As we are introducing, the understanding of cultures can be a great vantage to study Chinese. Various travel programs are recommended by Minds Abroad to make your language study abroad in China so much more interesting and inspirational.
Travel as lightly as possible, and keep in mind the season in the country at the time of your stay. Summers are hot. Remember most things can be bought overseas. Leave the expensive jewelry at home, but be sure to have an inexpensive wristwatch. A money belt isn’t a bad idea. Although most areas are very safe, where there are crowds, there could be pickpockets.
Suggested Packing List:
Clothes:
- Minimal dress clothes (dress or suit for women, and suit, tie, slacks and sport jacket for men)
- Dress shoes
- Casual clothes, including jeans, pants and a lightweight windbreaker
- Shorts and T-shirts
- Sneakers, sandals and comfortable walking shoes
- Bathing suit
- Comfortable underwear
First Aid and Personal Items:
- Tooth brush, toothpaste and other oral care products
- Lens care products
- Extra glasses and sunglasses
- Prescription medicine, and a copy of the doctor’s prescription
- Over-the-counter medicines for colds, allergies, diarrhea, travel sickness, headaches
- Also, antibiotic cream, eye drops, sun block, band-Aids, lip balm, bug spray, towelettes with alcohol, deodorant, vitamins, and feminine hygiene products
- Hair brush, hair dryer (if you must), cosmetics, small mirror, sewing kit, Swiss army knife
- Address book; especially email addresses and phone numbers.
Other Items (Bring at your discretion):
- Laptop computer
- Small flashlight
- Walkman
- Camera
- Alarm clock
- Power adapter, if necessary
- Reading material (not too much; you’ll be busy)
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