Clothes
◆ Because there is air conditioning indoors, in public places and on buses in four seasons, there are few outdoor activities, so the clothes you bring are mainly in spring and autumn. Bring more shirts or pullovers, and coats in spring and autumn. At least 7 sets of underwear, underwear, socks, etc. for daily replacement.
◆ The highest temperature in summer is not higher than 3 degrees, and at least 7 short-sleeved T-shirts should be brought for daily washing.
The winter climate is cold, the outdoor temperature is below zero degrees Celsius, and there are heating facilities in public places, vehicles and houses in Canada, so you only need to wear light clothes to keep warm, waterproof and wind-proof. In short, the main principle of keeping out the cold in Canada is that the outermost clothes must be the warmest and worn at multiple levels to facilitate putting on and taking off at any time. Sweaters can be thin and thick, a pair of trousers and a long down jacket.
◆ If you stay in the snow, it is more important to keep your feet and head warm, because the heat of the human body often loses quickly from these parts. It is a wise choice to wear rubber-soled leather boots with cotton socks that can block out the cold, and a pair of winter snow shoes, an ear-covering hat and a pair of gloves are even more essential.
food
◆ Because Canada is dominated by western food, bread, hamburgers and sandwiches are the staple foods of students.
◆ If students live in a host family, the host will prepare breakfast and dinner, and students need to bring their own Chinese food to school the night before the next day.
◆ If you are not used to western food, students can make their own Chinese food by using the cookers of their host families.
◆ If students live in the dormitory of the school, they can eat in the school canteen.
living
◆ homestay
(1) The bathroom and kitchen are the two places that westerners pay most attention to. After using the shower, toilet or kitchen, be sure to clean it before leaving.
(2) Students should not use the host family's phone to surf the Internet or make international calls. You need to apply for a separate telephone line to surf the internet, and you need a calling card for international calls.
(3) if there is any problem with the host family, students can directly negotiate with the host family through the staff of the international department of the college or university.
◆ school dormitory
(1) the dormitory on campus provides each student with a separate bedroom.
(2) Respect the living habits and personal privacy of other students in the dormitory.
(3) observe the rules and regulations of the school dormitory.
(4) Students can use the public facilities in the dormitory.
◆ Private apartment
All students over the age of 18 are responsible for any behavior.
◆ Daily necessities
(1) Because there is little difference in the prices of daily necessities between Canada and China, you can buy your daily necessities directly in Canada.
(2) Up to 2 notebooks, one pen and one English dictionary, one small one, quick translation, etc.
(3) Host families usually provide basic bedding (including quilts and pillows). Dormitories and off-campus rented houses should bring all their own bedding. It is recommended to bring at least one set of sheets, quilts, pillow covers, towel quilts, large bath towels, face towels, etc.
(4) at least one set of personal articles such as shampoo, soap, emollient, toothbrush, toothpaste and slippers.
(5) Boys, please bring a razor.
◆ Electrical appliances
(1) Since the voltage in Canada is 11 volts, it is best to carry electrical appliances with the same voltage, such as laptops.
(2) If the price of electrical appliances exceeds 6 Canadian dollars, you need to declare them, such as computers you carry with you.
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◆ Luggage
(1) You can take up to two large suitcases, each weighing no more than 23kg.
(2) A carry-on backpack can hold some carry-on and emergency items.
◆ Cash
(1) You can take up to five thousand dollars in cash out of the country, and you must carry it with you. Never put it in the checked suitcase.
(2) The balance planned to be taken out of the country can be taken with you in the form of US dollar draft drawn by the bank.
◆ Documents required to enter the customs of Canada airport
(1) Original passport and visa.
(2) Canadian customs entry form (filled in on the plane).
(3) The original letter of admission to a Canadian school.
(4) original school receipts and remittance vouchers.
(5) the original notarial certificate with the highest education.
[6] the original transcript of the highest education.
once, the original report card of TOEFL or other English exams.
◆ First trip
(1) Exit formalities in China: purchase the construction fee of China Airport in 9 yuan RMB → handle the boarding card and check the luggage → fill out the exit card → handle the exit formalities at the border inspection office (provide passport, visa and exit card) → board the plane.
(2) Entry formalities in Canada: fill in the entry card of Canada before the plane arrives (completed on the plane) → adjust your watch after disembarking → go through the entry formalities (provide passport, visa, entry card, admission notice, etc.) → Immigration Bureau receives your visa for overseas students → pick up your checked baggage → hand in the exit card on the first floor and go to the second floor → confirm the boarding gate of the connecting flight and check your baggage again → purchase airport construction fees in Canada → board the plane.
note: if the baggage is lost, you must go through the formalities of reporting the loss at the relevant information desk in the airport. And pay attention to accurately fill in the student's name, school address and host family phone number so that the airport can contact the students at any time.
(3) Others: go through the exchange procedures for a small amount of petty Canadian dollars (less than 1, Canadian dollars) at the bank or foreign currency exchange shop in the airport. In particular, a quarter can be used to contact the Canadian office → buy a TELUS phone card, call parents to report safety, and inform the host family to adjust the pick-up time if the flight changes → find the next boarding gate.
◆ Daily travel
(1) Taxi: confirm the local taxi calling number with the school.
(2) Bus: confirm the bus route and arrival schedule with the school for the first time (there is a timetable for distribution on the bus). The bus fare is 1-2 Canadian dollars each time, and the monthly bus ticket is 5-7 Canadian dollars.
◆ Daily travel
(1) Taxi: confirm the local taxi calling number with the school.
(2) Bus: confirm the bus route and arrival schedule with the school for the first time (there is a timetable for distribution on the bus). The bus fare is 1-2 Canadian dollars each time, and the monthly bus ticket is 5-7 Canadian dollars. Other
◆ calling cards: there are 1 Canadian dollar, 2 Canadian dollars, 5 Canadian dollars, 1 Canadian dollars, 2 Canadian dollars, 5 Canadian dollars and 1 Canadian dollars respectively.
currency:
(1) denomination of paper money: 5, 1, 2, 5, 1 Canadian dollars.
(2) Coin denomination: 1, 5, 1, 25, 5 plus points, 1 Canadian dollar, 2 Canadian dollars.
tax: all goods need to pay an additional 14.5% government tax+consumption tax. All the goods in the store are quoted without tax.
◆ Exchange rate: Canadian dollar: RMB =1:7.2; USD: CAD =1:1.15 (The exchange rate fluctuates at any time for reference only. )
It is forbidden to carry articles:
(1) Guns, weapons and firecrackers.
(2) drugs, marijuana, heroin and amphetamines.
(3) agricultural products, soil and vacuum-packed food.
(4) raw meat, fruits and vegetables.
(5) internationally agreed contraband, such as ivory.
◆ About foreign exchange and taking foreign exchange out of the country
After obtaining a valid visa, students can immediately apply for RMB (parity) foreign currency exchange service from banks in their region according to relevant national policies, so as to wire the tuition fees for the first two semesters to the admission colleges/universities. The foreign exchange limit for each student is $2,/year for living expenses and tuition fees.
◆ Basic western etiquette
(1) Please, Thank you, Sorry are the most basic polite expressions;
(2) when talking with host family members, you should choose topics that everyone shares the same interest;
(3) Some contents should not be touched when chatting: the other person's age, personal income, personal property value (such as house price), marital status, religious belief, etc. Asking about these is impolite and ill-bred;
◆ Develop good personal hygiene habits
(1) Nails: Boys' nails should be short. In the eyes of westerners, a man with long nails is very strange. Girls can keep their nails, manicure and apply nail polish;
(2) Hands: People who pay attention to hygiene often wash their hands. Clean hands and nails are a sign of civilization;
(3) Take a bath every day and change underwear, shirts and socks;
(4) Boys should shave their beards every day.
that's about all these questions.