1.Can I receive insurance coverage if I go to a private hospital for treatment?
No. The medical institutions covered by the health insurance for international students are limited to public hospitals within mainland China.
2.I have already purchased other insurance in my home country, do I still need to buy this one?
Purchase insurance for international students coming to China, Purchase Guide:https://global.scu.edu.cn/oso/article/index/1126.
3.Is it necessary to purchase insurance for the exchange program?
Yes, it is required. For details on purchasing insurance, please visit: https://global.scu.edu.cn/oso/article/index/1126.
4.Does the school provide accommodation? Can students live off - campus?
The school provides accommodation. Students can decide for themselves whether to live on - campus or off - campus.
5.Do exchange students need to apply for on-campus accommodation separately?
No, the program coordinator will assist exchange students with the reservation.
6.What safety precautions should I take during my stay?
Anti - theft: Always lock doors and windows when leaving your room. Store valuables separately and lock them. Do not bring strangers into your dormitory casually.
Fire prevention: It is strictly prohibited to use non - approved electrical appliances such as electric blankets and heaters. Turn off all power supplies when leaving. Do not bring electric vehicle batteries indoors for charging. Familiarize yourself with the fire escape routes.
Property safety: Change the passwords of your bank cards and mobile phones regularly. Do not disclose your ID number, bank account information, etc. casually. Be vigilant against strange phone calls and text messages.
7.What are the aspects that require special attention in China's traffic rules?
In China, traffic keeps to the right, and the driver's seat of a motor vehicle is on the left. Pedestrians should walk on the sidewalk. Electric bicycles and tricycles need to be registered before they can be driven on the road. When taking public transportation, the rule for buses is "boarding at the front door and alighting at the back door". Loud noise and eating are prohibited in the subway. It is recommended to check the detailed regulations on the official website of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China.
8.How can I make convenient payments in China? Can I use foreign bank cards?
The mainstream payment methods in China are mobile payments. WeChat Pay and Alipay are the two most commonly used platforms. International students can apply for a debit card at a Chinese bank (such as the Bank of China or the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China) with their passports. After binding the bank card and activating the mobile payment function, they can make QR - code payments at most places such as shopping malls, restaurants, and convenience stores. Foreign bank cards (such as Visa and MasterCard) can be used in some large hotels and duty - free shops at international airports. However, they are less supported in daily small - value consumption scenarios and may incur cross - border handling fees. It is recommended to give priority to using domestic mobile payments or debit cards.
9.What should I do in case of a lost bank card or card fraud?
First, call the bank's customer service hotline immediately to report the loss (for example, 95566 for the Bank of China and 95588 for the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China). Provide your identity information and account details to prevent further loss of funds. Within 24 hours, go to the bank branch where you opened the account with your passport and residence permit to complete the formal loss - reporting procedures. Some banks support online re - issuance of physical cards. The new card will usually be mailed to the reserved address within 7 working days. If card fraud occurs, keep screenshots of transaction records and loss - reporting certificates. Submit a fraud complaint to the bank. You can also report the case to 110 to obtain a police report receipt as supplementary proof for the complaint. After getting a new card, update the information of your bound mobile payment and various direct - debit services in a timely manner.
10.How do I apply for a mobile phone card and an internet package? What are the precautions?
You need to apply for a mobile phone card at the offline business halls of China Mobile, China Unicom, or China Telecom with your passport. When applying, you can choose a package according to your needs. Common packages include domestic call minutes and data (domestic general data and directional data). The monthly cost is usually between 50 and 100 yuan. Precautions: Real - name registration is required when applying. Make sure to confirm the validity period of the package and whether it includes the international roaming function (you can activate it if you need to make cross - border calls with your family). When terminating the service, you need to go to the business hall with your ID card (if available) or passport to avoid affecting your personal credit record due to arrears.
11.Can International students work/part-time/internship?
After international students have continuously studied at the school for one year without any record of misconduct, with satisfactory academic performance and attendance, they may engage in work-study activities with the approval of the college and the International Student Management Office. The work must be related to their field of study and must not involve any toxic, harmful, or dangerous activities. The workplace must be within the main urban area of Chengdu, the weekly working hours must not exceed eight hours, and work-study insurance must be purchased. If the college arranges on-campus or off-campus internships, students must follow the college's arrangements.
12.Will the school arrange airport pick-up when I arrive in Chengdu?
Our school does not provide airport pick-up. Students are requested to follow the guidelines to reach the school on their own. The taxi, E-hailing car or metro are available. If you choose to take a taxi, please select a legally operating one.