks in Beijing have no problem in exchanging travelers' checks/ major foreign currencies. |
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Q: PREPARATIONS -- What do I need to bring with me? |
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A: You can now find most of the major products and brands in Beijing so all you need to bring is your personal medications and vitamins. |
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Q: VACCINATIONS -- What vaccinations do I need for China? |
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A: The following vaccinations and applicable frequencies are recommended for students coming to China: Hepatitis A (within previous 10 years); Hepatitis B (within previous 5 to 10 years), Japanese B Encephalitis (within previous 3 years); Tetanus (within previous 10 years); Polio (within previous 10 years); and Typhoid (once in lifetime). Students 55 and older should also have a Pneumococcal Vaccine. |
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Q: VOLTAGE -- What is the voltage used in China? |
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A: The voltage here is 220. Converters and power strips may be purchased locally. |
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Q: WEATHER -- What is the weather like in Beijing? |
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A: Winter (December - March) in Beijing is dry and windy. The capital experiences perhaps one or two snowfalls per winter, and the temperature hovers around 0 degrees Celsius for most of the season. Down jackets are recommended. Spring (April - May) is brief, but temperatures are pleasant (13 - 18 degrees Celsius). Sand and grit from the Gobi Desert to the north bring occasional dust storms. Summer (June - August) is hot with sticky humidity and afternoon thundershowers. The average temperature is 26 degrees Celsius. Fall (September - November) temperatures range from 5 degrees to the mid-teens. Evenings may turn unexpectedly cold. Light jackets or sweaters are needed. For more questions please contact ISC admission office. |
