Prototype: real modules, sample content
Fudan University School of Management
Shanghai, China
China's business capital, with high-speed rail to the whole country.
SIM
Prepaid picks.
- ●China Mobile / China Unicom with passport
- ●Set up a VPN-friendly plan before arrival
Transit
Pass + airport.
- ●Metro via Alipay or WeChat QR
- ●Pudong airport: Maglev + metro
Budget
Sample split.
- ●Rent ~40%
- ●Food ~20%
- ●Travel ~40%
Calendar
Highlights.
- ●National Day Golden Week: Oct
- ●Lunar New Year: Jan/Feb
Hangouts
Student spots.
- ●The Bund at night
- ●Former French Concession cafés
- ●Wujiaochang near campus
Peer voices
“Set up Alipay with your foreign card before you land. You'll pay for everything with it.”
Fudan exchange FAQ
Do I need Mandarin for a Fudan exchange?
No, English-taught business courses are available, but basic Mandarin helps a lot in daily life.
How do payments work in Shanghai?
Most payments are mobile. Alipay and WeChat Pay both accept many foreign cards.
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