Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Hong Kong: Gateway to the East Past Review

By (Marketing., Trinity University) - abroad from 08/18/2014 to 12/23/2015 with

Lingnan University: Hong Kong - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I expected to learn mostly about a foreign culture. While this was true, I learned even more about myself. Immersion in a completely alien environment really lets you see your true colors.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The classes were not demanding, but they teach you a lot.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The administration was helpful and knowledgeable.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The dorm rooms are very small, but it is nice to get to live with a local. It really adds to the whole experience.

* Food:

There were many places on campus to eat, and they were not very expensive. There is also Western style food on campus, which helps when one gets tired of eating rice and noodles.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Lingnan is very integrated into the Hong Kong culture.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I was sick once, and there is a clinic right down the street.

* Safety:

I felt safer here than I have in any other city.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Asia is pretty cheap compared to the US.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Shopping in Hong Kong can be dangerously addictive.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Ease of travel (local and international)
  • Ease of classes
  • Diverse student body
* What could be improved?
  • Food
  • Hostel rules
  • Athletic facilities
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Travel, travel, travel. The accessibility to travel is great. Classes are not difficult, so take advantage of the opportunity.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.