Hong Kong: it's like the US with more Asians Past Review
By Ashley L (Urban Studies and Chinese, Trinity University) for
Lingnan University: Hong Kong - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes. It was hard to budget which I should probably work harder on but overall it was a good experience.
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Classes were more relaxed and casual |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
OMIP was helpful |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
very oily |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
went to events around the city as a group of exchange students |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
It was safe but try to stay in groups of 2 or more |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100 usd |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | budget and know what you want to buy and how much you want to spend on food |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It is pretty easy to adapt just try to get used to the food by sampling some Chinese food prior to your trip. |
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