PROGRAM HANDBOOK June 8 – August 4, 2019

Mount Holyoke College China Studies Institute, Peking University SUMMER PROGRAM HANDBOOK June 8 – August 4, 2019

We are delighted that you will be joining the Mount Holyoke program in Beijing this summer! This handbook has been created to provide practical information and advice that will help you plan ahead so you can make the most of your time in China.

Section 1 of this document comprises a General Information Package supplied by the China Studies Institute; Section 2 provides guidelines and recommendations developed by MHC. You are responsible for reading and understanding this document in its entirety. Please bring it with you as a key reference while you are in Beijing. Additional information about many of the topics covered here may be found on the McCulloch Center website (www.mtholyoke.edu/global/predeparture_return.html), especially the Handbook for Education Abroad found in the Pre-departure & Return section.

If you have questions, you are welcome to be in touch with Ying Wang, Assoc. Prof. in Chinese Language and Literature, or Ruby Maddox, Study Abroad Coordinator, at Mount Holyoke (see contact information at the end of this handbook). Best wishes to you for a rewarding experience in China this summer!

Table of Contents

Section 1: CSI General Information Package

1. Contact Information ------2

2. General Information on China and Beijing------3

3. Pre-departure Matters------5

4. Arrival and Departure------8

5. Host institute--Peking University (Beida)------9

6. Personal Safety and Crime Prevention------13

7. Medical Facilities in Beijing------14

8. Rules of Conduct ------15

9. Other Useful Information ------15

10. Program Schedule ------16

11. Class Schedule ------17

12. Beijing Subway Map ------18

Section 2: MHC Guidelines and Recommendations

13. Academics------19

14. Health Precautions and MHC Health Resources------20

15. Personal Safety ------22

16. Personal Conduct and Discipline------22

17. Culture Shock/Cultural Adaptation ------23

18. Don’t Forget------23

19. Useful Contact Information ------25 1

Contact Information

Program office address: Mailing Address for office: Your Shaoyuan Mailing Rm. 116A, Building Address: No.3 History Department, B103 The Humanities Center Peking University Rm. # ______Peking University Beijing, China, 100871 Shaoyuan Building # ______Beijing, 100871 (北京大学历史系 B103) Peking University PRC Beijing, 100871 (北京大学人文学苑 3 号楼 P.R. China 116A 室)

Staff Contacts: Director: Dr. Youli Sun Email: [email protected] ; (86)-139-1127-6089; (8610)-6275-5236; Rm. 136, Building No.3, History Department, Peking University

Associate Director: Dr. Hong Li Email: [email protected]; (86)-139-1121-7570; (8610)-6276-7380 Rm. 116A, Building No.3, the Humanities Center, Peking University

Assistant Director: Ms. Amy Huang Email: [email protected] ; (86)-138-1085-6943; (8610)-6276-0629 Rm. 116A, Building No.3, the Humanities Center, Peking University

Language Coordinator: Ms. Wei (Vera) Ma Email: [email protected]; (86)-185-0017-9112; (8610)-6276-0629 Rm. 116A, Building No.3, the Humanities Center, Peking University

Program Assistant: Chengcheng (John) He Email: [email protected] ; (86)- 153-0015-7632

Note： Students are expected to activate their cell phones as soon as possible. Thus, the program members can stay in close touch with each other.

General Information on China and Beijing

China

The People's Republic of China covers an area of 3,691,521 square miles and has a population of 1.3 billion people. The country is densely populated with nearly 300 inhabitants per square mile. China encompasses a diversity of peoples accounting for more than a quarter of the world's total population. Terms such as "the Orient" or "Far East" conjure up images of mystery and the exotic, but each day China becomes more modern and ever more global. Roadside stalls of steamed dumplings stand outside the latest McDonald's franchise. Rows of tiny stands selling everything from bobby pins to Liz Claiborne suits to hand-woven silks are scattered in all districts. Bicycles and pedestrians compete for limited street space with Honda motorcycles and Mercedes'. The dynamic energy created through the interplay of established regional traditions with growing modernization and internationalism has caused many Americans, as well as representatives from around the globe, to focus increasing attention on this area of the world. Students visiting China should try to understand China's urgency to "catch up" to its Western counterparts without creating internal chaos or losing its unique identity. With China entering the arena of international community, it is helping to shape the future of the world, and with people from all over the world coming to China, they are helping to shape the future of China.

For more details about the country, please visit: http://english.gov.cn.

Beijing

Beijing, a municipality directly under the Central Government, is the capital of China and the country’s political, economic, and cultural center, as well as a famous historic city. Located on the edge of the North China Plain, Beijing is the second largest city in the country with a population of around 20 million. The establishment of Beijing as the capital by four feudal dynasties makes the city the most concentrated place of China’s scenic spots and historical sites. As a cultural center, Beijing has many top research institutions and universities, in addition to numerous museums and libraries, and has the greatest number of professionals. With no doubt, Beijing is one of the best places to study and visit in China.

City entertainments

Students can attend cultural events on their own. Check some English language publications, such as, China Daily, City Weekend, That’s Beijing, Time Out, etc. They often post notices for cultural events, including many performances by internationally renowned artists and performers.

Local transportation

Taxi: Taking taxi in Beijing is relatively easy and less expensive as compared with the U. S. taxi rate. Most taxis in Beijing start with an initial fee of 13 Yuan (around 2 dollars) and the rate per kilometer is 2.30 Yuan. Rates are usually posted on the right side window. In addition, there will be a surcharge for fuel of 1.00 Yuan on each ride. Taking a taxi at between 11:00 pm to 5:00 am will lead to an extra night fee (20% of the full amount).

Tip: Make sure to take the receipt with you in case you leave some important items behind and want to trace them back later.

Public transportation: Public transportation by bus or subway is also available in Beijing. The fee is relatively inexpensive but it may take longer and a few transfer to get to your final destination.

For more transportation information/directions in Beijing, please visit: www.go2map.com, www.bjbus.com, www.digitalbeijing.gov.cn

Pre-departure Matters

Preparing to go to China is a unique experience. The best way to prepare is by reading into China's history and culture. It may also come in handy to have a guidebook with you. The one most appreciated by Americans is the Lonely Planet Guide: China. The Chinese will probably not agree with many of its recommendations, but its perspectives are unique and useful. Students may want to consider buying a travel guide for Beijing only and for China as a whole. It is also highly advised to buy a Chinese language phrase book for daily functions.

Essential Documents It is very important that students obtain all proper documentations such as passport, visa, insurance, etc prior to departure.

Passport Students should have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months after the date they enter into China, or for the entire duration of the program they will stay with plus travels, whichever is longer.

Tips: Make some copies of the passport; guard the passport carefully against loss or theft; never pack it in luggage while traveling.

For how and where to apply for a passport, please find information at: www.travel.state.gov/passport/index.html

Visa Visa is always required when someone enters a foreign country unless special agreements are made between the two sides of governments. In issuing a visa a foreign government permits the visitor to enter and stay in that country for a specified period of time. All foreigners need to have a valid passport and to obtain a visa in order to enter and stay in China.

By the new visa regulations, short term students will come to China with X2 visa. With the documents provided by the program, the JW 202 form and admission letter, students may apply such visa accordingly. Just make sure that you will apply at least 60 days in order to cover your whole summer term in China.

For more information on visa application, please visit: (broken link) http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/ywzn/lsyw/vpna/rap/t710627.htm

Health Insurance and Medical Issues Students should have personal medical insurance when abroad. They should inform their insurance companies about their travel and study in China before departure and make necessary arrangement if it is required. The program will provide information on local medical services and extend students necessary help in accessing the services. Students are expected to sign a general statement (will be provided during orientation), after their arrival, that will release the program from certain liabilities and authorize program staff to secure any necessary emergency medical treatment for students in case of injuries.

Immunization No immunizations are required by China. However, some shots are highly recommended such as Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, tetanus, and diphtheria. Some doctors also recommend an influenza vaccine. Specific situations/cases should be consulted with family doctor or other related professionals.

For further specific medical advice for travel, visit: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx .

Tips: Take an ample supply of prescription and routine medications; bring a copy of your personal health summary.

Budget Students may plan to spend somewhere between $1,000 and $1,500 during the semester, depending on where they eat, where they travel, and what items they will buy in China. There are different ways to bring money to China or withdraw money in China. The followings are some options:

Cash: Bring about $200 worth in small bills. It will be especially useful when arriving in Beijing and it is easier to exchange than traveler’s checks.

Credit Cards: Students are advised to bring at least one credit card in their name. Before leaving for Beijing, it would be a good idea to check with the credit card company and be sure that the card will work in China. Most modern hotels, shops, and restaurants accept payment by credit card; however, the exchange rate is not as good. A Visa card would be the most dependable since it is accepted at most places, and MasterCard and American Express are accepted at many other places as well. It will be good for students to have parents co- sign onto an account so that if there is ever a problem, parents will be authorized to take care of it for them.

Traveler’s checks: Students may bring traveler’s checks in small denominations. Many banks and the American Express Office provide check cashing services. The Bank of China （中国银行） is located all over China and will cash traveler’s checks. Bring passport when cashing the traveler’s checks and keep receipts as proof because the bank will only convert the money back into American dollars with the receipt.

Bank cards: It is easy to withdraw currency, from a checking account in the US at an ATM machine in Beijing. In recent years, more and more students have chosen this method. Visa check cards should work as long as the card has Cirrus®, Plus®, or any other symbol on the back of the card that the ATM will recognize as a conversion system. The withdraw charges vary depending on which bank is used. Students are advised to check with their banks to make necessary arrangements or finding out the rate for withdrawing money in China. The maximum amount for single withdraw is about $300 or RMB2000. 6

Packing It is highly recommended that students pack lightly and take only what is needed. Airlines have luggage and weight limits. Check with the airline before leaving to avoid any extra costs. Many items are available in Beijing at very inexpensive prices at state-run stores. Passengers are generally allowed to take one carry-on bag, either a backpack that will fit under seat or a larger bag that will fit in the over-head compartment.

Tips: Please pack all important documents, including your passport, insurance card, traveler’s checks, travel documents, and program contact information (will be emailed to you before your departure) in your carry-on luggage; it is also a good idea to pack one change of clothes in your carry-on; please label all of your luggage with both your U.S. and program office contact information.

Clothing: Informal wear is common in China, so casual apparel for class is fine. It is hot in Beijing during the summer. No need for any heavy clothes.

Others: Electrical appliances (razors, hair dryers, etc.) require a 220/240V converter. It will be good to purchase a converter that will convert from 220/240V to 110/120V. Converters and adaptors are available in Beijing as well, most possibly with less prices but unfortunately maybe lower qualities. No need to have a converter for your laptop.

Students may want to bring a sturdy backpack, travel alarm, and travel guide for traveling.

Other items that may be needed: Anti-bacterial hand lotion/hand sanitizer; camera and camera batteries; money belt or neck pouch; antiperspirant/deodorant. Due to the on-going air pollution problem in the city, which is much better in the summer time than in the winter, some masks are advised if you have any respiratory issues.

Students with lap-top computers are encouraged to bring them along.

Arrival and Departure

Students are responsible for their international tickets to and from Beijing. Please keep in mind that the official arrival date is June 8 and the last day of the program is August 4 for departure. Students are responsible for their accommodation before June 8 and after August 4.

Meeting students at airport

Our program staff will meet students at the airport (Beijing Capital International Airport) on June 8. All students are expected to inform the program their arrival information (date, flight number, and arrival time) no matter when they will be in Beijing.

Before departure, students will receive via email a separate contact information sheet, which provides, in both English and Chinese, program contact numbers and program office address. In case a student will come to the university on their own, they may simply show the address to taxi driver. The cost is about 120 to 150 RMB (around $20-$25) from airport to the university, including the toll for the express way from the airport.

Dorms will be available for students to move in Jun 8. Early arrivals need to take care of their housing. Students may email program staff if help is needed in finding hotels or hostels nearby.

Program housing ends on the noon of Aug 4. Students will go to the airport on their own as people leave at various times and dates. Program staff will provide necessary help if needed.

Places for temporary stay before moving into dorms

For information on some hotels/youth hostels near Peking University, please visit the following website: 大地花园, http://www.sinohotelguide.com/beijing/dadi/index.html 西郊宾馆, http://www.sinohotelguide.com/beijing/xijiao/index.html (why is this listed twice??) 富驿时尚, http://www.asiahotels.com/hotelinfo/Furamaxpress_Hotel_Beijing (broken link) 未名国际青年旅舍, http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/PekingUniInternationalYouthHostelUtels-Beijing-18047 海图旅社 http://www.haitulvshe.com/ (This link is to an elder care facility) For more information, you may visit http://english.ctrip.com/ or http://www.elong.net/

Host Institution—Peking University (Beida)

Founded in 1898, Peking University (known as Beida in Chinese) is the first national university in Chinese modern history. It now consists of 30 colleges and 12 departments, offering 93 undergraduate programs, 199 postgraduate programs, and 173 doctoral programs. The Peking University library is the largest university library in Asia, with a collection of 5.51 million books and more than 6,500 titles of Chinese and foreign journals and newspapers. The university has around 5,000 full-time faculty members, of whom about 1,200 are professors and over 1,500 are associate professors. In recent years, there has averaged over 14,000 undergraduates, over 8,000 graduates and about 4,000 doctoral candidates. In addition, there are also about 1,500 long-term international students and over 2,500 short-term international students from over 80 countries.

Living at Beida

Housing

For engineering program students, they will generally live on campus, in hotel-style dorms for foreign students (known as the Shaoyuan Buildings), equipped with telephone, TV, air-conditioning, shared bath, and internet access for a fee. No need to bring beddings or linens unless students want something from home. Students may live off-campus with an approval if they want to live in off-campus apts. provided by the program or find housing on their own (the latter is considered as independent housing). The approval for independent housing will generally be granted to the following students: 1) students who had lived in China before for over 3 months, 2) graduate students, 3) students who can speak fluent Chinese, 4) students who are married and the spouse will be in Beijing as well; 5) students who have relatives or friends in Beijing and plan to stay with them.

Shaoyuan (勺园) was built by Peking University in 1981 to housing foreign specialists and students. The original site was once a park, called “Yishao of Haidian,” constructed by a calligrapher of Ming dynasty named Mi Wanzhong. Shaoyuan is named after this park. Today’s Shaoyuan has expanded from original five buildings to ten buildings. Besides dorm rooms, Shaoyuan accommodates two restaurants of different styles and other well-equipped services. Shaoyuan is equivalent to a mid-sized hotel.

Important Shaoyuan regulations: Receiving guests between 8:00-22:00; guests are not allowed for overnight without permission from Shaoyuan Management Office; no pets are allowed; no electrical devices with a capacity over 800 W; no sports in the hallway or in front of the building; keep voice down after 22:00; report loss of keys when it happens, and no change of locks without permission from Shaoyuan Management Office.

Note: No meals are included in housing.

Meals

On Campus There are many cafeterias and restaurants at or near Beida campus. The popular student dining halls or cafeterias are: the noodle house （面馆）, Jiayuan Cafeteria, and Campus Fast food (康博思). Many of them are located at the southern part of the campus, where students can also find many convenience stores and gift shops.

The above dining places are quite close to Shaoyuan, where on campus students live. Students may use their meal cards for those student cafeterias. After our office moving to the new locations, our students may also need to know the following dinning places:

Nongyuan Cafeteria: It is located on the southeast of the campus. It may take 10 minutes by walking from our office. On its first and second floors, students may get dishes with their meal cards and pay cash on the third floor.

Meng Tao Yuan Restaurant: It is on the northwest of the university hospital, about 5 minutes by walking from our office. It serves mainly Hunan style dishes.

Big Tree Coffee: It is located on the first floor of the building for the school of law on campus, also about 5 minutes by walking from our office. It serves coffee, salad, sandwich, Italian noodles, stir fry rice, and so on.

Tips: Don’t switch to Chinese food too fast; give your body some time to get used to Chinese food; it is necessary to buy a pre-paid dinning card (called Fanka in Chinese) to eat at student cafeterias. Since meals in student cafeterias are subsidized by the government, it is inexpensive and 15% extra charge will be applied to non-regular Beida students. In other words, if you put 100 yuan on your meal card, there will be actually only 85 yuan on that card.

Off campus hot restaurants There are many restaurants and coffee shops near campus.

Changchunyuan Food Street Changchunyuan Food Street is outside the southwest gate. There are dozens of restaurants along the street. Students may find many different kinds of food, such as Korean BBQ, Japanese noodles, Western food, hotpots, etc.

Pyro Pizza-WuDaoKou 10

A pizza restaurant & sports bar located just south of the main Wudaokou intersection. US west-coast style thin-crust pizza is served here. Two large screen televisions grace the relatively open dining area. Owned and operated by the management of Lush, this foreigner-friendly establishment features fully bilingual menus. Address: WuDaoKou, #12 Huaqingjiayuan Basement Level, Entrance next to 7-11

Kro’s Nest-WuDaoKou A pizza & night bar located just one block away from the main Wudaokou intersection. Their pizzas are quite good even by US standards. It is big and roomy though a bit loud. Sizes are also similar to that of US standards, so a medium pizza will be enough for 4. Address: On the 2nd floor of Dongsheng Plaza, close to the east of Tsinghua University, about one block away from the main Wudaokou intersection. Big signs are on it, so you won’t miss it.

Pizza Hut Pizza as usual with an Asian Twist Address：2nd Floor of the big building on the North West corner of WuDaoKou. Big signs on it, you won’t miss it.

Tous Les Jours It is a modern styled bakery to chill for the afternoon. They have good bread, cool drink and neat decoration. Address: On the North West corner of the main WuDaoKou intersection

Shopping w ù měi Wu Mei (物美 ) is a mini-supermarket on campus. It is a chain store like mini-Wal-mart. You can find almost b ó shí everything you need for daily life. Another mini-supermarket is Boshi(博实 ). The French hypermarket, jiā l è f ú Carrefour (家乐福 ), in the Zhangguanchun area, is about two bus stops south away from Beida. Another b ǔ fēngliánhuā hypermarket, Lotus Center (卜蜂莲花 ), in WuDaoKou, is about two bus stops away from the east gate of

Beida.

Cell phone Students are encouraged to bring their cell phones to China. If a cell phone is three-frequency type and its SIM card is removable, it may work in China after switching to a local SIM card. Students may choose to use a program cell phone with a deposit of RMB 200 (around $30), and they are expected to get a SIM card and charge cards on their own. It is easy to get the cards from those convenience stores on campus such as Wu Mei, and the shops besides Boshi. Students will get their deposit back whenever returning the cell phone.

Tips: When buying pre-paid phone cards, better to recharge your phone on the spot and make sure you get the right minutes (the card-seller may be do it for you if you ask politely). Students may use IP cards for long

distance calls in their dorms. IP cards can be purchased at many stores on campus. Some major brands of IP zhōngguóliántōng zhōngguódiànxìn cards include: China Unicom ( 中国联通 ) and China Telecom ( 中国电信 ).

Money exchange

Students can exchange money in many Chinese banks. Next to Wu Mei there is an Agricultural Bank of China nóng y è yínháng zhōngguóyínháng （农业银行）, and a Bank of China （中国银行） is located just outside of the little southwest gate (a small pass). Please bring passport when exchanging money. There are several ATM machines on campus.

Laundry There are washers available in the dorms. Students need to buy a laundry card to use it. In addition, there are

x ǐ y ī fáng several laundry places on campus. Laundry room in Chinese: 洗衣房 .

Internet access Wireless access is available next to our main office. If students need to use internet in dorms, they may apply for their own account at the university computer center（计算中心）and pay a monthly fee 120 RMB (around $20). One dorm room has only one internet access, thus students are encouraged to share the account with their roommates. Wireless access in dorm room also needs an account number to log in. You can ask program assistant for help when applying for an account. There are computer labs on campus with hourly charges.

Entertainment The University sponsors cultural events, talent shows, and dances. Chinese students are willing and eager to have you join these activities. Some of international students also have cultural events in which you may participate. In addition, the school has tennis courts, a track, an indoor pool and basketball courts. Students are welcomed to participate in any of the sports activities. To use school sports facilities need to pay a fee.

Others: Mail: Beida has an on-campus post office where students can arrange all types of postal services. Standard mail to U.S. by air is RMB 6.00.

Personal Safety and Crime Prevention

Students’ personal safety is of the utmost important to us. All students are encouraged to register with the embassy of their home country for safety reason.

Embassy of the United States of America Website: http://beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn/ US Embassy in Beijing Location：No. 55, Anjialou, Beijing, China Telephone: (8610) 8531-3300 Emergency Contact: (8610) 8531-4000

In addition, we offer the following advice. These are tips to keep you safe in Beijing and wherever else you might travel. The main tip—USE COMMON SENSE.

 Activate your cell phone and have up-to-date contact information.  Avoid exploring places alone.  Contact program director or other program staff in any crisis involving safety issues.  Inform program director and leave contact information if you will travel to other places on your own during semester (students are expected to sign an Out-of-Beijing Travel Form before departure, see Appendix II).  Obey the law! Once in China, ALL CHINESE LAWS WILL APPLY TO YOU. You will not have immunity of any kind, and it is NOT the responsibility of the US Embassy to rescue you if you are in trouble with the law.  Unlike the in US, the use of recreational drugs could be punishable by death.

 Although there are no known cases of Americans attacked by religious extremists in China, there have been threats made by such groups, so always keep vigilant.

Other useful tips: Do not drink excessive alcohol. Do not drink tap water. Either peel or cook all food. Avoid foreseen trouble by common sense. Avoid leaving your personal items unattended.

Emergency Services: 110 ...... Police 119 ...... Fire 120...... Ambulance 122…………….Traffic accidents 6525 5486 ...... Foreigners Section of the Beijing Public Security Bureau 6590 3419 ...... International SOS Assistance Top 13

Medical Facilities in Beijing

At Peking University, there is a school clinic, which is convenient for getting basic doctor consultation and medicines. Student may also choose to go to the following hospitals where English-speaking doctors are available:

Asian Emergency Assistance (AEA) 北京国际救援中心 Clinic: 010 - 6462-9112 24-Hour Medical Service: 010 - 6462-9100 Add: AEA International Building C, BITIC Leasing Center 北信租赁中心 C 座 No. 1 North Road, Xingfu San Cun 幸福三村北街一号

International Medical Center (Beijing) 北京国际医疗中心 24-Hour Medical and Out-patient Service: 010 - 6465-1561/2/3 Add: Beijing Lufthansa Center Office Building S-106, S-111 燕莎中心写字楼 S-106.S-111

Beijing United Family Hospital (24 hours) 北京和睦家医院 Phone: 010 – 5927-7000 Emergency Contact: 5927-7120 Add : No.2 Jiang Tai Road, Chaoyang District 朝阳区将台路号 2

Sino-Japanese Friendship Hospital 中日友好医院 Foreigners’ Out-patient Section: 6422-1122, ext. 5121 Outpatient Department: 010 - 6422-2952 Add: Beijing Yinghua East Road. 北京樱花东路

rén t à i y ī liáo Orient Care 仁泰医疗 Phone: +86(10)6598-1887 běijīng Add: 102 NO.16 Business Building China Central Place,89 Jianguo Road Chaoyang District （北京 shìzhāoyáng q ū jiànguó l ù hàohuámàozhōngxīn hàoshāng w ù lóu 市朝阳区建国路 89号华贸中心 16号商务楼 102）

Rules of Conduct

Students are responsible for obeying all of the laws of the country they are in, regardless of whether they are traveling there or are foreign students. U. S. law does not apply in China. Penalties are often much heavier than in the United States. The U.S. Embassy will not act on your behalf if you disobey local laws; they are only available for extreme diplomatic situations. So, do not expect the embassy to come to your rescue.

We are committed to providing a learning environment that is free from sexual misconduct, which includes sexual harassment, sexual assault and non-consensual sexual contact. In China, sexual harassment is punished by detention and sexual assault may lead to sentence of 3-10 years in prison, or even more. If you are the victim of sexual misconduct or aware of such an instance, we highly encourage you to report that instance so that we may help and offer resources.

As a participant in this program, your conduct can have an impact on other participants and the program as a whole. Students thus should conduct themselves in a responsible and mature manner, which will support mutually beneficial and respectful interactions among participants and is consistent with the social, legal and academic standards of the host country and institution.

It is important to be sensitive to the cultural differences you will confront in China. There are topics that may seem interesting to you, but could be viewed as off limits to the Chinese. You will also encounter differences surrounding dating and gender, privacy, interaction between faculty and students, and behavior expectations. You may also find some anti-American sentiment. With all of these issues, you are advised to listen carefully and learn what you can about the culture and attitudes of those around you and most importantly, keep an open mind.

Other Useful Information

Visa office: 8402-0101 Miscellaneous: Airport Shuttle Bus: 114 ...... Local Telephone Information 6459-4375, 6459-4376 117 ...... Time Check 121 ...... Weather Information

Program Schedule (June 8-August 4) June 8 (Saturday): Arrival

June 9 (Sunday): Orientation

June 10 (Monday): First day of classes

June 15 (Saturday): Visit to the Summer Palace & Meet with Chinese peers

June 22 (Saturday): Visit to the Great Wall

June 28 (Friday) A company/school visit in the afternoon

June 29 (Saturday): Visit to the Forbidden City and Tian’anmen

July 5 (Friday): Mid-term test A company/school visit in the afternoon

July 6 (Saturday): Visit to an orphanage or activities with local Chinese

July 20 (Saturday): Visit to 798 Art Zone

July 27 (Saturday): Watch Peking Opera

August 2 (Friday): Final Exam

August 3 (Saturday): Commencement

August 4 (Sunday): Departure 16

Class Schedule (Tentative) Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 8:30am-9:20pm Comprehensive Comprehensive Comprehensive Comprehensive Drill 9:30am-10:20pm Comprehensive Comprehensive Comprehensive Comprehensive Drill 10:30am-11:20pm Drill Drill Drill Drill Weekly Quiz

11:30am-12:20pm Drill Drill Drill Drill Lunch Break 2:00pm—2:50pm One-on-One One-on-One One-on-One One-on-One Biweekly Language Activities 3:00pm—3:50pm One-on-One One-on-One One-on-One One-on-One Note: Minor changes might occur due to unforeseen circumstances.

Map of Beijing Metro

Academics

Class Regulations

1. Classes are held Monday through Friday, according to the schedule of classes provided by CSI in Section 1. 2. Attendance at all classes and academic activities is mandatory, including weekend excursions. If a student has a compelling reason to miss a class, she/he must obtain permission in advance from the instructor. 3. Be punctual. Missing classes or being late will have a significant impact on your final grade. 4. Preview each lesson and actively participate in class activities. 5. Turn in your homework on time. Late homework will only receive partial credit. 6. Mount Holyoke students who successfully complete (C- or better) the full program will receive 8 transfer credits (these credits count toward the overall limit of 8 summer credits that may count toward the Mount Holyoke degree). Both credits and grades will be posted to the MHC transcript. Students from other colleges should consult with the appropriate persons on their home campus about whether they may receive credit for the program.

Textbooks and Study Materials

You are responsible for purchasing the following textbooks (including character books and workbooks) and bringing them with you to Beijing:

For 3rd year Chinese:

1) All Things Considered: Advanced Reader of Modern Chinese By Chih-P'ing Chou and others. Published by Princeton University Press Six audio CDs

For Intermediate Chinese:

1) Integrated Chinese, Level 1, Part 2, simplified character version (the whole set includes a textbook, a character book, and a workbook). By Tao-chung Yao & Yuehua Liu Published by Cheng & Tsui Company Four audio CDs

2) Seeing China through My Own Eyes By Ying Wang and Danna Huang (coursepacket version, and will be available at CSI) One to two CDs

Required audio CDs will be provided at the orientation session, and you must also bring those with you to Beijing. All students will need a CD player so that they can listen to the CDs (in MP3 format) that accompany the textbooks as often as possible. CD players are also available at reasonable prices in Beijing, and so are notebooks and other stationery items. Supplementary materials will be distributed to you in Beijing. A wide variety of dictionaries is available at reasonable prices at bookstores in Beijing.

Health Precautions and MHC Health Resources

1. All participants on the program should have proper medical insurance that will cover them in Beijing. If you are enrolled in the Mount Holyoke student health insurance, it will cover you through the summer; see www.mtholyoke.edu/sites/default/files/global/docs/MHC_Student_Insurance.pdf for details about how the plan works when you are abroad. If you have other health insurance, check with the company to see if it will cover you abroad. Also be sure you know how the plan works while you are outside of the US. In most cases, US- based insurance plans will not be recognized abroad, and you will have to pay up front for any medical care required and submit forms to your insurance company for reimbursement. 2. We strongly advise you to consult with your health care provider about your plans to study abroad, particularly if you have any chronic or recurring medical conditions or concerns. Even if you are generally in good health, it is wise to have a medical exam prior to studying abroad. 3. Read the Centers for Disease Control site (wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/china.aspx) for recommendations about travel to China and travel abroad in general. The CDC recommends that you make sure that all of your standard immunizations are up to date. Other vaccinations may be warranted depending on your personal health background and/or your plans for other travel in China. We encourage MHC students to take advantage of the MHC Health Center traveler’s health information services (www.mtholyoke.edu/health/travelers_healthinfo); the Health Center can review your health status and administer most standard vaccinations. You should arrange traveler’s health appointments as early as possible, as some vaccinations are best administered over a period of several weeks. Other students should check with the health service on their home campus. 4. Check with your health care provider about the medicines you may need for diarrhea, sore throats, nausea, upset stomach, etc. Also, cold medication or decongestants can be very useful to have on hand. 5. Prescription medication: make sure you have enough to last during your trip, as well as a copy of the prescriptions. Check to make sure that you can bring your medication into China; International SOS (see below) can help you determine that. 6. If you wear contact lenses, consider leaving them at home and wearing glasses instead when you are in Beijing. Beijing air can be very dusty, so it is safer to wear glasses. If you choose to wear contact lenses, be sure to wash your lenses only in solution; do not use running water. 7. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially before eating. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand gel (with at least 60% alcohol). 8. Drink only bottled or boiled water, or carbonated drinks in cans or bottles. Avoid tap water, fountain drinks, and ice cubes. Avoid salad and dairy products (including pastries with cream). 9. Be discerning in choosing restaurants. Avoid food from street vendors. Most importantly, exercise your own judgment—if it doesn’t look sanitary, don’t eat it.

10. For small scrapes and minor illnesses, CSI has its own medical clinic, which provides service for small fees. For major problems, there are several joint-venture hospitals in Beijing that provide excellent health care. 11. Take basic common-sense health precautions, and avoid activities that may put you at particular risk (such as tattooing or body piercing).

AIG Travel Assist Emergency Assistance

AIG/Travel Guard

Five Colleges, Inc. has contracted with AIG/Travel Guard for medical and other emergency assistance to students, staff, and faculty traveling abroad on college business. AIG/Travel Guard can help students access medical care, legal assistance, and other services, and can coordinate evacuation in the event of a national emergency, natural disaster, medical emergency, etc. Information and local referrals are provided at no charge to the student, but fee-based services (medical care, for example) may involve charges for which the student would be responsible. All students going abroad have received information about AIG/Travel Guard benefits. More information is available from the Five College Risk Management website (https://www.fivecolleges.edu/riskmgmt/intltravel).

In the event of an emergency, a student can access services by calling AIG/Travel Guard directly. A parent, friend, or other individual may call on behalf of the student, if she is unable to call herself. Within the U.S.: 1-877-244-6871

From outside the US (students should call collect/reverse charges): +1-715-346-0859 To ensure a prompt response, a caller should be prepared to provide the following information:

• Name, location, age, gender, and nationality • The program with which she is associated (e.g., Five Colleges, Inc., Mount Holyoke Program in Montpellier, France) • AIG membership number: 9125324 • The telephone number from which she is calling (in case she is disconnected) • Relationship to the member (if the person calling is not the student) • Name, location, and telephone number of the hospital or clinic (when applicable) • Name, location, and telephone number for the treating doctor, and where the doctor can be reached (when applicable).

Medical evacuation or repatriation must be authorized in advance by Elizabeth Carmichael and AIG/Travel Guard:

Stacie Kroll Director of Compliance & Risk Management Five Colleges, Inc. Office Telephone: 413-538-2731 Cell Phone: 413-626-3612 e-mail: [email protected]

Itinerary Insurance You may wish to purchase itinerary insurance to insure your trip against unforeseen changes. Please explore your options on the 5 College Risk Management site: www.fivecolleges.edu/riskmgmt/intltravel/student_intl

Personal Safety

1. Of course, you will need your passport and a valid visa to go to China. But when you are in China, unless you need it (to exchange currency, for example), you should not carry your passport on your person (this also applies to your credit cards, traveler’s checks, and other valuables). Instead, you should make a copy of your passport and keep it with you at all times. 2. Keep your valuables in a safe place when you are not using them—in a locked suitcase, for example. 3. Beijing is as safe as any large American city. You should use the same precautions that you would in any large city: know where your wallet and other valuables are at all times, never keep your wallet in a back pocket, and try not to be too conspicuous in your use of valuable items. Be alert to your surroundings; zoning out on your ipod on a crowded bus or subway train is not a good idea. 4. Trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable in any situation, walk away. At night, travel with a friend, and stay in brightly-lighted areas where other people are around. 5. In your exchanges with Chinese people, be courteous and respectful of cultural differences. Try to avoid bringing up culturally sensitive topics. Remember, safety is always the best policy. 6. Extensive information and advice about safety and security in China, and about travel abroad in general, is available from the US Department of State website (http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1089.html). Students who are not US citizens should check for similar information available from their home country as well. 7. We strongly recommend that US citizens register with the US Embassy in Beijing. Registration is a free service of the US Department of State, and will help local embassy staff contact you in the event of a general emergency. You can register on-line at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/. Prof. Wang will also register herself, and the group as a whole, with the Embassy. Students who are not US citizens should check with their own country’s Embassy to see if there is a similar registration process available.

Personal Conduct and Discipline

1. Possession of illegal drugs may result in official action by the Chinese authorities. Anyone found with contraband is subject to punishment as specified in Chinese law, and neither MHC nor your home country’s Embassy can interfere with the work of the Chinese legal system. For this reason, MHC strictly forbids drug use among students. If program staff find a student using or carrying any drugs, including marijuana, within the dormitory or anywhere on campus, the student will be immediately expelled from the program, with no refund of fees, and full loss of credit. 2. China does not have strict laws governing the consumption of alcohol. However, the MHC program dormitory and classrooms are alcohol-free zones. Any student found consuming, possessing, or under the influence of alcohol while on the campus will be given a warning. Subsequent violations will result in disciplinary action. 3. You must be respectful of your teachers, fellow students, and all others. Any major violation of this essential rule will result in disciplinary action.

4. For better or worse, to some extent you will be viewed as representative of your home country by many of the people you will meet in Beijing. Make sure that your actions are consistent with your goals in participating on the program and that you leave Chinese people with the best possible impression of citizens of your home country. 5. Your participation on the MHC program implies your understanding of and agreement with the above rules.

Culture Shock/Cultural Adaptation

The experience of going to a new country is rich with opportunities to learn about your new home and to reflect upon the US or your home country, but it is not without stress as you meet new people and learn new ways of living. Expect that things, both large and small, will be different; understanding why they are different can be a helpful way of learning about your new environment. Consider keeping a journal, which will not only prompt you to think about your experiences, but will be a welcome record of your time abroad in the years to come.

Some of you have already lived abroad and have experience with making a transition between cultures. All of you have learned about Chinese life and culture in the course of your study of the language. Even experienced travelers can be subject to culture shock, however, so be prepared for this phenomenon.

Culture shock is often described as a series of stages which begin with a person’s entry into a host culture and continue through re-entry into the home culture:

 Stage 1 is a period of incubation. You probably will be very positive about everything, since it is all a new experience.  Stage 2 is a period of crisis. In the settling-in process you may encounter genuine difficulties. Situations may arise which you did not expect. You may become critical or negative toward the host culture and even think that people are out to make life difficult.  Stage 3 is a period of recovery. You will begin to realize that different cultures have different ways of doing things. You will even begin at times to react to certain situations the way a person from your host country might. It is at this time that you will begin to laugh at your earlier fears.  Stage 4 will be the time that you begin to adjust more positively to your host country's way of life while objectively recognizing its inadequacies (relative to your home country). When you return, you probably will experience some culture shock in reverse, though not as severe as before.

These stages vary in length and intensity, and may overlap and occur in cycles as you adapt to your new environment. It’s helpful to be aware of the stages so that you will better understand what is happening and why you may be responding to situations in ways that seem unlike your usual behavior.

Don’t Forget

Remember to pack all essential items and items of value (medications, money, this handbook, etc.) in your carry-on luggage.

Toiletries Many American and foreign brands of toothpaste, toothbrushes, soaps, shampoos, and other toiletries are available in

nearby supermarkets. However, if you have a strong preference for a specific brand, we recommend that you bring extra with you.

Clothes The weather in Beijing in the summer is very hot. The temperature is 70°F and above, so bring comfortable clothing like T-shirts, short sleeve shirts, skirts, sandals, caps, and a comfortable pair of shoes. A raincoat might be handy as well. You do not have to dress up in Beijing every day. A casual skirt, blouse, slacks and shirt are sufficient for any formal occasion.

Laundry There is a laundry room in the dormitory, but students sometimes prefer to hand-wash their clothes. There are a couple of supermarkets nearby, where laundry detergent, hangers and other necessities are all available.

Money (RMB) Chinese currency is called Renminbi (people's money), often abbreviated as RMB. The unit of Renminbi is a yuan and with smaller denominations called jiao and fen. The conversion among the three is: 1 yuan = 10 jiao =100 fen. One American dollar now equals approximately ¥6.17.

RMB is issued both in notes and coins. The denominations of paper notes include 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 yuan; 5, 2 and 1 jiao; and 5, 2 and 1 fen. The denominations of coins are 1 yuan; 5, 2 and 1 jiao; and 5, 2 and 1 fen.

Traveler's Checks Traveler's checks provide a fairly secure way of carrying your money, and are readily cashed at most banks and foreign hotels. Always remember to keep the record of check numbers separate from the checks for reference in the event of loss.

Credit and Bank Cards At present, the following credit cards are accepted in China: Master Card, Federal Card, Visa, American Express, JCB, and Diners Card. Cardholders can withdraw cash from the Bank of China and pay for purchases at exchange centers of the Bank of China, appointed shops, hotels, and restaurants. However, this applies only in bigger stores and most places do not accept them. ATM cards issued by major American banks are widely accepted at Beijing ATM’s, especially those at the Bank of China. Consult with your bank before departing to make sure that your brand of credit card or bankcard will be accepted.

Cash You may need a certain amount of cash upon your arrival for the first week ($100 to $150 should be enough). y expenses.

Miscellaneous You may also think about bringing the following items, which you will find quite useful: • Hat • Bandaids • Sunglasses • Sunscreen • Hand sanitizer

• Insect repellent • Several passport-sized photos • Souvenirs from your school or something representative of the U.S./your home country ($5- $10 should be fine) to present to your Chinese friends.

The voltage used in China is 220V, while the voltage used in the U.S. is 110V. Therefore, if you're bringing any electrical appliances with you to Beijing, like laptops, hair dryers, CD players, or iPods, you should check that the adapter can be used for 220V (most laptop AC adapters can be used for either 110V or 220V, but you should check to make sure). Don't just plug your appliance into the outlet if you don't have an adapter, as that might cause it to short-circuit. If you forget, you should be able to buy an adapter in Beijing.

Useful Contact Information

At CSI/PKU: Please refer to page 2, Section 1 in the CSI/PKU General Information Package above.

Special Telephone Numbers: Police 110; Fire 119; Emergency 120.

US Embassy in China American Citizen Services No. 55 An Jia Lou Road ( 安家楼路 ) Beijing 100600 Tel: +86-10-8531-4000 Fax: +86-10-8531-3300 URL: http://beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn/ E-mail: [email protected]

Beijing United Family Hospital & Clinics 北京和睦家医院 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District Beijing 10016 PR China 北京朝阳区将台路 2 号 Tel: +86-10-6433-3960 Fax: +86-10-6433-3963

Direct Billing Insurance Companies for Beijing United Family Hospital & Clinics1 ACE (ACI, CMI) Allianz Worldwide Care

1 This list current as of 2013. If you want to determine whether your insurance is accepted please verify this with your insurer.

Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Ltd CareGroup (Autovision) Colonial/Integra Global IF JBI Europaeiske Travel Insurance A/S (Denmark) Euro-Center China (欧善中国) American Foreign Service Protective Association Inc. (Mutual of Omaha) Aetna Global Benefits Bupa International CIGNA International GMC (Members must bring in their own claim form) IMS (Insurance management Systems) IMG (International Medical Group) Europeska Travel Insurance AB (Sweden) BlueCard Worldwide-BCBS (only policy numbers starting with the R Prefix)

Connecting Between Home and China: The area code of China is 86 and the city code of Beijing is 010, so, for example, when you want to make a phone call from the United States to Beijing, you have to dial 011-86-10-local number (011 is the international prefix). We strongly encourage you to call home immediately upon your arrival and let your family know your phone number.

Key Contacts at Mount Holyoke: Ying Wang, Associate Professor in Chinese Language and Literature, Mount Holyoke [email protected] Office telephone: 413-538-2281

Lisha Xu, Lecturer in Chinese, Mount Holyoke [email protected] Office telephone: 413-538-3376

Ruby Maddox, Study Abroad Coordinator Office telephone: 413-538-2072 Fax: 413-538-3385 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

April H. Stroud ’99, Ed.D., Director of Study Abroad E-mail: [email protected]