NOTICE

NOTICE

To the Confucius Institute Scholarship students:
Pay attention, please!

According to the requirements of China’s National Confucius Institute Headquarters, the Confucius Institute Scholarship students, if possible, are expected to take the corresponding level of HSK and HSKK before graduation. The certificate copies should be given to Ms. Cao Shuyang Yanchang Campus) .

•  Eligibility criteria for Chinese language students (one semester): 

HSK Level 4 — 180 points, HSKK primary level a 60 points.

• Eligibility criteria for Chinese language students (one year): 

HSK Level 5 180 points, ‘HSKK intermediate level In 60 points

The upcoming HSK will be held in Shanghai University on December 2, 2012; Application time: October 22-26, 2012. Application contact Ms. fluangqiong (Baoshan Campus).

The time of all kinds of 2013 Chinese language proficiency tests has been confirmed,

please refer to: http://cisch nese.cnia rticle/2012-09/20/con ten t 460881.h tm

Shanghai University: 2012-2013 Academic Calendar

Seasonal flu in Shanghai

Ni hao Baoshaners!

I hope your fall semester has gotten off to a wonderful start. The warm temperature during the day and cool nights are a reminder that the fall season is upon us. Every year, usually between October and May a lot people get infected with the flu, or influenza. This is the normal course of seasonal flu to which we have become accustomed.

Another common health concern for students is coping with stress brought on not only by classes, but also culture shock and for some, being away from home for the first time. Most of the new students that came to the campus past few weeks, are first timers in China and are living on their own for first time. Stress takes a toll on mental and physical abilities in everyday activities. Along with this comes a lack of sleep that makes the situation worse but as you move on and adjust yourself with the Campus life, you will learn how to handle better.

Signs and symptoms of the flu?

People who have the flu often feel some or all of these signs and symptoms:

Fever (though not everyone with the flu will experience this) or feeling feverish/chills
Cough
Sore throat
Runny or stuffy nose
Muscle or body aches
Headaches

A cold and flu are alike in many ways. A stuffy nose, sore throat and sneezing are usually signs of a cold. “Stomach flu” is not really the flu, as there are no respiratory symptoms. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea without the fever, cough, aching and respiratory symptoms is actually gastroenteritis, but some people call it “stomach flu.” This form is caused by other microorganisms and has no relationship to true influenza.

5 Ways to Help Prevent the Flu

Wash your hands, especially before eating, and after working on a shared computer, desk, or other item. Carrying a hand sanitizer (such as Purell) can be helpful if you are often short on time or water!
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Touching these after coming into contact with germs can allow the germs to enter the body and cause illness.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. If you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
Wash your hands! It cant be said enough. Washing your hands (or sanitizing with a hand sanitizer) is one of the best ways to keep from passing and receiving viruses.

Health Department clinics?

Campus clinic is located opposite the security office in North-gate:

if conditions get worse

•  Contact your teachers, college staff and friends by e-mail, text message or phone calls.
• Promptly seek medical attention if you have a medical condition that puts you at increased risk of severe illness from flu (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), are concerned about your illness, or develop severe symptoms such as increased fever, shortness of breath, chest pain or pressure, or rapid breathing.

 

Mid-Autumn Festival

THE Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Lantern Festival is the second most celebrated festival among the Chinese every year. In Chinese culture, a full moon symbolizes peace and prosperity for the whole family. It is traditionally celebrated on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month – September 30 this year, one can find hundreds of eye-catching decorative lanterns on display during the celebrations – and like all other Chinese festivals, it is usually spent feasting with one’s family.

Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays will start on Sept 30 and end on Oct 7.

How To Prepare for HSK Test

As a standardized test of general language proficiency, HSK is not based on any particular textbook or course of study. Therefore, candidates may refer to any textbook in preparing for the test. Nevertheless, it is important that all candidates read the HSK Test Syllabus carefully. A guide for the pre-test preparation contains an introduction to HSK, a sample HSK test paper, answer key, HSK glossary, and a CD of the sample listening questions. Do you have trouble

finding the HSK Test Syllabus?

Prepare for HSK Exam

The vital thing for the HSK exam is knowing the meaning of words. Understanding the general idea of the passage is not enough; it is essential to understand some background information about the book itself, like the author’s information and the year of publication. A clear definition of the differences between similar words is of paramount importance as this is a large part of the HSK exam. Last but not least, reading and writing play an important role in HSK exam. Having an extensive vocabulary will be a huge advantage as well as having some adept writing skills; these can be developed by preparing for the exam properly.

Tips for Taking HSK Exam

1. Prepare properly. Some Chinese learners feel they are ready but still fail the HSK exam; this is because they have not fully understood the structure or content of the exam and hence fail due to a lack of preparation.
2. Have a clear goal of what you want to achieve. The HSK exam should encourage learners to deepen their understanding of the language and continue to learn. If you pass the HSK test it does not mean you have peaked and cannot learn anymore. Use it as a way to learn rather than a definitive assessment of your level.

Helpful Books for HSK Exam

Good books are essential to getting a high score on the HSK test. Thus, some commonly used preparation books for the HSK are recommended to Chinese learners, such as Chinese Learning Cards for HSK, HSK Essentials, Say it in Chinese, HSK Growing Training, Express Way to HSK (tactics and highlights of HSK ), HSK Listening Key Words, An Intensive Course of HSK, HSK dictionary, etc. All the HSK books above will give you plenty of practice for the HSK exam while improving your Chinese.

HSK Test Preparation Course provided by HQ Learning is an pre-examination training course tailor-made for students who are planning to take the HSK test. Pre-test instructions will cover all the characters, words, and grammar points related to the HSK test. These Chinese Courses include reading, listening, grammar, and comprehensive exercises that are equivalent to the HSK test standard. Aside from providing a systematic guide to the exam, we also offer analysis of frequent errors and difficulties for foreign students.

Source: Touchchinese

Shanghai University: Campus Safety

One of the most exciting and frustrating times in a person’s life is starting new life as a student far from Home. Despite the excitement that surrounds beginning new lifestyle, it is important that you approach the start of this part of your life seriously. This specifically is the case when it comes to safety as well as preventing student crime and dorm room theft.

Shanghai is a fairly safe city; however Each fall brings new and shiny students, full of new and shiny hopes, rooming around with new and shiny electronics. The University makes the safety of these students and possessions a top priority, so that students are free to focus on attaining those hopes.

“We are one of the safest campuses in the area,” said Mr Wang who is the overseas students housing Director. “The campus, however, can only be as safe as we, the entire campus, make it.”

Whether from the densely crowded areas of the city or the rural outskirts of farm country, students can help to ensure the safety of their belongings—and more importantly, themselves. Follow these guidelines to make sure you stay new and shiny, with your new and shiny items still in your possession.

Know how to find help when in danger

• Call Security office of Shanghai University, (66134278)
• Police 110
• Fire  119
• First Aid  120

 

Dormitory            Tel:           Teacher in Charge

V-Building            66133538           Lou bin

Z-Building            66134536           Wang Qifu

W-Building           66134536           Wang Qifu

 

Enforce safety

• Report suspicious activity and crimes to the police immediately—don’t second guess yourself
• Be alert and conscious of your surroundings at all times
• Lock the doors of your apartment or dorm room
• Keep valuables out of sight and/or locked up when not in use
• Trust your instincts
• Bike theft is Huge problem but its your responsibility to Lock you Bikes.

New To Shanghai! Advice For you

Shanghai, the largest city in China, is an amazing mix of modern and traditional Chinese features. The city is a popular tourist destination known for its historical landmarks, its modern ever-expanding Pudong skyline and its reputation as a cultural and design center. Nanjing Road is often billed as the #1 shopping street in Asia, Yuyuan Garden is a traditional Chinese garden in the heart of the city and the Oriental Pearl Television Tower offers panoramic views of the city. Whether you are visiting Shanghai on a land tour or on a Yangtze River Cruise, you will find that it is a cultural, prosperous city, offering visitors some of the world’s grandest sights.  But, like anyplace, there are things that first-time visitors need to be cautious about.

Shanghai is a fairly safe city; however, the nightclub areas of Mao Ming Road and Ju Le Road can be a bit risky late at night when the establishments close around 2AM.  If you want to see these areas, being aware of the surroundings and keeping to well lit areas is the best way to make sure that you return safely to your hotel at the end of the evening. An even bigger issue in Shanghai is pick pocketing.  On pedestrian boulevards and in outdoor shopping areas, no pocket or bag is safe. Again, being aware of surroundings is the best policy to protect you and your belongings.

Another important thing for first-time visitors to remember is that Shanghai is a very busy city.  When crossing streets, visitors should know that motorists, bicyclists, and motorcyclists will probably not stop for you.  Even walking on the sidewalk is challenging when silent motorized bikes whiz by without warning.  Just keep in mind that pedestrians are lowest on the food chain in China and you’ll be fine!

Unsuspecting tourists can also become the victim of scams. The majority of these scams happen at tourist spots around People’s Square, on Nanjing Pedestrian Street and at the Bund. As a rule, the people of Shanghai are very friendly and are always willing to help if you ask them, but they would seldom approach a foreigner first.  Therefore, it is wise to be suspicious if someone speaks to you in English on the street.

Shanghai may be surrounded by huge rivers but it’s plagued with a lack of clean drinking water.  The greatest risk to your enjoyment of traveling in Shanghai is stomach problems caused by low hygienic standards. To minimize this risk, wash your hands frequently; eat only fruit that you peel yourself; and only drink bottled water…you should even use bottled water to brush your teeth.

Shanghai is China’s largest city and is situated in the centre of the coastline where the Yangtze River flows through its delta into the East China Sea.  For first-timers visiting China, a Shanghai holiday is ideal; the city’s blend of traditional and modern lifestyle allows tourists to enjoy the best of both worlds. And if travelers are aware of their surroundings and take caution to avoid risky situations, Shanghai is the perfect introduction to China for westerners.

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