Are the weird laws and regulations in various states and schools "hard to guard against"?
Are the legal differences between China and foreign countries “acclimated to the local environment”?
Do you know all about the “minefield” of academic regulations in schools?
You will suffer a big loss if you are not careful!
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United States: Every state and school has "weird" regulations
International students who first come to the United States, or parents who go to the United States to visit their children, because they do not understand local laws and regulations in the United States, or even school rules, may accidentally step on a thunderstorm. . Due to the autonomy of and states in the United States, state laws are different, and each state may have "distinctive" weird laws.
In order to help everyone reduce risks, we have summarized some "minefields" across the United States for everyone. We hope that everyone can increase their awareness of "minesweeping" and live and study smoothly in the United States.
1 New Jersey : People cannot slurp soup in public places or they will be arrested.
Students studying at Rutgers University please note that your right to drink soup is restricted. There is a misinformation that "You can't drink soup in New Jersey," but in fact the verb for "Slurp Soup" is "to sip," which probably means you can't slurp it.
According to the " New York Times " report, this law is on the official website of the New Jersey Department of Justice, and the website does not explain why these laws are the way they are. Although China also has similar table manners of "no noise while eating", it is only a moral aspect and not a law. And in many civilizations around the world, Slurp is actually polite.
Although, there is no rule stating how strict this rule actually is, but just to be on the safe side, you should pay attention to this issue when in New Jersey.
2 California : Women can’t drive in house clothes
The year this law was issued is unknown, and the concept is really old. The law prohibits women from driving motor vehicles while wearing house clothes, otherwise women may be fined heavily if violated. (Is dressing guilty?)
Wearing home clothes will not affect driving, let alone if there is an emergency, this is too unreasonable. But that's what the law says.
3 Louisiana : Don’t steal other people’s crawfish
If you’re someone who likes to steal food from your partner’s plate, you might want to reconsider it in Louisiana, especially if it’s crawfish you’re eating when. Under a 2011 law in the state, stealing crawfish could land you in jail .
If you steal crawfish worth more than $1,500, you could be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison. This is probably much more valuable than a plate of shrimp.
4 Massachusetts: Don't sing the U.S. national anthem incorrectly, with a $100 fine
Whenever you are in Massachusetts, the law requires that the U.S. national anthem be sung correctly "Star Spangled Banner" ("Star Spangled Banner").
Whether you are in a theater, a restaurant or a cafe, whenever you are in public, the national anthem must be performed correctly. Modifying it in any way will be considered a crime and will result in a fine of up to $100 for the perpetrator. Isn’t
weird? Everyone laughs after reading these "weird" regulations, and may not pay much attention to them. However, in all seriousness, it is better for everyone to be careful and abide by local regulations.
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Canada: Purchasing without paying taxes is illegal
Similarly, international students studying in Canada should also pay attention to the following situations, which are illegal:
1 Purchasing in large quantities without paying taxes is illegal
Many international students will be joked by their relatives and friends, "Just buy later." Looking for you." However, Canadian international students may not have this convenience, and the risks are high. Although Canada does not strictly prohibit "purchasing on behalf of others", many people use purchasing agents to avoid tariffs and get benefits. Caught in Canada, this could lead to a prison sentence.
"Overseas purchases are not illegal, but tax evasion is a crime." According to Canadian Customs regulations, personal-use items worth less than RMB are tax-free. If they are resold at a profit, goods used for commercial purposes, no matter how small the amount, are not tax-free. The profits and losses of purchasing agents must be reported to taxes, otherwise they will be charged with tax evasion.
2 "Illegal work" is prohibited
Students studying in Canada can work off campus, but there are regulations on weekly working hours. Although Canada has not announced the specific industries in which they can work, it basically allows international students to work in any legal field of work.
But please note that only full-time students with study visas can work. Part-time students are not allowed to work. It will be considered illegal work and is illegal.
3 Even if you work legally, you have to file a tax return.
Students in China may not have the awareness to file a tax return. However, even if you are working part-time while studying in Canada, you must pay attention to actively filing a tax return every year, and declare your working income to the tax bureau on time every year, otherwise you will affects your credit record.
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Regardless of the United States or Canada, these academic "forbidden areas" must not be touched!
In addition to the above laws and regulations, there are also some academic regulations that are absolute "minefields" in North America. Don't make mistakes because of high academic pressure, and you will be lucky and it will be too late to regret!
1 Low attendance rate, NO!
Take Canada as an example. Canadian education has very strict management of students. The Canadian government spends millions of Canadian dollars every year to investigate students' attendance and performance status. Students in bad situations are likely to be deported.
In domestic universities, teachers at most criticize education and at most re-take courses. Students with low attendance rates are generally rarely expelled. According to a survey by , 10.9% of the total number of expulsions due to low attendance every year is not low, which is not a low proportion.
2 Exam cheating and dishonest behavior
The business social atmosphere in North America is very strong, so credit is very important, and everyone's creditworthiness will have a record. Whether you fail to pay off your credit card or phone bill, it will be recorded on your credit score and have a great impact on your future life.
Academic integrity is also taken very seriously. If your cheating or dishonest behavior is recorded, you will be given a demerit, or even expelled , so your study abroad will basically be over. According to statistics, expulsions due to academic dishonesty, misconduct, and illegality account for 21.4%, 2.9%, and 1.9% of the total each year respectively.
Promise me, whether it’s cheat sheets, ghostwriting, or doing things with classmates, you won’t touch it, okay?
3 Violation of school rules
When studying in North America, students must abide by the school rules and disciplines of the school and cannot violate them at will. Many schools will also have their own unique regulations, so you can inquire before going.
It can range from taking photos of others without their permission, violating other people's privacy rights, to smoking and drinking under the legal age, or even fighting and causing physical harm to others. These behaviors should be avoided.
Finally, I would like to remind international students again, including parents visiting relatives, that they must avoid the above-mentioned "minefields" when going overseas. Students should concentrate on their studies, participate in more meaningful extracurricular practical activities, fully experience the multicultural life overseas, and truly realize their study abroad goals.
