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Pre-Departure Orientation Fudan University,
January 8, 2016
Welcome to the Orientation
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UCEAP Guides/Participants Portal
This presentation covers highlights that apply to everyone. Details concerning questions, problems, or situations you may have while abroad are at the links below. Bookmark them!
Participants Portal (guides, calendars, insurance, petitions, more…)
UCEAP Guide to Study Abroad (includes detailed academic policies)
Program Guide (details about program)
Your signed Student Agreement confirms that you have read and understand the policies and information in these guides. You can always contact UCEAP with any questions.
UCEAP – Systemwide Office
Program Specialist
Student Finance Accountant
Program Advisor
Academic Specialist
May Pothongsunun mpothongsunun@
eap.ucop.edu
Eva Bilandzia ebilandzia@
eap.ucop.edu
Michelle Hertig mhertig@
eap.ucop.edu
Nick Matsumoto nmatsumoto@ eap.ucop.edu
UCEAP – Shanghai Study Center
In Shanghai, contact the Study Center with questions about host or UC academics, finance, housing, health, or anything else! They will know if it’s a question they can answer, or if it should go to your home campus or your host university. Your host university often will not understand exactly what rules or exceptions apply to UCEAP students – talk to them to make sure you have the correct information!
Prof. KK Cheung, Study Center Director [email protected] Phone: (+86) 21-6533-0127
Ms. Selena Liu, Program Administrator [email protected]
Ms. Sophie Li, Program Assistant [email protected]
GETTING READY & ARRIVAL
Before You Go
Review the program calendar on your Participants page and make travel arrangements to arrive before the official start date.
Obtain your student visa as required. Follow the instructions on the PDC.
Check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for health information.
Register with U.S. Department of State Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
Contact returnees and current participants through the UCEAP Shanghai Facebook page.
Pack light! You can buy almost everything you need in China.
Hand carry the arrival instructions from your PDC.
Print your UCEAP insurance card, read both sides, and place it in your wallet.
Chinese Student Visa
See Visa Instructions on PDC
Apply four weeks prior to departure through the Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles or San Francisco
X2 Student Visa grants a 180 day stay
US$140
Fudan admission documents required
Single/Double/Multiple Entry
Arrival
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Immigration Disembarkation/Embarkation
Card
Baggage Claim
Customs
Transportation - Taxi RMB 200
40 minutes
On-Site Orientation
UCEAP Orientation Conducted by Shanghai Study Center. Includes
introduction to program, life in Shanghai, and practicalities.
Welcome dinner
Fudan Registration/Enrollment Submit required documents (passport w/ student
visa, admission notice, JW202 form, passport style photos)
Fee payment
Fudan Orientation Student ID card
Course registration
Staying in Touch
As a UCEAP participant, you are obligated to: Contact a family member to notify them of your safe arrival Keep in touch and provide up-to-date contact details in MyEAP Check your UC email address regularly Provide a local cell phone number after arrival
Send an email, text, and/or complete the Travel Signout form to notify the Study Center that you will travel out of town.
LIVING ABROAD
Make It Count!
While abroad, you will be a representative of not only the University of California, but also the state of California and the United States of America.
Think about what this means and how it will affect your behavior while abroad.
This is an amazing opportunity to meet people from other societies, make friends from other countries, and to make a difference in your life and in the lives of others.
“Embrace China for what it is and make the most of your time here, because it will go by faster than you think.”
– UCEAP Shanghai Student
Housing – Foreign Student Apartments
15 minute walk to Fudan main campus
Single Room: Private bedroom and bathroom
Double Room: Shared bedroom and bathroom
Suite: Private bedroom, shared bathroom and living room
There will be a RMB 200 deposit to be paid upon check-in. You will submit the full payment for your room online with a credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express).
Check-In service available 24 hours, bedding not provided
Housing – Tonghe Apartments (Wudong)
Privately owned apartments located across the street from FSA
15 minute walk to Fudan main campus
Suite: Private bedroom, shared bathroom, living room, and kitchen
You are required to pay a cash deposit of RMB 2,000 upon check-in. You will be expected to submit the full payment for your room within three days of arrival. Payment can be made in RMB cash or by wire transfer.
Check-in Hours: 9am – 9pm
Money & Banking
Currency Exchange
US$1 = RMB 6.5
Passport required
Cash
ATMs are the easiest way to get cash, but there will be fees added. Check with your bank before leaving for details about ATM fees while abroad.
Beware of counterfeit currency
Credit Cards
Accepted at larger establishments
Local Bank Account
Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank
Communication
Cell Phones Bring an unlocked phone or buy a phone
after arrival
Purchase SIM card and reload
Many students use Skype to communicate with family & friends in the U.S.
Internet Access Wired and Wireless Internet
Computer Labs
Internet Cafes
Meals
Shared kitchenette available in dorms
Other options include: campus canteens, food stalls, cafes, and restaurants
Transportation
Subway/Light -rail Nearest subway station is Wujiaochang (Line 10)
Nearest light-rail station is Jingwanzhen (Line 3)
Guoquan Road Station (Line 10) is a 15-20 minute walk from the main campus
Buses
Taxis
Bicycles
Activities
Health
All exchange students are required to purchase Fudan’s Mandatory Health Insurance (RMB 400) .
Review your UCEAP Insurance Plan so you understand all your health coverage and how to use it.
Research any required medication to find out if you can obtain it in China, or if it is even legal! Remember, all medication must be carried in their original, labeled containers.
If you become ill while abroad (including mental health issues):
Notify the Study Center. They are there to help! In fact, notify the Study Center about any issue that is impacting your academic performance and/or attendance.
Safety
Government Surveillance Access to some internet sites blocked and online activity monitored Police presence and security check points around the city
Traffic Exercise special caution when crossing streets in China; pedestrians do not have the right of way
Scams You will stick out as a foreigner, and thus a mark for scams
Theft Be aware of pick-pockets, especially in tourist areas, airports, public transportation
Nightlife Alcohol consumption impairs our judgment and increases risky behavior, which increases the risk
for crime Maximum capacity laws not enforced and emergency exits are not always accessible
Drugs Trafficking, manufacturing, importing and exporting of drugs can result in the death penalty
Cultural Adjustment
Stress abroad is not unique or uncommon. There may be times when you feel UCEAP just isn’t working for you. It’s normal to feel homesick, isolated, have family or breakup issues, or academic or money concerns. You may experience emotional ups and downs, and even depression, or illness.
You may also experience “culture shock.”
Follow the lead of the locals. Exercise, journal/blog, do activities that you enjoy at home, try new activities, laugh at mistakes, make friends & get involved in the community. Learn about your new culture and try to fit in. Reach out to others.
You might even consider withdrawing, but be sure to seek advice to explore all other solutions before reaching this important decision. Consult with the Study Center and, if necessary, an onsite counselor before filing paperwork to leave. There can be academic and financial consequences.
ACADEMICS
Fudan University
Courses
Types of courses
UCEAP recommended courses taught in English Fudan University faculty and Visiting faculty (ITESM) taught courses Chinese language Courses taught in Chinese – may enroll after arrival during add/drop period with approval of the
instructor and the Study Center Director
Format of Instruction
Lectures – 45 minute class hour (slots). Units are based on number of weeks and number of slots a class meets, for example 3 slots x 15 weeks = 45 = 4.5 UC quarter units.
Grades typically based on midterm and final exam or report, but practices vary Group projects, field trips, case studies, and guest speakers Attendance Class size varies, but typically much smaller than UC (40 students)
Online course registration. Email with instructions sent by Fudan University.
Log in and passwords Pass times Class and final exam schedule
”Studying abroad is both a vacation and a time for school. Always remember to balance the two, and you'll have less regrets after you return to the U.S.”
“Be sure to stay on top of course registration deadlines! It's much harder (or impossible) to add more classes after the deadline, while if you want to drop a course later in the semester you just have to pay a fine.” – UCEAP Shanghai Students
UCEAP Academics Do not enter anything in MyEAP until you have received instructions. Your MyEAP Study List is your official
UC record. Courses will be on your UC transcript with course titles, subject areas, numbers, units, and grades which are calculated into your cumulative UC GPA.
UC students are required to enroll in a minimum 24 UC quarter units each semester, usually 5 or 6 courses.
Pass/no pass allowed for 1/3rd (33%) of your total units.
Must enroll in at least two courses from the UCEAP recommended course list. Which includes Chinese language.
Internships and Special Study Projects possible. Be sure to consult with the Shanghai Study Center for details and important legal matters before finalizing internship arrangements.
Your are guaranteed credit, but you will need to petition for courses to count for specific degree requirements. Keep all course material and assignments for this process.
Grades can take up to 90 days to get from Fudan University to your campus registrar. You will receive an email from MyEAP when your grades are sent to the registrar. Spring grades usually available in mid-September.
Returning Home
Pay all outstanding fees to Fudan University and to UCEAP. Program costs, housing charges, library fines, utility bills, or more will delay the release of your grades and may block on UC registration.
Bring home course materials to assist you in petitioning for course approval to satisfy major requirements – especially syllabi and any returned graded work, but also any other assignments that will demonstrate what you did.
Check your airline’s luggage restrictions.
Read about reverse culture shock and be aware of common reactions to returning home.
Upon your return, please complete surveys or questionnaires sent to you by UCEAP! Your feedback helps us maintain the quality of the programs, and improve them for future students.
Questions?
“I know a lot of people give precautions about Chinese culture, but it's not as intimidating as it seems! Come with an open mind, and you're going to love Shanghai: all of its extremely affordable food, great shopping, amazing views, very convenient/cheap/comfortable transportation, abundant nightlife, and especially the very amiable and cordial Chinese students you'll be studying/working with!”
– UCEAP Shanghai Student
