China Study Abroad May 2018

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NC STATE COLLEGE OF
EDUCATION
CHINA STUDY ABROAD
May 18-31, 2019

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Agenda
• Group Dynamics
- Introductions
- Description of roles
- Cultural analogies team-building activity
- Group Rules and Expectations
• Health and Safety
- Local health care overview
- Legality of medication
- How to use international health insurance
- Local food and water
- Crime and safety advice/host country laws
- Emergency Response Plan
• Meeting place
• Backup plan
• Key contacts
• On-site partners
• Nearest U.S. consulate/embassy
• Home institution emergency phone
• Counseling crisis line
• 911 equivalent
• Nearest hospital and pharmacy
• Academics
- Course syllabus and materials
- Culture and academic norms in host location
- Academic expectations
- Participation and attendance requirements
• Policies
- Accommodation and access
- Equity, diversity, Title IX
- Participant agreement overview
- Program-specific rules, expectations, and guidelines
• Logistics
- Program itinerary
- Host country entry and exit requirements
- Travel information
• Airfare
• Arrival time
• Directions
- Local transportation tips
- Housing expectations
• Communication
- Recommended language resources
- In-country communication options
- Group communication plan
- Family communication plan
- Electronic device requirements and advice
• Money
- Overview of program cost and inclusions
- Payment tips for host location
- Money saving tips
- Currency
• Culture
• Exit Slip

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Introductions and Description of Roles
NC State College of Education 2019 China Study Abroad
Website
• Dr. Hiller A. Spires, Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor
○ Email: haspires@ncsu.edu
○ Work Phone: 919-513-8501
○ Mobile Phone: 919-210-1301
○ WeChat: hiller_spires
Group Dynamics
Study Abroad Leader Contact Info:
• http://sna-connectingtothefuture.weebly.com/2019-china-study-abroad.html

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Group Dynamics
Cultural Analogies Team-Building Activity
• What is the similarity between the object in front of you and culture?
• What insight does this give you about how to work effectively across
cultures?
Six Images
Two Minutes
Discussion Questions
Debrief
• Each group presents a summary of their discussion
- Who are you?
- What is your image?
- What did your group say in response to the two discussion questions?
• Whole Group Discussion
- What is the connection between these cultural analogies and our goals for the 2019 China
Study Abroad?

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Group Dynamics
Group Rules and Expectations
• Be punctual for all scheduled activities
• Turn in assignments on time
• Always travel with a buddy
• Download WeChat before May 15th
- Add mphimes as a contact
• Check in with Dr. Spires if you have any questions
- Email: haspires@ncsu.edu
- WeChat: hiller_spires
- Mobile: 919-210-1301
- Work: 919-513-8501

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Health and Safety
Local health care overview
❖Hospitals in China
➢Huashan Hospital (Huashan Worldwide Medical Center)
No.12,Wulumuqi Zhong Road. Shanghai
021-5288-9999
➢Rui Hua Hospital
No. 5, Tayun Rd, Wuzhong Dist., Suzhou, 510530
020-2201-7999
➢Beijing Royal Integrative Medicine Hospital
No. 1, Wangfu St., Changping District, Beijing 102209
010-8177-9999

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Health and Safety
Legality of medication
• Read this NYTimes article for more information
- https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/19/travel/how-to-make-
sure-you-travel-with-medication-legally.html
• Tips
- Plan ahead
- Label and pack your medication properly
- Obtain and carry necessary documentation
- Know the names and amounts of active ingredients

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Health and Safety
How to use international health insurance
• GeoBlue International Health Insurance:
http://www.geobluestudents.com
Email: studentinfo@geo-blue.com
Phone: +1-610-254-8771 (collect calls accepted)
• All Students will be enrolled for the program dates and the Study Abroad Office will
email your Insurance Card to you. Please print before you go abroad.
• Accident & Sickness Insurance while abroad including Medical Evacuation and
Repatriation of Remains.
• Download the Geo Blue App

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Health and Safety
Local food and water
• Su Cuisine
- Elegant color
- Novel shapes
- Salty and sweet taste
• Food allergies?
- Let Dr. Spires know
- When we order food, make sure to tell the waiter
• Use bottled water at all times

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Health and Safety
Crime and safety advice/host country laws
• Shanghai, Suzhou, and Beijing are considered low-crime locations
by U.S. State Department
- https://www.osac.gov/Pages/CountryHome.aspx?CatalogLocationId=312
• As of 04.08.2019, U.S. State Department recommends travelers
exercise increased caution due to “arbitrary enforcement of local laws
as well as special restrictions on dual U.S.-Chinese nationals”
- https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=25987
• Normal caution when traveling should be exercised
- E.g., wallet in front pocket & always securely carry passport with you

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Health and Safety
What to do if you lose your passport
1. Report the loss at the nearest Public Security Bureau(公安局). Get the
lost-passport report paper there.
2. Go to your country’s nearest embassy or consulate, and apply for a
replacement passport in person.
3. Apply for a new Chinese travel visa in the Public Security Bureau Exit-
Entry Administration.
For more information, go to
• https://www.chinatravel.com/china-travel-faq/passport-and-visas/what-
should-i-do-after-i-lost-my-passport-in-china.htm
• https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=677874
• https://china.usembassy-china.org.cn/u-s-citizen-services/passports/

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Health and Safety
Beijing Local Police Stations
• Huilongguan Police Station (Close to Hotel)
Add: Huilongguan Zhengfu Rd (South of Huilongguan Hospital),
Huilongguan Town, Changping, Beijing 102209
Tel: +86-10-62713350; +86-01-62710405
• Pingxifu Police Station (Close to Beijing Royal School)
Add: No. 29, Ping Xi Wang Fu, Bei Qi Jia Town, Changping District,
Beijing
Tel: 010-81784380

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Health and Safety
Emergency Response Plan
• Meeting place - In an emergency, return to respective hotel lobby and wait for Dr. Spires
• Backup plan - Communicate with Dr. Spires and other students through WeChat
• Key contacts: On-site partners
• Shanghai & Suzhou
Roven Wang, Suzhou North America High School
Tel: 86 0512-66038832
Email: Roven.w@sna.edu.cn
WeChat: ywenluck
• Beijing
Yuki Jiang
Tel: +86 15313009315
Email: jiangxue1@fazheng.com.cn
WeChat: 15313009315
International health insurance

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Health and Safety
Emergency Response Plan
• Nearest U.S. consulate/embassy
- U.S. Consulate General Shanghai
1469 Huai Hai Zhong Road
Shanghai, China, 200031
Phone: 86-21 8011-2200
- U.S. Embassy Beijing
55 Anjialou Rd, Chaoyang District
Beijing, China, 100600
Phone: 010-8531-3000
• Home institution emergency phone
NC State Study Abroad Office: +1 919-515-2087
NC State University Police Department: +1 919-515-3000
• Counseling crisis line
NC State Counseling Center: + 1 919-515-2423
• 911 equivalent
- Police – 110
- EMS – 120
- Fire Department – 119
• Nearest hospital and pharmacy: Refer back to local health care overview slide

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Academics
Course syllabus and materials
• Please refer to the syllabus and itinerary handout for
details
• Required Text
- Osnos, E. (2014). Age of ambition: Chasing fortune, truth, and
faith in the new China. New York: Farrar, Straus, & Giroux.
• Due on May 15, 2019
- Anchored discussion
- Lesson plan draft

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Academics
Culture and academic norms in host location
• Suzhou North America High School
- The new facility opened in 2016.
- SNA currently has 1000 students.
- 73 teachers from 17 countries.

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Academics
• Suzhou North America High School Leadership
Mr. Wang
Bintai
Dr. Lisa
Wang
Dr. Lucas Roberts

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Academics
• Learn more about the SNA/NC State Partnership
- Suzhou North America High School: Connecting to the Future Documentary:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCk79xVNHls
- PBI Global –Every Drop Counts: Global Water and Sanitation Issues:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=yThjYHz3rhM
- New Literacies Teacher Leader Institute (NLI) 2017 in Suzhou, China:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCaOBPTSIEw

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Academics
• Beijing Royal School
- Founded in 1996
- Pre-K to 12th Grade
- 2200+ Enrollment
- 500+ Faculty

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Academics
• Beijing Royal School Leadership
Dr. Wang Guangfa, Principal

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Academics
• Beijing Royal School and NC State

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Academics
• Beijing Royal School NLGL Cohorts
2014-2015 2015-2016
2016-2017
2017-2018

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Academics
Academic expectations
• Class participation (25%)
• Blog posts (20%)
• Lesson design and delivery (25%)
• Culminatimng reflection paper on Chinese culture and
education (30%)

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Academics
Participation and attendance requirements
• Participation
- Attend and actively engage in the trip
• Attend all pre-departure sessions
• Be punctual for all activities on trip

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Policies
Accommodation and access (Ajaya)
American Disabilities Act does not apply overseas but we
try to do our best to accommodate the needs of our
students.
Some cultural excursions can be physically demanding,
such as climbing parts of the Great Wall.
Please be in touch with the Program Director if you have
any concerns or any special needs.

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Policies
Equity, diversity, Title IX
• At NC State, we work to ensure fairness and equity for all
of our community members.
• For more information,
https://oied.ncsu.edu/divweb/equity/

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Policies
Participant agreement overview
Program-specific rules, expectations, and guidelines
• It is a group program but you are still responsible for
knowing the itinerary and the day-to-day schedule.
• Follow Instructions from the Program Director and look
out for each other.
• You are a representative of NC State and the USA.
• You have all signed a participant agreement.
• Non-Academic misconduct subject to disciplinary action
includes any behavior that adversely affects the University or
its educational programs or mission. See
https://studentconduct.dasa.ncsu.edu/code/

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Logistics
Program itinerary
• Depart Raleigh (May 18, 2019)
• Shanghai (May 19-21, 2019)
• Suzhou (May 21-25, 2019)
• Beijing (May 25-31, 2019)
• Depart Beijing (May 31, 2019)
• For more details see syllabus and itinerary handout

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Logistics
Host country entry and exit requirements
• Must have passport
• If non-Chinese passport, must have Chinese Tourist (L)
Visa
• Expect to go through customs and passport control on
arrival in China and on return to United States

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Logistics
Travel information
• Recommended flights
- May 18, 2019
• Raleigh (RDU) to Shanghai-Pudong (PVG)
• UA2126 (RDU to EWR)
• Departure 7:20 a.m. (ARRIVE AT RDU AT 5:20 A.M.)
• UA86 (EWR to PVG)
• Departure 10:45 a.m.
• Arrive in Shanghai on May 19, 2019
- May 31, 2019
• Beijing (PEK) to RDU
• UA88 (PEK to EWR)
• Departure 3:35 p.m.
• UA2332 (EWR to RDU)
• Departure 8:25 a.m.

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Logistics
Local transportation tips
• Transportation should be with the study abroad group
• If you get separated from the group,
- Give taxi driver the address of our hotel(s)
• Get hotel business card on arrival and keep in wallet
- Give taxi driver the address of our school(s)
• Suzhou North America High School
• No 268,Tian E Dang Rd, Wuzhong District, Suzhou, China
215101
• 江苏省苏州市吴中区太湖新城天鹅荡路268号
• Beijing Royal School
• No. 11, Wangfu Street, Changping District, Beijing
• 北京市昌平区王府街11号

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Logistics
Housing expectations
• Double occupancy rooms
• SHANGHAI Hotel: Fairmont Peace Hotel
Address: 20 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai , China 200002
Telephone: + 86 21 6138 6888
Website: https://www.fairmont.com/peace-hotel-shanghai/
• SUZHOU Hotel: Huanxiu Resort Hotel and Spa
Address: No.58, Yuexi Wang Street, Wuzhong District, Suzhou, China
Telephone: +86 0512-66301188
Website: http://www.huanxiuresort.com/
• BEIJING Hotel: T Long Hotel
Address: No 19 Huangping Road (5F, Building 1 Taihua Longqi
Plaza) Changping District, Beijing 100096, China
Telephone:
Website: https://www.trip.com/hotels/beijing-hotel-detail-3361814/t-
longee-hotel/

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Communication
Recommended language resources
• Courtesy Words

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Communication
Recommended language resources
• Chinese (Mandarin) – English Dictionary
- https://www.mdbg.net/chinese/dictionary
• Website and App Translation
- https://papago.naver.com/
- http://www.waygoapp.com/
• Chinese Phrases for Dummies (pdf)
- http://www.confucius-
institute.ru/files/materials/addtutorials/Chinese%20Phrases%2
0for%20Dummies%20-%20Wedny%20Abraham.pdf

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Communication
In-country communication options
• Mobile phone
- Check with your cellular carrier for an international plan
• Verizon Travel Pass
• https://www.verizonwireless.com/solutions-and-
services/international-travel/#travelpass
• AT&T International Day Pass
• https://www.att.com/offers/international-plans/day-
pass.html
• Wireless Internet will likely be accessible at hotels and schools

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Communication
Group communication plan
• WeChat
- Download app
• https://web.wechat.com/
- Add mphimes as contact
• Dr. Hiller A. Spires Contact Info
- Email: haspires@ncsu.edu
- Work Phone: 919-513-8501
- Mobile Phone: 919-210-1301
- WeChat: hiller_spires

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Communication
Family communication plan
• Family can download WeChat
• Skype is accessible in China
• FaceTime is accessible on Mac devices
• Refer back to In-country Communication Options for
mobile phone advice

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Communication
Electronic device requirements and advice
• VPN
- Buy and download before you leave the United States
- https://www.witopia.com/
• Electrical adapters and converters
- For more info, https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/which-
plug-converter-do-i-need-for-china
- Apple World Travel Adapter Kit -
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD837AM/A/apple-
world-travel-adapter-kit
- Amazon Recommended Option -
https://go.ncsu.edu/chinaadapter

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Money
Overview of program cost and inclusions
All cost information is tentative and subject to change. Fixed costs will be
billed to students. Estimated costs are approximate and vary based on
personal spending habits.
NC State 2019 Program Cost includes:
● Tuition for 3 credits
● Accommodations Shanghai, Suzhou, and Beijing, including breakfasts
● Cultural excursions & activities
● Some meals
● Local Transportation
● International accident/health insurance coverage

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Money
Payment tips for host location
• Contact your domestic credit card companies for foreign
transaction regulations and to set travel notice
• Exchange some money for convenience
- Option 1: RDU - https://www.travelex.com/stores/raleigh-
durham-international-airport-terminal-2-1-morrisville-nc/7466
- Option 2: Check with your local bank
- Option 3: Shanghai Pudong Airport

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Money
Money saving tips
• Bring some pre-packaged snacks in your luggage
• Ask local guides if it’s appropriate to haggle
• Ask local guides for best locations to purchase certain
goods
- Pearls
- Pottery
- Silk

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Money
Currency
• Chinese Yuan (RMB)
• Approximate exchange rate
- 1 US Dollar: 6.7 RMB

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Culture
Locating your destinations
Beijing

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Culture
Fast Facts about Shanghai
• One of the four direct-controlled municipalities of China
• Population is more than 24 million
• Global financial center
• One of the world's busiest container ports
• One of five ports opened to foreign trade following the
First Opium War
• A popular tourist destination known for its historical
spots such as The Bund, City God Temple, Yu Garden,
Oriental Pearl Tower and Lujiazui skyline
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai

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Culture
Suzhou
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzhou

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Culture
Fast Facts about Suzhou
• Location: 100 km (62 miles) northwest of Shanghai
• Population: 10.58 million
• Since 514 BC, Suzhou has witnessed 2,500 years of history
• Since major economic reforms began in 1978, Suzhou has become one of the
fastest growing major cities in the world, with GDP growth rates of about 14% in the
past 35 years
• The classical gardens in Suzhou were added to the list of the UNESCO World
Heritage Sites in 1997 and 2000
• Suzhou is often dubbed the "Venice of the East"
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzhou

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Culture
Fast Facts about Beijing
• Location: Northern China, governed as a municipality with 16 urban, suburban,
and rural districts.
• Population: 21.7 million
• Capital of China, and one of the world's leading centers for politics, economy,
and culture.
• The city’s history dates back three millennia.
• It has seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites—the Forbidden City, Temple of
Heaven, Summer Palace, Ming Tombs, Zhoukoudian, and parts of the Great
Wall and the Grand Canal.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing

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Culture
Chinese Manners
Meet and Greet
• How to exchange business cards?
At a Dinner Party
• How to make a toast?
• How to indicate you are finished?
A General Rule
• “The Magic Number of Three”

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Culture
Pack your suitcases wisely
Average temperatures in
May (Shanghai)
Daytime: 73 °F
Nighttime: 60 °F
high humidity
pleasantly warm weather
relatively low rainfall
Clothing:
shirts, jacket, sweater,
long pants, dresses &
skirts

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Culture
Take tissues with you EVERYWHERE you go

fi.ncsu.edu
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Stay Connected
Hiller A. Spires
Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor
haspires@ncsu.edu
Work: 919-513-8501
Mobile: 919-201-1301
WeChat: hiller_spires

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