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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the
dates of the flight plan?
• Depart July 28, 2010 and return home August 8, 2010 for participants taking only the Cultural Tour, with no classes.
• Depart July 28, 2010 and return home August 14, 2010 for participants taking the Cultural Tour and one week of classes.
• Depart July 28, 2010 and return home August 21, 2010 for participants taking the Cultural Tour and two weeks of classes.
• Depart July 28, 2010 and return home August 28, 2010 for participants taking the Cultural Tour and three weeks of classes.
• Depart July 28, 2010 and return home September 4, 2010 for participants taking the Cultural Tour and four weeks of classes.
2. Do I need a visa or passport to get into China?
Yes you will need both a visa and a passport for the trip. We will apply for
our visas as a group on March 15, 2010. Each person needs to acquire their own
passport before March 15 and give it to the AIAM China Study Tour Coordinator.
Passports must be valid until at least September 2010 and have at least 2 empty pages.
3. How will getting around in China be? Can I manage without knowing
any local dialect?
We will be traveling as a group during the tours, sometimes on buses and
other times on trains or airplanes. Each tour description lists the modes of
transportation. We will have English- speaking interpreters with us during
tours.
4. How about local transportation, if I want to go exploring the
city?
Taxis are very affordable in Beijing. We can help arrange or advise on
transportation in the other cities we visit.
5. What kinds of accommodations will we have while in Beijing and the
other places we visit?
All rooms will be double rooms (one room with two twin beds) with bathrooms
and air-conditioning. We have made arrangements at a local hotel in Beijing
near the hospital. Even though we have not yet arranged specific hotels in
the other cities, the rooms should be comparative. Bed linens, towels, and toiletries are
provided. Breakfast is included.
6. What will the weather most likely be like while we are in the
places that we are visiting in China?
The average high and low temperatures during August is 86/64 and September is
87/71, with average monthly precipitation at 2.8 and 6.9 inches respectively.
7. How expensive is China? Will I have a lot of out-of-pocket
expenses?
It depends on your tastes and how much you like to shop. We usually suggest a
budget of around 50 dollars a week for food, plus whatever shopping you plan
on doing. Many meals are included while on the tours, so review their
descriptions when making your budget.
8. Are all of the meals covered in the cost of the programs and
tours?
Many meals are covered (see each tour segment’s description). Exceptions are
mainly during “free-time” . There is a huge variety of places to eat in
China, all featuring fresh, local ingredients and regional specialties. There are also American
fast food chains.
9. Do you have any suggestions for what to pack for the trip? Are
there any luggage limitations either domestically within China or
internationally?
• 75 pounds is the international luggage limit, and 44 pounds domestically.
Additional weight is subject to a surcharge.
• A travel money belt large enough to carry your passport and currency would
be convenient for you.
• Bottled water, snacks and beverages are very easy and inexpensive to
purchase anywhere in China. You do not need to bring a water filter.
• There is nothing special you need to pack for the trip.
10. Should I convert some money to Chinese currency before I leave
home?
• No. Convert your cash or travelers checks in the Beijing airport at one of
two banks that are open 24 hours a day for money changing. This is the first thing we will do after arriving in Beijing.
11. I will take classes during the trip. Does financial aid cover
this?
• Yes. If you would rather budget monthly for this trip, contact Mary Kay Whitney, AIAM Finance Manager, about setting up a monthly payment plan that
has your payment fully paid by July 14, 2010. This is for your convenience
in budgeting and is not a requirement. Contact Mary Kay at mkwhitney@aiam.edu.
12. What is the schedule for payments?
• Down payment of $100 is due February 15, 2010. 2nd payment of
$500 is due March 15, 2010. 3rd payment of $1,000 is due May 15, 2010. Payment in full is due July 14, 2010.
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