In order to make us better integrate into the local life in Singapore and adapt to the local living habits, we need to make preparations in advance to find materials and understand relevant information. Therefore, we have sorted out some information about the common sense of life to study in Singapore.
1, Singapore is located in the equator, is a Marine climate, moist and warm, the temperature between 24-30¡æ, shirts, T-shirts, pants, shorts are common clothing;
A coat will come in handy once in a while, but if it’s thicker, you don’t need it.
2, you can take some cold medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, external medicine and other commonly used drugs through Singapore Customs, but not Chinese herbal medicine.
Because of humidity and mosquitoes, you can take some toilet water and mothballs.
3. Cigarettes will be fined and destroyed in public;
CDS and pirated publications are also prohibited and restricted.
4. You can bring some Singapore currency across the border, but not too much, in case of customs check. There are special currency exchange offices everywhere in Singapore, you can go there to exchange currency.
5. After arriving in Singapore, first open an account locally and use a local bank card.
Although several major Chinese banks have branches in Singapore, Visa and Master cards can be used, but the fees are not low, not cost-effective.
6. The food and clothing prices in Singapore are relatively cheap, and the prices of electronic products are not lower than those in China.
On average, international students spend between S $750 and S $2,500 during the new moon, depending on the person — or even higher — and it’s a place where money goes where it goes.
7, private university students generally rent outside the school, can be shared with people, according to the internal facilities, provide and different locations, rent from several hundred to several thousand, students can choose according to their own and budget.
8. Singapore used to be a British colony, and now it also continues the system of the Commonwealth countries, so there are many differences between Singapore and China. For example, pedestrians stay on the left and sockets are British, so many details need to be paid attention to.
9, if your computer is a global joint guarantee can be brought to Singapore, otherwise it is more cost-effective to buy a local computer.
Singapore has a strong wireless network, so it is recommended to use a laptop, which you can carry around with you and use anywhere that has a sign that Wi-Fi is available.
Chinese mobile phones can also be brought to Singapore for use. You just need to change a Singapore SIM card.
10. Full-time students in public institutions are allowed to work no more than 16 hours per week, while students in private institutions are not allowed to work;
The worst offenders are repatriated, so don’t take the risk if you’re not desperate for money.
11. Singapore has one of the heaviest penalties in the developed world, and controversial caning is unlikely to be abolished any time soon, but the concept is less common.
But Singapore’s penalties remain harsh, including spitting, chewing gum and smoking indoors.
12, Singapore is worth a visit to the scenic spots such as wave sand, Botanical garden, Merlion Park, etc., this country is small, travel, three days is enough.
In terms of food, you can try Nonya food and Hainanese chicken rice. Whether you like it or not depends on your taste.
