Our primary concern at China Study Link is the safety of our participants. There is no substitute for a feeling of safety when in a foreign country. We have tailored all of our programs around this idea.

China is a very safe country with low crime rates. The rate of violent crime in Beijing is close to 0%. Students always feel very safe while living in Beijing.

CSL’s Preventative Measures

1. Cell Phones
2. Low student to leader ratio
3. Local language partners
4. Participant orientation
5. Resources for participants (maps, phone numbers, addresses)

Have a look at China Study Link’s Safety Program for more details on participant safety.

• Immunizations – Recommended immunizations sometimes change. Check with you doctor.
• Medical care in China – There are many well-equipped, modern hospitals in Beijing as most cities throughout China. There will be plenty of medical care available should a participant come down with a sickness of any kind. Locations for these hospitals are covered during the participant’s orientation.
• Insurance – Full medical insurance must be purchased prior to the start of a CSL program. Please make sure the insurance policy applies while in China. CSL can provide additional travel insurance to students upon request.
  
• Tips for travel in China
             - Always carry copies of your passport
             - Don’t carry too much cash
             - Keep important phone numbers handy
             - Keep medical/travel insurance info handy
             - Make sure someone else knows where you are at all times
             - Be respectful with what you say about China and its history
             - Outlets in China are 220 volts so if you bring appliances from the United States you will need a converter as well. See http://www.kropla.com/china_power.htm for the type of converter you will need
             - Set up a SKYPE account and make calls anywhere over the Internet. A SKYPE account is a cheap and easy way to call home. To set up a SKYPE account visit www.skype.com.