Workshop 4: Engaging Our Students
Pacific Rim Summer School in Global Distributed Software Development and Computer ScienceJuly 18—30, 2010 - Beijing, China
Table of Contents
- Passport and Visa
- Plane Tickets
- Health Insurance
- Pre-departure Information
- Pre-summer school Reading Material
- Beijing Arrival Information
If you have questions, contact Ginnie Lo
** Please check back regularly for new information. **
Passport and Visa
If you do not have a passport with 6 months remaining validity and at least one blank page, you will need to order a new passport (rush service recommended).
Next you should apply for a TOURIST VISA to visit China. You must use a visa broker.
Students from the U.S.: We recommend www.mychinavisa.com and www.citsusa.com.
Students from Canada: talk to your faculty advisor.
Information for the visa form:
- please see the sample visa application.
- When you fill out your form, use CAPITAL LETTERS.
- Item 1.14: Check off Teacher or Student
- Item 2.1: Check off only the Tourism box. Do not check off Study (this is intended for students who will do long term study in China).
- Item 2.2: Check off Single Entry Valid for 3 months (unless you have additional plans for travel to China)
- Item 2.4: List less than 30 days for your visit. If you plan to stay for more than 30 days, please consult with us.
- Item 2.5: If you are not sure where you will travel yet, you can just list Beijing.
- Item 2.6: Up to you.
- Item 4.7 - 4.10: Write N/A
- Bottom: be sure to sign and date at the red arrow
Warning: read the instructions on the broker website carefully, send passport, application, and payment by Federal Express or post office with tracking.
Plane Tickets
You should purchase your plane ticket on your own. You will receive a $400 USD stipend check upon arrival in Beijing.
The current Expedia fares for July travel roundtrip are listed below.
- EUG to PEK--$1573 (roundtrip)
- PDX to PEK--$1128 (roundtrip)
- SEA to PEK--$967 (round trip)
- YVR to PEK--$1094 (roundtrip)
Beware of ticket deals that are much lower than these fares, as we have come across a few that appear to be unreliable. Prices are likely to increase as the summer season approaches.
If you plan to travel in China or Asia before and after the summer school, be aware that orientation takes place Sunday July 18 10 AM and the farewell banquet is scheduled for Thursday evening July 29. Housing is provided from July 17 checkin through July 30 checkout. If you are looking for travel buddies, get to know the other summer school students through the CPATHi18n Summer School 2010 Facebook community (see below).
Health Insurance
coming May 1
We have created the CPATH Summer School 2010 Facebook for students and faculty participating in this year's summer school. You can use it for getting to know each other, planning travel around China before or after the summer school, etc. Membership is by invitation only.
Summer School Housing and Roommate Requests
Faculty and students will live at the Peking University Shaoyuan Guesthouse on campus.
You will be asked for roommate preference about May 15.
Pre-departure Information
coming May 15
Pre-summer school Reading Material
coming June 1
Beijing Arrival Information
- coming June 15...
- Who will meet you at the Beijing Capital Airport
- How to get from the Airport to Peking University, Shaoyuan Guesthouse
