Resources

Below is a list of helpful resources for anyone thinking of making a trip to China.

Cost of living in China - Find out what your money at home will buy you in China.

U.S. department of state China entry requirements.

Chinese visa service center - This is a great and reliable service to obtain your Chinese visa. You will need to obtain a tourist (L) visa. If you are considering staying in China for longer than 30 days you may want to call this center and ask what visa is best for you.

That's Beijing - This website is the life-blood of the expatriate community in Beijing. It's a great place to meet foreigners and Chinese alike who are living, working and studying in Beijing. You can check out the latest events, search for jobs as well as find your favorite western restaurant in Beijing.

Beijing city - This is Beijing city's official website

Official Olympics page - Website for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing

Helpful, relevant and interesting links for educators

The Chronicle of Higher Education - An excellent resource for staying up with all that's happening in academe.

Dreamspark - Microsoft is linking students around globe by offering new software free of charge. See some relevant, real-time examples here.

Educators Exchange Strategies for Creating the Global Community College.