Resources for Penn State Students
Information on Peking University, life in Beijing, practical details on visas and health insurance, and language resources for Penn State students traveling to Peking University
- Peking University Information
- An overview of Peking University's history, campus highlights and map, and basic housing information
- Life in Beijing
- Information about the city, population, weather, and people
- Public Transportation
- Details about taxi, subway, and bus options for getting around Beijing
- Beijing Tourist Sites
- Overview of site visits organized as part of the course, as well as a few suggestions for self-guided tours around Beijing
- Chinese Culture, Tradition, and Customs
- Basic information on Chinese culture and food, along with helpful links for more information
- Pre-Departure Checklist
- An overview of things to do in preparation for your travel to China, as well as a few suggestions on items to bring with you:
- Basic Mandarin Language Training
- Learn basic Mandarin Chinese words and phrases to make the most of your experience in Beijing
- Financial Support
- Links to various possible funding sources for student participants
