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If you will be bringing credit or debit cards be sure to call your financial institution to let them know you'll be traveling. If you don't, your card may be turned off for suspicion of fraud.

If you have an Ipod, you may want to familiarize yourself with Skype and download the app. Skype allows free video phone calls where there is internet access. You and your parents will both need to register a username and password. Remember that the Chinese government might have some websites blocked so always have a back of for communications.

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