There is not a great deal of news on the CHINA front at the moment just waiting for a teaching contract to be organised at this stage so we can have a look at it. Seems we will be going to Wuhan or atleast Hubei Provence as Chris from teach in China has been great answering all our questions and constantly staying touch.

Here is an example of questions we wanted answered.

ARE THERE ANY RESTICTIONS PLACED ON ME REGARDING MY APARTMENT AND HAVING GUESTS?

There are no restrictions placed on you whatsoever especially in terms of your personal social contact. It is for this reason you are encouraged to have visitors as it contributes to the social fabric, which underpins Chinese life.

IF I CAN’T SPEAK, READ OR WRITE THE CHINESE LANGUAGE, HOW DO I DO EVERYDAY THINGS?

Purchasing most every day items in China is as easy as it is in Australia. Most products have Chinese and English labels from food to toilet paper. Prices and descriptions of items such as buses, trains, highway buses, mamus, motorbike and the price for meat, vegetables and all household items will be told to you by your schools Foreign Director. Until you obtain your “feet” in China there will always be someone from your contracted school to assist you in any way they can.

WILL MY SCHOOL SPONSOR SOME TRAVEL EXCURSIONS DURING MY STAY IN CHINA?

During the National Holidays, the school authority will normally organise various celebration activities and visits to many of the significant and historical sites within the province, often providing you with free accommodation, transportation and meals.

HOW MUCH CASH SHOULD I BRING WITH ME ON ARRIVAL?

We usually advise that between $AUD300-500 is more than enough for the first month. One is able to live in China on approximately $AUD100 quite comfortably. I would suggest you exchange only a little (perhaps 20% or 30%) before you arrive. This is sufficient for taxis, some food etc once you arrive in China on your way to Wuhan.

You can convert the remainder, if you wish, once you are in your contracted city, as you usually receive a far better exchange rate from a bank in China than you receive at an airport. Keep in mind also that the hospitality that is afforded you by your contracted school and parents when you arrive makes it, generally speaking, your cheapest month in China.

I WILL CERTAINLY HAVE MORE CASH THAN THAT WHEN WE ARRIVE

will post some more question and answers soon