1. What are the good institutions for studying in California?
1, Stanford University
It is not surprising that Stanford University is the number one university in California. Its academic courses are famous for their outstanding performance in many fields, especially science, engineering, mathematics, technology and computer science. Stanford University is also at the forefront of many disciplines, and students are encouraged to participate as soon as possible.
2. University of California at Berkeley
The University of California at Berkeley stands out among state schools, not just in California. The reputation and resources of UCB far exceed those of public institutions in most states, especially in teaching.
3. California Institute of Technology
Caltech is unique, to say the least. Its reputation is enormous; It is one of the universities in the world and an innovator in the fields of science and engineering. However, its actual scale is very small, because there are less than 1000 undergraduates, and the ratio of students to teachers is only 3: 1.
4. University of California at Los Angeles.
As one of the most popular universities in the United States, UCLA offers many things for undergraduates. It is actually the most used school in China, and received more than 90,000 applications last year alone! UCLA has cultivated a close-knit community of active learners, because more than 95% students choose to live on campus every year.
5. University of California, San Diego
University of California, San Diego is one of the outstanding public schools in California, offering various undergraduate courses to meet various interests. The university's departments include the Jacob School of Engineering, the School of International Relations and Pacific Studies and the Scripps Oceanographic Institute.
2. Inventory of five remittance methods for studying in the United States
1, check remittance
Advantages: saving money and convenience.
Disadvantages: slow speed
Remittance method: Get a check or cheque from a bank in the United States. The filling method is as usual. You can write your Chinese name and payee's ID number on the memo.
Payment method: The payee will collect money at any foreign exchange bank in China with his ID card.
Time: about a month. When the dollars arrive, the bank will call the payee. You can choose US dollars or RMB when withdrawing money.
Tip: Some advanced accounts or special applications can be exempted from wire transfer fees. Customers with good eloquence may wish to give it a try!
2. Cash carrying
Advantages: not affected by exchange rate, saving money.
Disadvantages: the danger is inevitable and needs to be declared by the customs.
Remittance &; Payment method: personal carrying
Tip: Different banks have different exchange rates. If you want to exchange a large amount of money, please check in advance.
3. Direct bank deposit
There are advantages and disadvantages for China Bank's branches in the United States to deposit money directly into banks in China. In Los Angeles and new york, there are many branches of banks in China, and the international foreign exchange business offices of large banks in some countries also have different names. But it also has many advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages: safety, service personnel can speak Chinese.
Disadvantages: it is necessary to calculate the traffic time separately, and sometimes there may be many people waiting in line.
Remittance method: Go to the counter of Bank of China to get the form.
Time: generally within 24 hours.
Fees: different banks charge different fees, generally less than 3000 dollars, but also dozens of dollars.
4. RMB/USD dual currency credit card.
Students who want to study abroad can apply for a dual-currency credit card before going abroad, with their parents holding the main card and their own secondary card. It is convenient to pay by credit card after going abroad. Just enter the credit card information and you can pay without a password. Before going abroad, I applied for the dual-currency credit card of China Merchants Bank, and I can use it anywhere as long as I swipe my VISA card. If you need to enter the zip code when swiping your card, just enter the zip code of your address in the United States. If you pay by a large credit card, you need to show your ID card when you swipe your card. The general credit line is enough for international students to live outside, so don't worry about the lack of credit line. I would like to remind you that you should never use a domestic credit card to pay tuition fees in the United States. Banks have to charge 2% to 3%, and the tuition base is large, which is very uneconomical.
5.Paypal remittance
Payal is very similar to Alipay in China, except that it supports international transfer and remittance. More than 90% global multinational sellers and more than 85% buyers recognize and are using PayPal electronic payment service for international remittance.
Advantages: Safe and efficient, suitable for large-sum transfer or trade transactions.
Disadvantages: Both parties need to have a Paypal account.
Methods: Bind an international dual-currency credit card (a credit card that can consume RMB and USD) and use it after authentication.
Generally speaking, cheque remittance is suitable for the elderly, and cash is the most economical. Lazy people must deposit their money directly in the bank as far as possible. The expenses for senior customers to open accounts in the bank, American savings card to withdraw money at ATM in China is an emergency magic weapon, American credit card is suitable for parents and children to spend abroad, Western Union is the most used, and international traders use Paypal more.
3. Common sense to pay attention to when studying in the United States
1. Pay attention to distance when talking about study and life in America.
When talking to Americans, keep your body distance from each other. A distance of half a meter is more suitable. When you chat with an American, if he goes straight ahead, you may be a little far away from him; If he keeps backing away, you may be too close to him, so keep a proper distance.
Don't greet people who study and live in America.
According to experts studying in the United States, people in China greet acquaintances loudly to show their enthusiasm, while public places in the United States are relatively quiet and people talk quietly. They don't usually shout unless there is an emergency. See acquaintances also approached to say hello.
3. Talk about keeping eye contact when studying in the United States.
Keep eye contact when talking to Americans. Cold eyes or looking at other places will leave Americans with the impression of distrust and arrogance. Therefore, it is very important to keep smiling eye contact when dealing with Americans. If a stranger walks up to you and smiles at you, he will say "hello". It's just a courtesy, but it doesn't mean that he will stop talking to you.
You can't play jokes on them when studying in America.
Some students in China sometimes tell a white lie or joke, which is considered normal. However, in the United States, if you lie to him or joke that he is dishonest, these words will make Americans unhappy, because the United States is a nation that stresses credibility, and their economic and social status is based on personal credibility. They can't stand the lack of credibility of others.