Unforgettable HK Past Review
By Ron S (Finance and Financial Management Services., Syracuse University) - abroad from 08/11/2010 to 12/17/2010 with
Syracuse University: Hong Kong - Syracuse University in Hong Kong
Such an amazing experience. I want to go back!!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Classes are interesting and very easy. Chinese class is taught by two enjoyable chinese women. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Joff isn't the best and she can be hard to understand. Worst part of the program. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Wouldn't want to live anywhere else in HK. Such a local section with great food and access to things. Nightlife is far, however. Also, laundry and room service are free! |
| * Food: |
Great food that's super cheap! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Didn't really make many local friends but if you try hard you can become more involved with City U. Hung Hom is a very local area to live. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Only got sick once in Malaysia. |
| * Safety: |
One of the safest places in Asia. Not a single problem the entire trip. |
| 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) |
Food and transportation can be very cheap if you eat local chinese food. Lots of cheap things to do on weekends as well. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 50-75 dollars. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
Not very much. Everyone in HK loves speaking English to foreigners. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Can't think of anything... |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
