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Guide to Chengdu AUSTRALIA CHINA YOUTH ASSOCIATION’S Guide to Chengdu 成都留学指南 Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, is one of the largest metropolises in China. A city of great cultural import, Chengdu is the home of a number temples, historical townships, and sites of natural beauty. Coupled with great food such as the famous Sichuan hotpot and eighty per cent of the world’s panda population, Chengdu makes for one of the more memorable and unique exchange study experiences in China. ]\ Welcome! Jesse Glass / ​ ​ ACYA Chengdu Chapter President 2017 Contained in the following pages is a brief introduction to Chengdu. As the current chapter president of the Australia-China Youth Association (ACYA) in Chengdu, I hope that my suggestions will make for a better exchange study experience. The ACYA Chengdu chapter has been in existence and I have been in this wonderful city for almost four years. I have spent much of that time studying Chinese. Therefore, it is my sincere hope that the contents of this guide will highlight the local “ins” and “outs” of Chengdu. Chengdu is a truly unique and intriguing part of not only China but of the world at-large. It is a city that is certainly worth your consideration. An exchange study experience here will undoubtedly improve your Chinese language skills and understanding of China. ACYA GUIDE to CHENGDU ​— 1 ]\ What is ACYA? We strive to bridge the gap between Australia and China and to develop a generation of young professionals who are able to identify, seize and create opportunities for closer bilateral ties and greater mutual understanding between our two countries. OUR HISTORY The Australia-China Youth Association (“ACYA”) is the only non-profit devoted to promoting engagement between students and young professionals in both Australia and China. We position ourselves the preeminent stakeholder for youth in the crucial bilateral relationship between Australia and China. We provide a platform for Australian and Chinese youth to learn from one another and, in turn, strengthen this bilateral relationship. This is achieved by chapters across both countries executing impactful projects centred around three "pillars": Education / Careers / People-to-People Exchange ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Since our formation in 2008, ACYA has been run by youth, for youth on an entirely voluntary basis. OUR MISSION We aspire to be the organisation through which young Australians interested in China (and vice versa) forge lasting connections and access a network of unique and diverse educational and career opportunities. ACYA GUIDE to CHENGDU ​— 2 ]\ OUR VISION ACYA strives to create a dynamic ecosystem that not only encourages Australian and Chinese youth to involve themselves in this bilateral relationship, but also reach new heights of mutual understanding, diplomacy and appreciation, through: 1. Providing a robust and well connected community within which young Australians and Chinese can forge lasting friendships, develop academic and business partnerships, and share educational, extracurricular and professional opportunities; 2. Acting as a non-political advocate and facilitator to promote cross-cultural ​ understanding and greater interaction with professionals, government and NGOs as well as provide a support base enabling our members to deliver initiatives that increase opportunities for Australia-China engagement; and 3. Strengthening a bilateral youth community at a grassroots level through an ​ expansive network of chapters in China and Australia. These Chapters regularly deliver quality social and educational events, publications and language exchange for an international community of over 6,000 ACYA Members and, altogether, host well over 100 major events annually—• ​ ​ ACYA GUIDE to CHENGDU ​— 3 ]\ What is the New Colombo Plan? The New Colombo Plan is a signature initiative of the Australian Government which aims to lift knowledge of the Indo-Pacific in Australia by supporting Australian undergraduates to study and undertake internships in the region. It encourages a two-way flow of students between Australia and the rest of our region, complementing the thousands of students from the region coming to Australia to study each year. The New Colombo Plan is intended to be transformational, deepening Australia's relationships in the region, both at the individual level and through expanding university, business and other links. Over time, the Australian Government wants to see study in the Indo-Pacific region become a rite of passage for Australian undergraduate students, and as an endeavour that is highly valued across the Australian community. To date, the New Colombo Plan is supporting students to study and undertake internships across the Indo-Pacific from Pakistan in the west to Mongolia in the north, and the Cook Islands in the east. The New Colombo Plan pilot year of 2014 supported 40 scholars and more than 1300 mobility students to study and undertake work placements across four pilot locations. In 2015 the New Colombo Plan built on this success, expanding the program across the Indo-Pacific region and awarding 69 scholarships and supporting more than 3,100 mobility students. The program continued to grow in 2016, supporting more than 5450 mobility students and 100 scholars to live, study and undertake work placements in the region. ACYA GUIDE to CHENGDU ​— 4 ]\ By 2018, the start of the fifth year of the program, the New Colombo Plan is supporting around 13,000 mobility students and 120 scholars. Over its first five years, the New Colombo Plan will support more than 30,000 Australian undergraduate students to live, work and study in the Indo-Pacific. This growing cohort of scholars and mobility students are all eligible to be part of the New Colombo Plan Alumni Program, which supports alumni to maintain a connection to each other, the New Colombo Plan and the Indo-Pacific region as they progress in their lives and careers. Over time the growing cohort of New Colombo Plan alumni will play an increasingly important role in Australia's relationships with its neighbours to become an influential and diverse network of Australians with direct experience in the Indo-Pacific, strong professional and personal networks across our region, and a driving force in Australia's future prosperity. ACYA GUIDE to CHENGDU ​— 5 ]\ ACYA GUIDE to CHENGDU ​— 6 ]\ Introduction to Chengdu Chengdu is one of the most populous cities in Western China and has a riveting history. At almost every turn throughout the course of China’s development, the people and city of Chengdu have made a visible and often lasting contribution. During the Three Kingdoms period, Chengdu served as the capital of Liu Bei’s kingdom of Shu. Almost, two millennia later, Chengdu served as a capital once more upon the fall of Nanjing in 1937. Apart from serving as a national capital, Chengdu has also played a role as one of China’s culinary capitals. Chengdu is located within China’s Sichuan province, a province known for, obviously, its pepper and accompanying spicy cuisine. When in Chengdu, one must try its famous hotpot, a veritable smorgasbord of pungent aromas, extraordinary spices, and assorted ingredients. Alternatively, for those who are not as adventurous, non-spicy options can be found throughout the city in its many restaurants and food stalls. It is worth noting that those who wish to undertake their exchange study in Chengdu are eligible to apply for the New Colombo Plan Scholarship. Victorian students are also encouraged to apply for the Hamer Scholarship. ACYA GUIDE to CHENGDU ​— 7 ]\ UNIVERSITIES Academic expectations are vastly different to that of Australia. Each subject taught has different criteria depending on the subject coordinator. For almost all subjects studied at university, you will not be provided a subject outline. Lessons are delivered in a style similar to that of high school. There are no lectures and tutorials, instead the subjects are all combined into one. It is important that you attend each lesson as none of the classes are recorded. Universities provide a number of canteens to eat at. Students are issued with a student card and money can be deposited into them (at a kiosk or electronic transfer). It is important to note that these student cards can be used to pay for the shuttle bus on campus, at the campus canteen and other businesses on campus which accept the student card payment system. Textbooks are incredibly affordable in China and these can be bought at designated bookstores on campus grounds. Alternatively, textbooks can be bought online at Taobao. Beyond all of the points above, be sure to regularly check the online blackboard equivalent for updates and go to the foreign students’ office for any questions of concern that you may have. ACYA GUIDE to CHENGDU ​— 8 ]\ Need-to-knows STAYING HEALTHY All universities have a canteen featuring freshly made and relatively cheap food. There are lots of food options in and around the universities, some of which include healthy options. There is usually a hospital located within university campuses, thereby making it very convenient should you ever need to see a doctor. Universities also feature at least one sporting ground with a running track and other facilities such as basketball and tennis courts. TRANSPORT Transport is incredibly convenient in Chengdu. A single ride on the Chengdu metro ranges from between ¥2 and ¥4RMB. Chengdu also has an extensive network of buses. However, most bus lines and maps only display information in Chinese. Finally, as in other cities in China, taxis also make for a convenient method of transport. SETTING UP A BANK ACCOUNT In China, everything is paid via your phone that is linked with your credit card hence getting a bank account is crucial in China. The main bank accounts used by foreigners are the Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of China, China Construction Bank, and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China . When setting up bank accounts it is important find out first if they accept passports as valid form of identification and whether they can link to an Alipay/WeChat wallet.
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