Studying abroad In Hong Kong is loads of fun! Past Review
By Amanda H (Quantitative Economics, Tufts University) for
Tufts Programs Abroad: Tufts in Hong Kong
It was definitely worthwhile
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I learn more at Tufts, and at Tufts, the teachers care more about teaching. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
HKU is too beaurocratic |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived with an American student, so I didn't get to practice any Cantonese. The rooms in R.C. Lee were old, small, and dirty. However, I hear that they are better in Starr Hall |
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Just average Hong Kong food |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Academically was average. Otherwise, it was an excellent and worthwhile experience. |
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* Health Care:
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| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Hall fees and paying for A/C...all dorm related expenses |
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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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Business students or students wishing to become more cosmopolitan and experience the big-city lifestyle. Students interested in Asia, but searching for a safe place would benefit from this program too. |
