International Office of Shanxi Normal University, Page 1(Pg. 2)
 

The International Office (formerly called Foreign Affairs Office) is responsible for all foreign personnel at the University. The office has staff fluent in English and Japanese, and will help you with all of your problems and concerns. 

WORK HOURS:

• Mon. to Sat.
•  8:00 – 11:30
• 14:30 – 17:30
• 8:00---11:30 Saturday

When you arrive at Beijing International Airport you will be met by someone from the International Office (look for a sign with your name, or the University’s, on it) , who will then accompany you (via “soft-sleeper” train) to the University in Linfen.

The following documents are to be obtained within 10 days from your arrival (The office will help you on this matter):

•  Foreign Temporary  Residence Card

• University ID Card

• Library Cards

Passport-type photos are required for the above. There is a small charge for some of the documents. It is advisable to bring a minimum of 10 passport-size, identification pictures with you for forms.

The 20^th of each month is your payday. You may obtain your salary “after” ten a.m. on each payday; unless it occurs on the weekend, then it is obtainable the following Monday.  If you want to change your salary to other currencies, please contact the liaison officer to help you in this matter.

According to the exchange rate settled in your contract (70%, for example), your RMB may be changed monthly, at the end of each semester, or if you please, just once at the end of your contract.

Top:  The foreign teachers and students are housed in an apartment centrally located on campus, very close to many of the classrooms.

Second: The apartments are nicely furnished and comfortable.  A balcony allows for the green thumb a place to grow plants

Fourth:  The kitchen has a two burner gas stove, refrigerator, washing machine, and an oven.

Bottom:  Te second bedroom for married couples makes an excellent office space.

Foreign teachers work six days each week. All the teachers enjoy the public holidays of China and also a two-day holiday at Christmas.

All residents are equipped with a small kitchen and living room, and one or two bedrooms depending on whether the teacher is in China with his/her spouse.

There are a few small shops very near the apartments including a bank, post office, eye glass store, mini-market, and a restaurant.

Shopping can be done in the city. Several stores are within walking distance, though you will probably want to use a taxi to carry your purchases home with you.  Taxis are available near the gate and throughout the city.  You can get most places in the city for 5 RMB.  The best time to go shopping is between 12:30 and 2:00 in the afternoon.  As is the case in many cities in China, the streets empty out because many Chinese people go home for lunch to to take a nap.

Left: Rooms are equipped with a double or full sized bed depending on the occupants.  Right: There is a restaurant on campus with a very inexpensive cafeteria line, or food may be ordered from a menu.

Before departure the teachers are expected to return the University ID, and the Library Card to the International Office.

After the expiration of the contract, if you wish to stay at the University for any extended period of time, you are expected to be responsible for all costs.

For your safety, you are not advised to fix any electrical equipment or furnishings. In case of any emergencies or problems with electrical appliances, please inform the liaison officer immediately.

In emergencies you can call 119 for fire, 110 for the police, and 120 when in need of medical attention.

The apartment is provided for teachers and their family members. If you wish to have overnight visitors, please contact the INTERNATIONAL OFFICE.

You will be notified of all mail in a timely manner.