Introduction

Turenscape was founded by Doctor and Professor Kongjian Yu. It was officially recognized and certificated as a first-level design institute by the Chinese government. Having over 300 professionals, Turenscape is an integrated team that provides quality and holistic services in:

Architecture
Landscape architecture
Urban planning and design
Environmental design
Turenscape's projects have earned it a great reputation for innovative and environmentally designs. awarded by important international members, including:
2007 Ar Emerging Architectural Award (The Architectural Review, UK)
2007 Excellence on the Waterfront Top Honor Award (Waterfront Center, USA)
2007 ASLA Design Honor Award (American Society of Landscape Architects)
2006 ASLA Design Honor Award (American Society of Landscape Architects)
2005 ASLA Design Honor Award (American Society of Landscape Architects)
2005 ASLA Honor Award, Planning and Analysis (American Society of Landscape Architects)
2005 Human Habitat Award (The Ministry of Construction, China)
2005 The Emerging Architects Ar+d Commended (The Architecture Review)
2004 The Gold Medal of Fine Arts (The Chinese Cultural ministry, Chinese Society of Fine Arts)
2002 ASLA Design Honor Award (American Society of Landscape Architects)
2001 Human Habitat Award (The Ministry of Construction, China)

Turenscape International Student Internship Program

Turenscape International Student Internship Program is looking for outstanding student from worldwide universities. It is aimed at setting up a diversified talent supply for Turenscape's future development as well as providing international students with opportunities to develop themselves and obtain work experience. Through the participation of Turenscape internship program, you get the chance to work, and to experience life in China.

1. International Student Internship Requirements

>Full-time university student from outside the People's Republic of China
>At least 2 years of university study
>Previous experience in related field
>20-28 years of age
>Fluent in English

2.International Student Internship Application

>FAQs for the Student Internship:
Q. Do I have to be a student?
A. Yes. You must be a student currently enrolled in a university or a graduate student.
Q. What is the minimum and maximum amount of time for the International Student Internship program?
A. The minimum amount of time for the International Student Internship program is three months and the maximum is up to 6 months.
Q. When can I apply for an internship?
A. You can apply for an internship anytime during the whole year. One important thing you must take note is that we have public holidays May 1-7, Oct. 1-7. and the Spring Festival (the time is not fixed but always during Jan. or Feb.).
Q. Are there any documents I should prepare for the application?
A. Yes. Please send:
" a copy of your college transcript(s)
" a copy of resume and portfolios including your design or planning works
" a letter explaining your academic and career goals
" Please specify when you would prefer to start and end your internship
Contact:
info@turenscape.com
Q. What is the internship condition?
A. Please download the "Internship Condition" file to get more information.

>Application Form

3.Student's Advisory Service

>Arrival in Turenscape
Turenscape Office address:
First floor, Zhongguancun Fazhandasha, No12 Shangdi Xinxi Road, Haidian District, 100085, Beijing.
For bus/shuttle timetables from Beijing Capital International Airport to Zhongguancun Bridge see the airport bus website (linked http://www.bcia.com.cn/en/passengers_Land_airport_page.html ). There is one service-No.5.
From Zhongguancun Bridge to Shangdi, bus No.826 or No.323 will take you to Tsinghua University west gate station. The No.656, 365, 982 then goes on to Shangdi 5 street station. The journey time is about one and a half hours. We suggest that you take a taxi for your first exit from Beijing Airport.

>After you arrive
Checklist of things to do after you have arrived at the Turenscape:
" Register with the Human Resource Office (Room A105).
" Photocopy your passport (main page and visa) and keep in a safe place.
" Register with the Financial Affairs Office (Room A101) and get your food card.
" Register with the Administrative Office (Room D106) to check into your apartment and pick up your key.
" Register with Shangdi Policy Station within 24 hours of your arrival in China (Add: No.7 Building, No.4 Section,Shangdi Dongli)
" Meet with work team director and confirm your professional position.

>Pre-Arrival Guide for International Students
Business Visit (F) Visa
"F" Visa is issued to an alien who is invited to China for a visit, an investigation, a lecture, to do business, scientific-technological and culture exchanges, short-term advanced studies or internship for a period of no more than six months.
How to apply?
1. You must go to the visa office of the Embassy or Consulate -General in the consular jurisdiction in which you live to submit the application; or
2. If you cannot go personally, you may entrust someone else or a travel/visa agent to go to the visa office of the Embassy or Consulate for the application process.
Additional information:
We can provide a formal invitation letter if it is required.

>Guide to Living in Beijing
The following information aims to help you settle down quickly in Beijing, and to make the most of your time in Beijing.
" Visa
Police Registration:
You must register with the police within 24 hours after arrival in China
You can go with the international student adviser preparing the documents for your registration.
The international student adviser Mr Tao Wen can be found at Room A103.
Open hours of the police: 8:30am-12:00am, 14:00pm-17:00pm
You must register with the police again if you
1. change the residence address
2. extension of leave to remain in China

Extension of Visa:
Usually, the validity of a Single Entry or Double Entry "F" visa is 90 days or 180 days from the date of issue. This means the holder of the visa shall enter China no later than 90 days or 180 days from the date of issue, otherwise the visa is expired and is null and void.
if the length of your stay will exceed the valid date on your visa, you should process visa extension application procedures to Exit & Entry Administration, Public Security Bureau in Beijing before expires, each time extension cannot exceed 3 months, the accumulated resident period cannnot exceed one year. When you request a visa extension application, you must provide the following materials:
1. Your valid passport and visa;
2. Host units' official letters
3. The official seal of the unit on a filled out "Application Form for Visa、Residence Permit", and a recent, two inch, bareheaded, full-faced photo.

Student Internship
Students will be able to experience and get involved within chineseChinese professional work dynamic with chinese architects and other chinese students. Interns are expected to follow the chinese normal working standards.

Finance
Bank Address:
The following is close to our institute:
Bank of China, Beijing Haidian District Branch, Information Industry Base

Compensation:
Students are expected to pay their stay at Beijing, aside from the accomodation, food compensation (240 RMB/month) and cash compensation ($1,400 RMB/month) given by Turenscape.Your food card should be turned to the Financial Affairs Office on the last day of each month so our staff will get it charged for the next month.

Health
The following is close to our institute:
Peking University Third Hospital (Shangdi Out-Patient Department)
Add: http://www.chinamedical.net/map.htm

Taxi
Taxi in Beijing are not expensive. All taxi have a star-up payment of 10 RMB(7.8RMB is equivalent to 1USD). 2RMB per kilometer will be asked after 3 kilometers and 3RMB per kilometer with the total distance over 15 kilometers. Waiting time costs 2RMB every 10 minutes.

Haidian District
Haidian District/Precinct is a precinct of the municipality of Beijing. It lies towards the northwestern part of the greater urban area.
It is 431 square kilometres in area, making it the second-largest precinct in urban Beijing (after Chaoyang District)/Precinct, and is home to 1.75 million inhabitants (2002). However, in comparison to other precincts, a higher percentage of its inhabitants do not have the governmental residential certificates for long-term residence, because Haidian Precinct is where most universities are located and many of its inhabitants are college students. Accordingly, the district is often referred to as the "University District" by foreigners living in Beijing. Its postal code is 100080.
Important areas in Haidian Precinct:
Zhongguancun
Peking University
Tsinghua University
Beijing Language and Culture University
Yuanmingyuan
Summer Palace
Renmin University of China

Major Tourist Spots in Beijing
Great Wall at Badaling
Summer Palace
The Palace Museum( forbidden city)
Ming Tombs
Yonghe Lamasery

Office of Overseas Affairs
Turenscape
2006.12.26