November 2011 Chinese Bridge Delegation

Partners to China 2011Orientation Notebook

Table Of

Images used in this publication come from Microsoft Office’s images as well as from the Center’s staff.

Thank You’s...4Participant List...5

The Center for International Understanding...7

Educator Study Abroad Programs...8Program Purpose, Goals...9

Flight Schedule...10Emergency Contact Information...11

Why China?...12Map of China...13

Reflection Tools...14Responsible Photography...15

Tips for Travel...16Safety and Health Tips...19

Packing Checklist...22Packing Tips...23

Participant Health Insurance Abroad...24China Web Resources...26

China Video and Book Resources...28

Contents

Hanban

The College Board

North Carolina State Board of Education

Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education

Jiangsu Educational Services for International Exchange

The Center for International Understanding’s Partners to China 2011 program is made possible

with generous leadership, partnership, and support from the following organizations:

Thank You!

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BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLSCynthia Lopez, Personnel Administrator, Buncombe County SchoolsLaura McCreary, GuidClyde Erwin High SchoolAna Ogle, Spanish Teacher, Clyde Erwin High SchoolDarin Chaplin, Assistant Principal, Charles D. Owen High SchoolLisa Roberts, Career Development Coordinator, Charles D. Owen High School

CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLSCheryl Milam, Director of Middle Schools/AIG Coordinator, Cabarrus County SchoolsChristopher Lowder, HS Director, Cabarrus County SchoolsTodd Smith, Principal, Cox Mill High SchoolKecia Coln, Principal, J.N. Fries Middle School

CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLSBeth Malsby, Assistant Principal, New Century International Elementary SchoolCarmen Villalobos, K-12 World Language Curriculum Specialist, New Century International Elementary School

GASTON COUNTY SCHOOLSDenece Farris, Principal, Hunter Huss High SchoolBret Butch, Assistant Principal, Hunter Huss High SchoolAudrey Devine, Principal, Forestview High SchoolTara Butch, Assistant Principal, Forestview High School

GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLSAngela Jackson, Principal, Ferndale Middle SchoolFranklin Beck, IB Coordinator, Ferndale Middle School

Participant List

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Participant List

ONSLOW COUNTY SCHOOLSPeggy Kelley, Principal, Dixon Elementary SchoolBeth Howard, Teacher, Dixon Elementary SchoolConnie Batts, Special Education Teacher, Dixon Elementary SchoolVikki Childress, Principal, Dixon High SchoolLeigh Bizzell, Assistant Principal, Dixon High School

POLK COUNTY SCHOOLSKeri Appleton, Teacher, Polk County High SchoolCarrie Barris, Teacher, Polk County High School

RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLSPatricia Foust, Assistant Superintendent, Randolph County SchoolsDeborah Trogdon-Stout, Assistant Principal, Wheatmore High SchoolChris Allred, Instructional Lead Teacher, Wheatmore High School

SWAIN COUNTY SCHOOLSBillie Clemens, History Teacher and Program Coordinator, Swain County High SchoolMaria Cristina Heath, Spanish Teacher and Mentor, Swain County High School

WAKE COUNTY SCHOOLSGail Moog, Program Coordinator, Apex High SchoolStefanie Bilobran, Teacher Leader, Apex High School

WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLSJill Tackabery, School Board Member, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School SystemShelia Burnette, Principal, Konnoak Elementary SchoolMelanie Sayles, Curriculum Coordinator, Konnoak Elementary SchoolDebra Saladin, Assistant Principal, Philo Magnet AcademyHeather Scales, Magnet Resource Coordinator, Philo Magnet AcademyDennis Moser, Principal, Career Center High School

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Learning from the World, Serving North Carolina

The Center for International Understanding is an educational organization promoting global competence and awareness among current and future leaders in North Carolina.

Founded in 1979, the Center is working to make North Carolina one of the most globally engaged states in the nation. As globalization plays an ever-increasing role in the economy of North Carolina, our current and future leaders need to be globally competent and aware in order to succeed in a changing world. Through a series of international leadership programs focused on issues vital to North Carolina’s economy and work in K-12 schools, the Center seeks to prepare current and future leaders to engage with the world.

The Center for International Understanding, along with 17 campuses and other educational organizations, is part of the University of North Carolina.

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Educators Bring the World to N.C. ClassroomsSince 1995, the Center for International Understanding has provided teacher study abroad

programs to help educators bring the world to North Carolina classrooms. Teachers from all grade levels and all subject areas bring a global perspective to the classroom and ignite an interest in

global cooperation and competition.

Through Our Work with North Carolina K-12 Schools: • More than 370 K-12 teachers and administrators have studied abroad

• 80 NC schools have partnered with schools in China, Denmark, and Mexico

• 12 different countries have been studied

• More than 300 original global lesson plans have been implemented

Educator Study Abroad Programs

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Program Goals • Ongoing,long-termrelationshipsbetweenNCandChineseschoolswillhelpstudents build global competencies and become more:

• Culturallyaware • Awareofworldeventsandglobaldynamics • Effectiveatcommunicatingwithpeoplefromothercultures • Abletocollaborateinmulti-culturalteams

Program Phases• OrientationWorkshop:VarioustimesinSeptemberandOctober,2011• Eight-dayprograminChina:November3-11,2011• Beijing:Hanban/CollegeBoardprogram• JiangsuProvince:Buildingpartnerships• Implementationofpartnershipactivitieswithteachersandstudents

Program PurposeThe Partners to China 2011 program is a part of Center’s International School

Partnerships program. The program links K-12 schools in North Carolina with K-12 schools in countries aboard, namely China, Denmark, and Mexico. The program was created by the Center as a response to North Carolina’s need for globally competent graduates who are able to communicate, cooperate, and compete in the increasingly interconnected world.

Led by the College Board and Hanban as part of the Chinese Bridge Delegation and co-coordinated by the Center for International Understanding, the Partners to China 2011 program will involve fourteen K-12 schools across North Carolina who will enhance their understanding of China and work with partner schools in Jiangsu Province, China. Participants on the program are K-12 principals, teacher leaders whoareservingas“partnershipcoordinators”,andcentralofficeleaderswhowillsupport international schools partnerships and other global education endeavors in their school district.

The program will provide these school leaders with a greater understanding of China and its many peoples, knowledge of ways that classrooms of students can communicate and cooperate internationally, and the base of a relationship with their partner school.

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INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE FROM CHICAGO (O’HARE)

DATE AIRLINE FLT.#FROM TO DEPART ARRIVAL

11/3/11 United 851 Chicago Beijing 1:00PM 3:40PM(nextday)

INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE FROM NEW YORK (JFK)

DATE AIRLINE FLT.#FROM TO DEPART ARRIVAL

11/3/11 AirChina 982 JFK Beijing 4:50PM 6:20PM(nextday)

RETURN THROUGH CHICAGO (O’HARE)

DATE AIRLINE FLT.#FROM TO DEPART ARRIVAL

11/11/11 United 850 Beijing Chicago 5:25PM 4:19PM

RETURN THROUGH NEW YORK (JFK)

DATE AIRLINE FLT.#FROM TO DEPART ARRIVAL

11/11/11 AirChina 981 Beijing NewYork 1:00PM 1:30PM

Please remember that you are responsible for arranging your own domestic airline ticketsfromNorthCarolinatoyourinternationalhubcity.ShijunNaourwillflythrough

ChicagoandMattFriedrickwillflythroughNewYork.

Departure &

ScheduleReturn Flight

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Emergency ContactInformation

In addition to the following information, you should take note of Col-lege Board emergency contact information, which may supplement the following information. In China, please always take a card from hotels to have hotel addresses and phone numbers with you at all times.

Program Coordinator in Beijing: Please also see College Board materials for emergency contact instructions within China.

Program Coordinator in Jiangsu: Mr.JomYang-English-speakingJiangsucoordinatorTel:(011)86-13512535172

In the event of an emergency, families may also contact :Stephanie Carter Caplan, Communications DirectorThe Center for International Understanding919-420-1360,ext226(work)919-848-6707(home)or919-271-5992(cell)

International Blackberry for Matt Friedrick, Director of K-12 Education Pro-grams is 001-919-208-9438 (during China program).

Shijun’s cell phone: 919-259-8629(US) & 86-13520329643 (Beijing)

U.S. EMBASSY IN Beijing, China

XiuShuiBeiJie3,100600Phone(86-10)6532-3831Fax(86-10)6532-2039

CHINA EMERGENCY NUMBER: 110

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Education

• Nearly one-third of the world’s people, 31%, speak Mandarin(Chinese)and15%speakEnglish. A student who speaks both languageswillgreatlyincreasehis/her career potential.

• Students who study foreign languages have been shown to perform better in subjects like scienceandmath(Drs.CollierandThomas,GeorgeMasonUniversity)

• Employers say they want workers who can speak more than one language and who know how to be effective members of multi-culturalteams(CommitteeforEconomicDevelopment,2006)

• China is North Carolina’s fastest growing trade partner: ExportstoChinaincreased431%between2002and2008(WISER,from U.S. Census Bureau, Foreign TradeDivision,2008)

• China purchased $271 million in agricultural products from North Carolina in 2008, accounting for nearly 10% of the state’sagriculturalexports(N.C.Department of Agriculture and ConsumerServices,2008)

• SixChina-ownedfirmsare operating in North Carolina, providing jobs to North Carolinians (N.CDepartmentofCommerce)

• Ancient China is credited with creating four great inventions: paper, the compass, gunpowder, and printing.

• Today, China is the world’s top manufacturer of solar panels and wind turbines.

• Chinainvested$54.4billion in green technology in 2010.

• Innovative technology companies such as Cisco, SAS, Lenovo, Duke Energy, and Cree all have a presence in China.

TechnologyEconomyWhy China ?

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Map of China

During our time in China, we will visit the capital city of Beijing as well as various cities in Jiangsu Province. Click on Beijing’s name to go to the Chinese government’s official webpage for that the city, or Jiangsu Province’s name to go to a Wikipedia page with general information about Jiangsu. To view a more detailed map of China, click HERE

Beijing *

Jiangsu Province*

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Whenweparticipateinaglobalstudyprogram,weoftentakethetime to learn about the culture we will be visiting. However, it is also important to look at ourselves and what we bring to the experience. Oneofthekeyplayersintheexperienceisyou.Itisyoureyesthatwillsee, your ears that will hear, and your personal experiences and history that will help you to interpret what you see and hear.

Althoughwewillbemeetinginlargegroupdebriefingsessionsduringthe course of the program in China, a journal is a great tool to help you reflectonyourexperienceonaday-to-daybasisaswellasuponyourreturn home.

Before You Go:It is recommended that you

begin your journal before leaving thecountry.Reflectonyourfeelings about traveling to China, your reasons for joining this study program, your expectations, and on questions you hope to have answered. Below are some questions to help you get started:

• Whyareyoutakingthisjourney?

• Whatareyouanticipatingmost about the program in China?

• Whatareyouconcernedoranxious about?

• Whatareyourassumptionsabout China, the Chinese, and Chinese education? How do you expect the country and the people you meet to look, sound, act, etc?

• Whatarethekeyquestionsyou would like to have answered in China?

In China:WhileweareinChina,youcan

use your journal to record your journey. Some things to think about are:

• Notes from presentations

• Specificquotes

• Sounds, smells, sights, etc. that you are experiencing

• Questions

• Experiences outside the formal program agenda

• Dreams

• Stories, poems, sketches

• Use your journal to collect mementos, such as pictures, postcards, etc., to share with students and faculty

• Record commitments or intentions to act when you return home

Upon Your Return:

It is important to reread and review your journal after your return home. Continuetoreflectonsomeof your experiences in China and their effect on your life in North Carolina. Some additional questions that may be helpful are:

• Whatdidtheexperience of traveling to China with this partnership program mean to you?

• Whataresomeofthe main ideas that you would like to convey to your family, friends and colleagues about China now that you have been there?

• How will this experience impact your professional practice?

• Whataresomeinitial ideas that you have for recommendations for NorthCarolinapolicyand/or programs based on your experiences?

• Whatisthemostimportant learning you derived from this experience?

Bring your journal with you to the follow-up workshop.Youmayfindthat you want to refer to it as you begin the next stage of your partnership planning.

Reflection Tools

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ResponsiblePhotography

Most participants on a travel seminar come with camera in hand, eager to photograph their experience for their own memories and to share with friends and family. Photos are a great way to document a travel seminar, but a camera can be a tricky tool to use well. Howyouuseyourcamerareflectsyourlevelofrespectfor the local people and your long-term commitment to mutual understanding and responsible travel.

• Ask Permission before you take a photo, even if it is just a smile and a nod toward your camera.

• Avoid Telephoto Lenses: It is best to use them only when shooting landscapes, animals or during performances or festivals, when it is difficulttogetclosetopeople.Eventhen try to seek your subject out afterward to tell them you’ve taken a photo and explain who you are.

• Send copies: If possible, offer to send a copy if it turns out well and make sure you follow up.

• Pay Attention to Your Prejudices: Ask yourself why you feel compelled to take a photo. Ask yourself how you would feel if the situation were reversed: would you feel comfortable having your photo taken by this person in these circumstances?

Guidelines for Taking Photos on a Travel Seminar:

Note: these guidelines were modified from an article by Chris Welch, Tips for Making Better Travel Photos, found in the Minneapolis StarTribune, Sunday July 16, 2000, page G9.

• Make Connections: Onyourtravel seminar, you will have the opportunity to meet and talk with many local people. Take pictures of the friends that you make instead of trying to grab images from strangers on the street.

• Take pictures of normal things. Pictures of your room, meals, stores, etc. will help you answer some of the basic questions like “what did you eat?”

• Your trip leaders, resource people and fellow participants all form an important part of your experience. Photos of them will help trigger memoriesandcapturetheflavorofvisits.

• Get closer and pay attention to details: The best pictures are ones where the subject is clear and where details help to tell the story. Getting closer(easierwhenthesubjectisnotaperson),canvastlyimproveyourphoto.

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Check in: Plan to be in the airport at least 2 hours early to provide adequate time for check inforinternationalflightandsecurity.Youmayneedto arrive even earlier in case parking is a problem.

Late arrivals: If for any reasonyoumissyourflightinthe departure or connecting city, it will be your responsibility to arrange with the airline to catch thenextavailableflightandtoarrange transportation to and from the Beijing airport to the hotel. As soon as your alternate plans are known, please call the Emergency Contact Person for the program about your new arrival plans so that they can leave word for group leaders at the hotel about when to expect you.

Electric Current: The normal electric current in China is 220 volts, 50 AC cycles. Bring along transformers and converters for electrical appliances. Chinese hotels typically have hairdryers installed.

Tips: The program fee includes tips for bus drivers and guides. Tipping is not expected inrestaurants.Youwillberesponsible for tips for luggage

handling, which is typically 10-15 yuan per bag or $1 per bag.

Meals: In general, meals are included at the hotel or in program activities. Most hotels will offer a wide variety of breakfast foods – both Chinese and American. Most other meals are included in the program fee. Aside from breakfast, most meals will be Chinese food usually served family style with everyone taking food from a lazy Susan as it passes. For those individuals who have informed program sponsors of dietary restrictions, those have been conveyed to the program coordinators. However, you should ask the servers in every restaurant to be sure that you are not served anything which would cause anallergicreaction.Youcanrequest that the Center give you a copy of your dietary restrictions written in Chinese. Do not eat unwashed raw or unpeeled vegetables or fruits.

Insurance: The program fee provides health insurance coverage from November 3-11, 2011 while outside the US. Youwillreceiveaninsurance

brochure, card, and claim form at the airport or upon arrival in Beijing. Please note this insurance is for health

only. It does not include missed flight,life,orotherinsurancecoverage. Thus you may want to buy separate trip cancellation insurance and life insurance. Many program expenses are non-refundable.

Phones: Whencallingthe US from China, dial 00+1+phone number. For AT&T Direct service with an English speaking operator dial 108888 inBeijing.WhencallingChinafromtheUS,dial01186-citycode-number. The city code forBeijingis010.(Omitthe“0”in front of the city codes when callingfromtheUS.)Somecell phone carriers have plans for calling from China. Check with your provider for more information about this. Be aware that even if your provider says that your phone will work in China, it may not.

Tips for Travel

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Time Difference: China is 12 hours later than North Carolina. All of China runs on Beijing time!

Money Matters: Chinese currency is called Yuanor,morecommonly,Renminbi(RMB),withdenominations of the yuan, jia, and fen. These bear a relationship to each other somewhat like the US dollar, dime, and penny. RMB is not traded on international markets and only can be officiallypurchasedorexchangedinChina.

Foreigncurrency(cashortraveler’schecks)may be exchanged for Chinese currency at licensed exchange facilities of the Bank of China and other authorized banks. Money exchange facilities are available at major airports, hotels, and department stores. Most if not all our hotels should be able to exchange US dollars. Hotelsusuallygivetheofficialratebutsomeadd a small commission. A passport is required for all currency exchanges. Save your currency exchange rates; they are required to exchange RMB back into U.S currency, upon departure. The current exchange rate is about 1 USD = 6.55 RMB.

Major brands of traveler’s checks are accepted at exchange facilities and cash advances against a credit card can be arranged through exchangefacilities(aservicechargeisusuallyadded).Traveler’schecksusuallycommandabetterexchangerate(0.75%)thancashorcreditcard(3-4%).Forconvenience,carrysometraveler’s checks in $20 denominations. Be sure to make a list of your check numbers and keep the purchase invoice of your traveler’s checks in a safe place separate from your wallet and passport.

Consult with your bank before departing the US to be sure that your brand of check or credit card will be accepted. Major credit and debit cards(AmericanExpress,MasterCard,andVisa)are accepted by most major hotels and in many well-known restaurants. American currency is occasionallyacceptedatsometouristsites(butnotinsmallercities).

There are many ATMs throughout Beijing and

Jiangsu Province from which to withdraw money. However, ATMs are not as prevalent as they are in the US and withdrawals usually are limited to 2,000Yuanperday.InBeijing,someATMsinlocal banks may not accept international ATM cards. The ATMs at the airport have a good track record--try withdrawing some money before youleavetheBeijingAirport.Youmightwanttotake some small bills, which will be useful when shopping with the local peddlers and merchants and for personal tipping. However, be advised that Chinese people may be wary of accepting dirty or wrinkled US bills fearing it is counterfeit.

Be sure to record your account numbers (andcustomerservicetelephonenumbers)incase you lose your credit cards. Make major purchasesbycreditcard.Youwillgetagoodexchange rate, the protection of the card’s charge-back provisions, and often an extra guarantee on your purchase. It is a good idea to let your credit card companies know in advance of your dates of travel. Otherwisecredit authorization may be declined.

Customs: Onarrival,eachtravelermustcomplete a health declaration form. Importation of fresh fruits and cold cuts is forbidden. Free entry is allowed for personal effects, including twobottlesofalcoholicbeveragesand400cigarettes. Cameras must be declared when arriving in China. It is suggested that you record the serial numbers of all cameras and lenses and keep this with your passport. There are no restrictions on the amount of foreign currency brought in but you should declare cash over $5000US.Ondepartureanyantiquesthathavebeen purchased must carry the red lacquer seal ofanofficialantiqueshop.Keepreceiptsforpurchases to use with US customs upon re-entry. SeeKnowBeforeYouGoforUSCustomslimits.

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Film: Although American and Japanese filmareavailableinChina,youmaynotalwaysfindthesizeorspeedyouwant,andthepriceis usually higher than in the US. Note: X- rays from airport scanners don’t affect digital camera imagesorfilmthathasbeenprocessed,i.e.filmfromwhichyouhavereceivedprints,slides,Kodak Photo CD discs, or Kodak Picture CD discs. X-ray equipment used to inspect carry-on baggage uses a very low level of x-radiation that willnotcausenoticeabledamagetoyourfilm.However,baggagethatischecked(loadedontheplanesascargo)sometimesgoesthroughequipment with higher energy x-rays. New baggage scanning equipment can jeopardize yourfilm.Thereforetaketheseprecautionswhentravelingwithunprocessedfilm:

• Don’tplacesingle-usecamerasorunprocessedfilminanyluggageorbaggagethatwill be checked. This includes cameras that still havefilminthem.

• Ifanattendantorsecuritypersonnelinforms you that your carry-on baggage must be stowed with the checked luggage or go through a second scan, you should remove your unprocessedfilm.

• Haveyourexposedfilmprocessedlocallybefore passing through airport security on your return trip.

• Ifyou’regoingtobetravelingthroughmultipleX-rayexamination(morethan5times),request a hand search of your carry-on baggage. FAA regulations in the US allow for a hand search ofphotographicfilmandequipmentifrequested.However, non-US airports may not honor this request.

• Ifyou’reaskedtostepasideforamorethorough search of your carry-on baggage, you shouldbeadvisedthatfilmcouldbeharmedandyou should take it out of your luggage.

Lead-lined bags, available from photo retailers, willweakenthex-radiationonfilmandreducepotential damage. However, the effectiveness of any particular lead bag depends on the intensity and electric potential of the X-ray generator, the

lead’sthickness,andthefilmspeed.Ifyouusea lead bag, check with the manufacturer for the effectiveness of their products with airport X-ray devices. A lead bag on the scanner screen may trigger the inspection process. In a typical airport surveillance situation, the baggage may be pulled aside for additional inspection.

Safety/Security: Always carry the hotel card with the name written in Chinese and the program itinerary with you. The former will assist taxi drivers and others in getting you to the right place and the latter will insure that you know how to catch up with the group if you should become separated from it. Travelers’ checks, debit and credit cards should be kept with you at all times and not left in the hotel, even if in a locked suitcase. The same applies to airline tickets, passports, and other valuables. It is wise to keep a copy of your passport in a secure placeinyourluggage.Ourhotelswillprobablyhave safe deposit boxes either in the rooms or at the reception area. Keep the number, date and place of issuance of your passport and travelers checks separate from the documents. It is recommended that you leave good jewelry at home.

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The Center can’t guarantee your safety while traveling but College Board, Hanban, and

the Center are very conscious of participant safety in planning and during the exchange.

Among the many precautions program planners take are the following:

• Checkingperiodicallywiththeinternationalcounterpart planning the program on local safety issues

• MonitoringStateDepartmentadvisoriesandwarnings

• ContactingStateDepartmentCountryDeskorUSConsulate or Embassy in country when conditions seem questionable

• ProvidingyouwithEmergencyContactInformation

Although there are certain inherent risks in international travel, there are things that you

can do to help insure your own safety and that of the group when traveling abroad:

• TheStateDepartmentpublication,A Safe Trip Abroad contains some valuable suggestions.

In addition, the Center recommends the following actions by participants found on the following pages.

Safety and Health Tips

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BEHAVIOR• AvoidpublicplaceswhereU.S.Americans

are known to congregate, for example, Hard RockCafé,AmericanExpressoffices,etc.

• Don’tdrawattentiontoyourselforthegroup by talking loudly in public. U.S. Americans in their enthusiasm for their new experiences can seem unintentionally obnoxious to others.

• Ifyoubecomeawareofadangeroussituation or a possible health hazard, contact the group leader immediately.

• Respectthecustomsandobeythelawsofthe host country.

• Beonyourbestbehavior.Forexample,avoid arguments over a restaurant tab, which would call attention to you.

• Watchoutforeachother!

• Becarefulwhoandwhatyouphotograph.Always ask permission before taking pictures.

• Bewareofpickpockets.Carrypursessecurely tucked under your arm. Carry valuables such as passports and tickets in an internal pocket or under your clothing or leave them in the hotel lock box.

• Bealerttoyoursurroundingsandthosearound you.

• Keepawayfrompoliticalandotherdemonstrations.

TRAVEL AND GETTING AROUND• Avoid unregulated modes of

transportation.

• CarrytheEmergencyContactListandthe itinerary with you at all times. Also have your hotel or host address written out in the host language for easy reference by host nationals, taxi drivers, etc. It helps to carry a hotel business card or brochure as well.

• Staywiththegroup.Ifyoumustleavethe group, inform the leader or a group member ofyourwhereabouts.Yourgroupmightwanttodevelop a buddy system to help insure the safety of all.

• Bealertinairports.Watchandreportany unattended luggage. Don’t leave yours unattended! Don’t agree to watch a stranger’s bag.

• Makecopiesofthepicturepageofyourpassport and any other important documents youcarrywithyou(i.e.,visas,greencard).Givea copy to the Center, leave a copy at home and carry a copy with you.

• Don’tgoanywherewithastranger,nomatter how lovely they may seem.

• Travellight.Itwillsimplifycheckinatairports but it will also make you more mobile in the event that you have to move quickly in an emergency.

• Walkonlyinwell-lighted,populatedareas.

• Travelwithacompanionwheneverpossible. Familiarize yourself with the public transportation system to avoid appearing like a vulnerable tourist. Travel in daylight hours if you must travel alone.

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DRESS• Dresstoblendinwiththelocalculture

so as to avoid calling attention to yourself asaU.S.American.AvoidAmericanflags,university paraphernalia, tennis shoes, baseball caps, and other clothing that marks you as an American.

• Leavejewelryathome,especiallyyourRolexandotherflashyitems!

FINANCES• Bediscreetwhenpayingforsomething.

(Althoughitmayseemlikeplaymoneytoyou,itisn’ttothehostnationals!).

• BecautiouswhenwithdrawingfundsfromATM’s again being conscious of people around you.

• Haveanemergencyfinancialplan.Forexample, have a credit card which can be used in the event of unexpected expenses.

• CarryyourHTHhealthinsurancecardwith you at all times.

• BecomefamiliarwiththeHTHhealthinsurance policy, which is covered by the Center.

• Considerpurchasingindividualcancellation insurance, which is not covered by the program fee.

HEALTH• Duringlonginternationalflights,walk

around the plane frequently to keep your circulation going and help avoid blood clots. Flex legs, feet and ankles in the seat. Drink lots of water and avoid dehydration by limiting alcohol and caffeine intake. Elastic support stockings may help reduce the danger of bloodclots(JoeandTerryGraedon,NewsandObserver,Oct.7,2001).

• Consideryourownhealthsituationandconsult with your physician before traveling.

• Carrymedicinesinprescriptionbottleswith you in carry on luggage. Bring a copy of theprescription(s)orletterfromyourhealth-careprovideronofficestationaryexplainingthat the medication has been prescribed for you.

• Takeextrapairsofcontactsorprescription lenses.

• The tap water in China is not drinkable. Drink only bottled or boiled water and avoid ice. Use boiled or bottled water for brushing teeth also. Chinese people also do not drink water straight from the tap; if you are offered water it is likely that is either bottled or boiled.

• Do not buy foods on the streets. Exceptions are food that you see being cooked and served hot on clean or disposable plates and commercially packaged foods.

Check Out the Following Websites for Additional Safety

& Health TipsAmerican Citizen Services

A Safe Trip Abroad

USDepartmentofStateTravelWarnings

Health Information for Travelers

DeepVeinThrombosis

Traveler’s Diarrhea

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Passport

PassportHolder(waistpackorneckstrap)for carrying key documents securely.

Printedinformationaboutflights

Debit/CreditCard(Note:ATMsarewidelyavailable, be sure to let your bank know prior to leaving for the trip that you will be in China, so as toavoidredflags)

CellPhone(checkwithyourserviceprovidertoseeiftheyhaveaplanforChina)

Watch/TravelAlarmClock(especiallyifyou are not bringing your cell phone, in order to stayontimeformeetingsanddepartures)

Lightweight Flashlight

Medical/healthsupplies,including:band-aids,OTCdiarrheamedication,Tylenol/Aspirinand etc. as you believe you might need

Medications in their prescription containers fortheentiretrip/copyofprescriptions

Wash-and-drytowelettesorhandsanitizer

Insurancecardandclaimform(willbedistributedatairportoruponarrivalinBeijing)

Umbrella(canbeboughtcheaplyinChina,ifnecessary)

Semi-Formal clothing for banquets and meetings

Business casual clothes for site visits; casual dress for sightseeing and free time

Raincoat or jacket

1 pair of comfortable business shoes

1 pair of comfortable walking shoes

Cosmetics

Extra pair of glasses or contact lens, and a copy of your lens prescription

Copyofthefirstpageofyourpassportstored separately from your passport

Transformer/adapterifyouwanttouseelectrical devices

Toilet paper or tissues for use in public toilets(besuretohavethisinyourpurseoronyouwhenoutsideofthehotel)

Camera/memorycard

Journal for keeping notes and observations.

Weather in Beijing and in Jiangsu Province in November will range from approximately 30-60 degrees Farhenheit. Please plan to dress accordingly.

Packing Checklist

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Clothes: Business casual clothing will be appropriate formeetingswithgovernmentofficialsandsitevisits.Semi-casualdresswillbefinefordayswhenwearesightseeing and traveling. Temperatures will likely range fromahighof50°F(high)to30°F(low).InJiangsuProvince it may be a little warmer. Plan to layer clothing since weather can be changeable and unpredictable. Check out the Beijing and Shanghai(closetoJiangsu)weather pages to stay up-to-date on weather conditions.Take clothes which are wrinkle resistant, hand washable, darkercolors(tohidedirt),quickdrying,interchangeable.Also, don’t worry about wearing the same clothes several times.Otherswillbedoingthesamething!

Luggage: Travellight!Youwillbehandlingyourownluggage,ofteninverycrowdedcircumstances.Weaskthat you limit your luggage to one checked bag of no morethan20kg(44pounds)andonecarry-onbagofnomorethan5kg(11pounds).Indeed,ifyouwalkaroundtheblockyouwillfindthat44poundsisfartooheavytomanageindifficultcircumstancesyouwilloccasionallyencounter. Although United Airlines and Air China do permit two checked bags of 50 pounds each not to exceed maximumlineardimensionsofallbags:62inches/158cm(length+width+height)each,internalChineseairlineswhichwillbeusedfortheflightfromBeijingtoJiangsuProvincegenerallyacceptonlyonecheckedbagof44pounds and one carry-on of 11 pounds.

The following websites will give you more information about potential luggage fees and restrictions:

United Airlines (participantsflyingthroughChicago)

Air China(participantsflyingthroughJFK)

RememberthatforthedomesticportionofyourflighttoChicago or JFK, only international baggage fees should be applied. Airlines sometimes make a mistake, charging fordomesticflightsandtheninternationalflights.Besureto let agents know that you are checking bags all the way through to China. Note that in past years, we have had the option of securely storing some luggage in Beijing during the Jiangsu portion of our itinerary. Passport: Make a copy of the picture

page and visa page and keep it separate from your passport. Leave another copy ofyourpassport(pictureandvisapage)at home, or scan and save it in your email.

Don’t carry valuables while traveling: Youwantto avoid expensive jewelry and other such item which would attract the attention of pickpockets.

Carry on baggage: It is recommended that you include all medications in their prescription containers and at least a change of underwear in your carry on luggage since it is not unusual to have bags arrive later than you do!

Regarding new TSA security requirementsforflights,liquids,gelsand/oraerosolsarepermittedthroughsecuritycheckpoints.Itemsmustfitinone clear, re-sealable quart or liter-sized plasticbag,incontainersof3.4oz/100mlorless.(Pleasenote:TheTSA'sexactmeasurements are stated above. But for ease of memory please follow the 3-11 rule: 3 ounce bottle or less, 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag, 1 bag per passengerplacedinscreeningbin.)ClickHERE to learn more about the 3-1-1 rule.

Plastic bags must be completely sealed and will be x-rayed at the security checkpoint separately.

The following items are allowed, but mustbepresentedtoofficialsatsecuritycheckpoints if they are not contained in clear plastic bags or are of greater volumethan3.4oz/100ml.

• Medications(liquid,geloraerosol)

• Liquids, juices or gels for diabetic passengers who indicate a need for such items to address their medical condition.(Aletterfromyourphysicianisnotnecessary).

Packing Tips

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HTH Worldwide NumbersWhile you are abroad:

• +0-610-254-8771 (collect calls accepted)

Within the US:

• 1-800-257-4823

• 1-800-101-0061

HTH Worldwide Corporate Office

• 866-281-1668

Center for International Understanding

• 919-420-1360

In all calls to HTH Worldwide Insurance Service, please refer to the patient name and the University of North Carolina group plan underwritten by UniCare Life and Health Insurance Policy, Policy Number U-1052-A-06, which covers participants in NC Center for International Understanding programs as well as UNC system students studying abroad.

The participant program fee covers international health insurance through HTH WorldwideInsuranceServices.Thispolicyisvalid while abroad, beginning at 12:01 am on the departure date and ending at 11:59 PM on the return date. This policy covers health only. Participants are advised to seriously consider purchasing lost baggage and trip cancellation insurance, since the Center and its program partners are not responsible for the cost of missedflightsforillnessorotherreasons.Participants wishing to remain abroad past the scheduled return date may contact their exchange coordinator at The Center for InternationalUnderstanding(CIU),iftheywishto extend their insurance coverage.

ThePlanfeaturesHTHWorldwide’sGlobalHealth and Safety Services- online tools and toll-free assistance to help members manage theirhealthandsafetyrisks,fromfindingtheright doctor to receiving real-time alerts and advice on health and security threats.

ON THE NEXT PAGE ARE SOME SUGGESTED PROCEDURES FOR

VARIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES

Participant Health Insurance

While Abroad

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IF PARTICIPANT KNOWS WHAT DOCTOR OR HOSPITAL TO VISIT:

He/shemaygodirectlytotheserviceproviderandpresent the insurance card as proof of coverage. Many service providers will require that the participant pay for all or part of the services but some may agree to bill HTH directly. If required to pay, the participant should have the doctor sign the claim form andprovideareceipt.He/shecanlatersubmittheclaimformtoHTHWorldwidealongwithreceipts.All participants will receive a claim form with their insurance cards.

If the service provider is willing to accept the policy as coverage but wants to coordinate payment or wants proof of coverage other than the insurance card, theserviceprovidershouldcallHTHWorldwideandidentify the participant as a member of the University ofNorthCarolinagroupplantoconfirmcoverage.(CollectcallsfromoutsidetheUSareaccepted).

IF PARTICIPANT NEEDS HELP FINDING A DOCTOR:

AsktheCenterprogramcoordinatororlocalcontactpersonforsuggestions.Ifhe/shecannothelp,you may consult the HTH website which lists doctors in various cities, about 90% of whom have agreed to accept HTH coverage without requiring participants to pay directly. Directions for signing- inrelatetostudentsbutCenterparticipantsmayalsouseit.Todoso,clickon“signin”andfillinyoure-mailaddress.Tocreateapassword,click“No,I’msigningupforthefirsttime.”Thenfillinthecertificatenumberfromyourinsurancecardandyourname.Leavethe“graduationdate”blank.Afteryou accept the agreement, create your password, which must include both numbers and letters.

Ifyoustillneedassistancefindingaserviceprovider,callHTHWorldwideat+0-610-254-8771directly for referrals to doctors or hospitals. The numbers for HTH are on the back of the medical insurance card. Referrals to medical facilities are not intended as payment guarantees but are to direct participants to quality medical services, Thus the participant may still have to pay part or all expenses and request reimbursement later.

IF PARTICIPANT NEEDS MEDICAL EVACUATION:

If a covered person sustains an injury or illness and adequate medical facilities are not available, contact HTH for a medical evacuation to the nearest hospital, appropriate medical facility or back to the covered person’s home country or country of regular domicile. Medical evacuation requireswrittencertificationbytheattending physician that the evacuation is medically necessary and must be approved inadvancebyHTHWorldwide.Thepolicycovers medically necessary evacuation expenses up to $100,000. Prior approval by HTHWorldwideisrequired.

FOR REPATRIATION SERVICES: If acoveredpersondies,HTHWorldwidewillarrange for the repatriation of the covered person’s body to his or her home country or country of regular domicile. The policy covers necessary expenses up to $25,000. It does not include the transportation of anyone accompanying the body or visitation or funeral expenses. Expenses for repatriation require prior approval by HTH Worldwide.

ALL MEDICAL EVACUATIONS AND REPATRIATIONS ARE SUBJECT

TO THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF HTH WORLDWIDE INSURANCE SERVICES.

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China Web Resources

The following page contains web resources that will help you gain more

insight into the history, culture, and

key issues facing China. Just click

on the hyperlink to access a particular

resource.

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Culture & Language

China Culture

ConfuciusInstituteOnline

BBC’s Mandarin Chinese Language Page

National Geographic Guide on China

WhyChineseisSoDamnHard

Education/SocialIssuesMinistry of Education in China

Info about Chinese Education

Hanban’sWebsite

In China, Looking for Mr. Right

China’s Aging Population

China’sOne-ChildPolicy

Google and China

TechnologyTimeline of Chinese Inventions

China ‘to overtake US on science’ in two years

China’s Investments in Clean Technology

(FullVersionofPew’s2010CleanEnergyReport)*

China Smart City Project

History/OverviewBackground Note: China

ChinaCountrySpecificInformation

Timeline of Chinese History & Dynasties

CIAWorldFactbookChina

AsiaSocietyProfileonChina

China History Forum

News Media Resources on China

ABCWorldNewsinChina

BBC’sChinaCountryProfile

NewYorkTimes’sChinaPage

PBS’s China from the Inside

TIME Magazine’s page on China

China Daily US Edition

EconomyMinistry of Commerce in China

YoutubeVideoonChina’sEconomicForecast in 2011

China Economy

ChinaMakes;theWorldTakes

The Chinese Century

China’s Pollution ‘threatens growth’

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Books Asia Society, Learning in a Global Age:

Knowledge and Skills for a Flat World. 2007. Authored by Ted Fiske, this is a report on the Asia-PacificForumonEducationwhichbroughttogether Asian and American education leaders to assess the challenges of globalization for education.

Britton, Edward, et al, Comprehensive Teacher Induction: Systems for early Career Learning, “Entering a Culture of Teaching: Teacher Induction in Shanghai.” Dordrecht, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2003, pp. 20-82. As part of a study of international best practices in teacher education, this chapter focuses on the induction of math and science teachers and on collaborative lesson planning in Shanghai.

Becker, Jasper, Dragon Rising. National Geographic.2006.ThisbooklooksatChina’stransformation as a global power.

DK Publishing: China Eyewitness Travel Guide. 2005. This travel guide provides a detailed overview of various places in China.

China Video and Book Resources

Videos The work of several Chinese directors have

been internationally acclaimed. The following are somefilms,whichshouldbeavailableatmostcommercial outlets:

Chen Kaige: Yellow Earth, Farewell My Concubine

ZhangYimou:

• Red Sorghum• Ju Dou• Raise the Red Lantern• TheStoryofQiuJu,NotOneLess

Discovery Channel: China Rises. A four

part documentary that provides insight into topics such as China’s economy, food, the city of Shanghai, and its preparations for the 2008 SummerOlympics.

The Science Channel: What the Ancients Knew: The Chinese. Thisvideoprofileshowancient Chinese technologists used gunpowder, porcelain, the cast iron plow, kites, the magnetic compass, moveable type, the blast furnace, the multistage rocket and more.

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Books (Continued) Becker, Jasper. The Chinese. Oxford

University Press. USA 2002. This book explores the impact that years of economic reform have had on various segments of the Chinese population.

Donald, Stephanie Hemelryk and Robert Benewick. The State of China Atlas: Mapping the World's Fastest Growing Economy. Berkeley, University of California Press, 2005.

Dornan, John, Learning from China. Center for International Understanding and Public School Forum, 2004.Findingsfromastudyof Chinese education by a delegation of NC legislators and other education leaders.

Chang, Jung, Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China.NewYork:SimonandSchuster, 1991. This remarkable true story of a grandmother, daughter, and granddaughter as told by the latter provides an intriguing and gripping window into Chinese society from 1900 to 1980. It is well-told and gives the momentous events of the twentieth century a human dimension.

Fallows, James, Postcards from Tomorrow Square: Reports from China. NewYork:VintageBooks,2009.Thisbookis comprised of twelve essays that discuss important issues ranging from environmental pollution to Chinese reality shows.

Fishman, Ted C., China, Inc.: How the Rise of the Next Superpower Challenges America and the World.NewYork:Scribner,2005.This book discusses why American corporations are eager to do business in China.

Hu,Wenzhong,andCorneliusL.Grove, Encountering the Chinese: A Guide for Americans (SecondEdition).Maine:Intercultural Press, 1999. A cross-cultural analysis of Chinese culture with insights into how to interact successfully with Chinese people

Jensen, Lionel M., and Timothy B. Weston,China’s Transformations: The Stories Beyond the Headlines. Lanham: Rowman & LittlefieldPub.,Inc.,2006.ThisbookattemptstoshowChinafromaviewpointthatfewWesternershave seen.

Shirk, Susan, China: Fragile Superpower: How China’s Internal Politics Could Derail its Peaceful Rise. 2008. This book provides insight into the mind of Chinese leaders.

Sinclair,Kevin,andIrisWongPo-Yee,Culture Shock! China. 2007. A readable overview of Chinese history, culture, customs, philosophy, and mores including suggestions for Americans on how to communicate effectively with Chinese people. It offers relevant, practical information with the real life insights and cultural know how that can make the difference between business success and failure.

Stevenson, Harold, The Learning Gap. NewYork:SimonandSchuster,1994.Basedon a study of select schools in China, Taiwan, Japan and the US over several years, this book compares behavior and performance of students and teachers. Although seventeen years old, it provides guidance on what to watch for in Chinese school visits.

Terrell, Ross, The New Chinese Empire. Cambridge, MA: Basic Books, 2003. This book provides an understanding of the fundamental features of the Chinese party-state.

Wasserstrom,Jeffrey:China in the 21st Century: What Everyone Needs to Know . 2010. This book provides a overview of key elements of Chinese history.

Winchester,Simon:The Man Who Loved China. 2008. This book is about a scientist named Joseph Needham, who traveled to China and unlocked the technological secrets of the Chinese people.

YuHua,To Live: A Novel. Anchor Books, 1993, 2003. The story of a Chinese peasant and the struggles he faces during the Chinese Civil WarandCulturalRevolution.

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