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  • April 17, 2004 at 7:36 am #4130
    clay dube
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    Let's use this section of the forum to exchange ideas about what clothing to bring. Interested in some recommendations tied to locations? Check out this map:
    http://international.ucla.edu/asia/04trip/clothingmap.asp

    Want to know if it's likely to rain? The National Weather Service (your tax dollars at work) offers a wealth of data:
    http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/regional_monitoring/asia.html

    April 17, 2004 at 8:39 am #23355
    Anonymous
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    Hey,
    Are there laundry facilities avaiable to us on the trip?
    Are there weight restrictions for our bags?
    I was thinking the weather was going to be hot. Are we allowed to wear shorts?
    Do capis count as shorts or pants? I am not a fashion princess, but I want to dress
    in an appropriate way.
    Susan

    April 20, 2004 at 2:43 pm #23356
    Anonymous
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    Let;s try this again,
    So I am interested in whether or not women wear shorts in China? I understand it will be around 90 degrees at times and it is either shorts or dresses in that case. Also never having packed for a month, how much do we bring? I am sure we don't want to carry tons. But then again are we needing particular clothes for functions?
    Susan

    April 26, 2004 at 4:43 am #23357
    Anonymous
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    Important question regarding toilets. Will we be encountering on-the-floor/squat-down toilets? Should we start doing deep knee bends? I've used them on moving trains before--quite the experience!!

    April 30, 2004 at 4:18 pm #23358
    clay dube
    Spectator

    The university guesthouse and our hotels will have US-style toilets. During the day, however, you should expect squat style facilities at parks, schools, and the like. Strengthen those leg muscles and work on the stretching.

    May 2, 2004 at 3:45 am #23359
    clay dube
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    Chinese women do wear shorts while at home and at leisure, but skirts and dresses are the norm at work and are also common at home, while shopping, and sightseeing.

    It will be hot and in several places it will also be humid.

    May 2, 2004 at 3:49 am #23360
    clay dube
    Spectator

    There are two chief restrictions luggage-wise. The first is that you'll need to lug your stuff around and will appreciate not having brought things you won't use (and use a lot!). Get some sort of rolling bag. The second is that domestic checked luggage restrictions are tighter and firmer than international ones. At the orientation we were told we'd be limited to under 20 kg (44 pounds).

    May 10, 2004 at 11:14 am #23361
    Anonymous
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    Okay, maybe this is inappropriate, but the question of underwear arose at our orientation and I saw an advertisement in the Times that might interest the participants...check out this website:

    http://www.onederwear.com

    Hope this helps,
    Martha Infante

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