Details of studying in Singapore: food, clothing, housing and transportation

Although Singapore is a small country, it is very inclusive. Multiculturalism, racial harmony, English as the mainstream language, mutual tolerance among Singaporeans, and an environment dominated by Chinese make it easier for China students to integrate and accept. Before studying in Singapore, international students must know the common sense of studying in Singapore. Here are some tips for studying in Singapore:

Language: In most daily life, people can understand speaking English and Chinese. Price: The price of daily consumer goods in Singapore is about three times higher than that in China, and the usage of new currency will be similar to that of RMB used in China.

Currency exchange: in major shopping centers, hotels and business districts? Money changer? To exchange money, the current exchange rate is about 5: 1. There is no counterfeit money in Singapore, so you can exchange it with confidence.

Transportation: The buses and subways in Singapore are very comfortable and convenient. Taxis generally do not exceed 15.00 Singapore dollars. Taxi can be reserved: 65521111/655222. The fare is S $3.2, and the starting price is S $2.4. Telephone: International calling cards (similar to domestic IP calling cards) can be called back to China. The price of various cards varies, generally S $0.20/min. International call: 00 1+ country code+area code+telephone number, without area code? 0? ,? 86? It's the country code of China, so you don't need to add the area code to make a mobile phone call, for example, call Shenyang, China 8861541:0018624861541; Mobile phone: 86 137000264 16. Shopping: Cosmetics, household appliances and brand-name clothes are cheaper than those in China and worth buying, especially in airport duty-free shops. Frequent shopping places are Orchard, Chinatown, CityLink and SuntecCity. Others: Drinking is not encouraged in Singapore, smoking is prohibited in most occasions, eating and drinking are prohibited on the public transport system, and chewing gum is prohibited from entering the country. Public places must be kept clean and generally tend to talk in a low voice.

Medicines: cold medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, diarrhea medicine, dermatological medicine, cooling oil, toilet water, band-aid and other personal medicines. You can prepare some vitamins and digestion tablets to prevent indigestion caused by acclimatization. The medical expenses in Singapore are quite expensive, and the commonly used drugs are well prepared. But don't eat too much, because a considerable number of drugs may have passed the shelf life before use. In addition, for people with weak physique (especially girls), due to the large latitude span, various physiological obstacles are likely to appear. If possible, you can bring some nursed back to health drugs or supplements.

Clothing: T-shirts, jeans, trousers, casual shorts and other summer clothes are often worn in Singapore, and underwear on campus is more casual. Such clothes can be worn everyday, but you don't have to carry too much. You can also bring a coat or a sports coat to keep out the cold in a cold air-conditioned room. A good set of shirts, ties, trousers and shoes (no need to bring a suit) is used in very rare formal occasions. You can bring more pairs of sneakers, a pair of casual/travel shoes, a pair of sandals and two pairs of good quality slippers. Bedding: The dormitory itself is equipped with a mattress, a set of pillows, pillowcases and sheets. Other bedding can be purchased locally. If you bring it from China, it is recommended that you have a pillowcase, a set of sheets (standard pillowcase 45x70cm) and a towel quilt. You can also bring a mat if it is convenient. You don't need to bring a mosquito net.

Personal hygiene products: teacups, toothpaste, toothbrushes, towels, etc. You can bring it in moderation, except toothbrushes, which are generally not expensive. Shampoo and shower gel are heavy and not suitable for squeezing, so they can be bought in Singapore and are not expensive. Learning tools: In the past, many students brought Wenquxing (electronic dictionary). You can consider carrying it, but you can't rely too much. You can also bring an English-Chinese or Ying Ying dictionary. Other scientific dictionaries are of little use (Kingsoft can be used after buying a computer in the future). In order to prevent the deterioration of Chinese proficiency, we can choose Xinhua Dictionary or Modern Chinese Dictionary. You can prepare some books on novels, advanced mathematics and computer programming, and read them in your spare time while learning English. Writing tools can be well prepared in China (locals rarely use pens). Small electrical appliances: Singapore's (imported) small electrical appliances are very cheap. It is better to buy walkman, CD walkman, camera and computer accessories in Singapore.

Currency: When you first arrive in Singapore, you can bring some money (60,000-80,000 RMB) for emergencies. Renminbi, Hong Kong dollars, US dollars, etc. You can exchange new coins here. Although the local exchange rate of RMB is lower than the domestic official quotation, it is more cost-effective than before because of the strength of the US dollar and RMB. Food: According to personal taste, you can bring some hot sauce, pickles, snacks and so on. Many Singaporeans may not have it, but most food can still be bought. Others: spare sunglasses, CDs of music songs, schoolbags or backpacks, multiple sockets (international British standard sockets), photo albums of relatives and friends. The power supply is also 220, the same as in China. Note: Generally speaking, you will deal with China people more, so besides the religious etiquette of other races, you also need to know the religious etiquette and habits of China people. Most people in China are Buddhists or Christians. Buddhists don't eat beef, but Christians go to church on weekends.

The most important thing to note is:

1. Don't spit, throw garbage and eat gum.

2. There are more than two people waiting and take the initiative to queue up, including paying and getting on the bus.

Don't talk loudly. Talking too loudly will make people think you are angry.

4. Be polite to others. Thank you? Excuse me. Excuse me. Don't be stingy with words.

The traffic is on the left, and you should look at the traffic lights when crossing the road. Take a zebra crossing at a small intersection without traffic lights, and vehicles will give way to pedestrians.

When you take the bus, you need to wave to the bus you want to take. When you want to get off, press the stop button to signal to the driver that you want to get off at the next stop. Try to press the button in advance so that the driver can arrange parking. If someone has pressed the stop button, you don't have to press it again.

7. Singaporeans don't like to waste, so they should pay attention to their food intake when eating and avoid leaving too much food. If there is too much left, the stall owner will think that you don't like his cooking.

8. If you are going to school or a more formal occasion, pay attention to your dress and speech, and respect others is also respect for yourself.

9. Respect other people's religious beliefs and don't make fun of them easily.

10. Anything that happens can be settled through negotiation or through legal channels. Talking loudly or using force will only make the situation worse.