Tips for travelling to China?

I’ll be participating in a language program at my university. It includes travelling to China for about a month, learning their culture, language, going on field trips, and tours as well!

I’ve never been out of North America before. I wanted to hear some personal experiences about travelling to Asia. Or maybe even stories about exchange programs. I’m sure this trip will be a highlight of my university days!

Maybe some tips for travelling to China as well. I’ve never been there, although I do have friends who are Chinese, or have traveled to China as well, I think experiences will differ.

I’ve already been told to bring my own toilet paper around, and about their traffic, and their different resources (drink bottled water).. Any other words of wisdom anyone would like to share with me?

Thank you!