The life of overseas students in Singapore

Singapore is a tropical country with a high temperature all the year round. Studying in Singapore, foreign students can bring some clothes and towels in summer and autumn, instead of those heavy clothes and bedding.

Singapore's toothpaste and toothbrush will leave a deep impression on anyone living in China, because the toothpaste and toothbrush sold in Singapore are surprisingly expensive, and all the seniors of foreign students will remind the younger generation that they must bring enough toothpaste and toothbrush before going to Singapore!

Medical care and medicines in Singapore are very expensive, and some simple Chinese medicines without doctor's advice are essential. It is better for international students to bring more cold medicine, diarrhea medicine, mosquito medicine and their own commonly used medicine, which is much cheaper than buying medicine temporarily in Singapore.

Some sports brands in Singapore are very cheap, such as Nike and Adidas, which are much cheaper than those in Chinese mainland. International students can choose to buy such things after coming to Singapore.

There are also umbrellas, sunglasses and other items needed to study in Singapore, which are essential for life in tropical countries.

Electrical products in Singapore are very cheap, so international students can buy small electrical products when they come to Singapore, which not only saves money, but also saves the trouble of carrying.

Accommodation should be settled first

The overall living standard of Singapore residents is very high, ranging from two-bedroom apartment to three-bedroom apartment. Most of these houses were built by the Singapore Housing Development Board, which is one of the benefits provided by the Singapore government for residents.

There are few boarding schools in Singapore, and only some public universities and colleges provide dormitory services. Therefore, international students studying in Singapore are likely to face nowhere to live and need to arrange their own accommodation before arriving in Singapore.

Most China students studying in Singapore choose to live in the homes of local Chinese. Two people share a room, and each room is equipped with basic furniture, air conditioning and other equipment, which can save a lot of money. The specific price of this kind of house depends on the geographical location and internal conditions of the house, but the overall price is not too expensive.

Some overseas students in Singapore also choose to rent apartments provided by the government. The rent of these apartments is S $500 to S $800 per month, and S $200 to S $300 per month can be shared by two or three people, which is basically within the acceptable range of international students and is very popular with international students.

Among the overseas students in Singapore, those with better family economic conditions also choose to rent private apartments. The price of this kind of apartment ranges from S $800 to S $65,438+0,000 per month, and the living conditions are far better than the first two.

The Singapore government has strict regulations on housing rent. International students need to pay one month's rent and the deposit of the first month's rent at the same time, and then pay the next month's rent at the beginning of each month before they can continue to rent.

If international students rent a house in Singapore and decide to check out, they need to greet the landlord 1 month in advance, so that the landlord has time to find the next tenant. After greeting the landlord, international students can move out of the rented house in a month without paying the rent for next month.

Good transportation and communication

Singapore's public transport facilities are perfect, and you can take the bus everywhere, and the cost is very low.

Singapore has a subway network that runs through the whole island of Singapore. The subway fare is S $0.8 to S $ 1.8, which is convenient for international students.

Singapore's public transport network is also very dense, with a fare of S $0.6, which is the cheapest means of transportation in Singapore. International students can easily reach their destination through the public transportation network.

Few international students take taxis in Singapore, because taxi service is very expensive, starting from at least S $2.50. However, international students studying in public schools can get preferential transportation, and the taxi fare will be reduced appropriately.

The gathering area where Singapore students live is close to all stations, so it is easy for international students to get transportation whether they go out or go to school. Generally speaking, the monthly transportation fee for an international student is about S $ 100.

Singapore's information and communication pages are also very developed, and the communication price is also very low.

Singapore has a beautiful environment and stable public security. About 77% of the residents in Singapore are Chinese, and the official languages are English and Chinese, which forms a unique bilingual environment and provides a very convenient language learning environment for international students in China. In recent years, in order to attract foreign students, some universities in Singapore have relaxed their admission requirements. China students can enter the school without TOEFL scores, and the visa is convenient. Therefore, Singapore is gradually becoming a hot spot for studying abroad.

Singapore's government public colleges and universities generally start in July every year. What problems should international students pay attention to before preparing for departure and after entering the country?

Packing: bring summer clothes, not Chinese herbal medicine.

Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate, which is warm and humid all year round, and the annual temperature is between 24℃ and 32℃. It is recommended to bring more summer clothes such as T-shirts, jeans, trousers and casual shorts. In addition, students can choose to bring some coats or sports tops to keep out the cold in cold air-conditioned rooms, and bring a better set of shirts, ties, trousers and leather shoes for formal occasions. Usually you can bring a pair of sports shoes, a pair of casual shoes and a pair of sandals and slippers.

Small appliances imported from Singapore are very cheap. Walkman, CD Walkman, camera and computer accessories are best bought in Singapore. The medicine may include some cold medicines, Huanglian Shangqing Pills, spiramycin (to prevent toothache), Piyanping (insect bite), Yunnan Baiyao, cooling oil, essential balm, watermelon frost spray, antibiotics, etc. Usually, if you have other conventional tonics, you can bring them in moderation, but don't bring Chinese herbal medicines (which can be used as medicine belts) to avoid trouble when you go through customs. The voltage in Singapore is 240 volts and 50 hertz alternating current, and students are required to carry three or two plugs.

Living expenses: about 650- 1200 Singapore dollars/month.

Singapore is one of the countries with the highest standard of living in Asia, but compared with western countries, Singapore's living consumption is still relatively low, and the prices of basic daily necessities such as food and clothes are very reasonable. The average monthly living expenses of overseas students in Singapore are about S $ 650- 1200 (equivalent to RMB 3,000-5,800), depending on their lifestyle and courses. Students can cook their own meals in the dormitory, or eat in the school cafeteria or the cooked food center outside. Traditional foods from China can be bought in Singapore's markets or supermarkets, and delicious foods from China and all over the world can be selected in the cooked food center outside, with prices ranging from S $2.5 to S $6.

Transportation: You can enjoy preferential price by using E-Pass card.

You can take public transport anywhere in Singapore, and you can pay the fare by cash or EZ-link card. You can also enjoy certain price concessions by using EZ-Link card. The monthly transportation fee for students is about S $65,438+000. It should be noted that buses and subways in Singapore are charged by sections. When students use the E-Pass card to get on, get off or get in and out of the subway station, they need to punch in and record the fees.

Leave: The attendance rate cannot be lower than 90%.

The Immigration Department of Singapore requires international students to attend classes at least 90% per month, otherwise the visa will be refused. If students need to take time off due to illness during their study, they need to apply to the dean of the college and provide a sick leave form issued by a regular doctor. Only after approval can they take time off. Anyone who takes leave or returns to China for more than 60 days must reapply to the Singapore Immigration Bureau after the student visa expires, and cannot apply for extension.