Eating and studying in HK Past Review

By (Mathematics, Economics, Wellesley College) for

University of Hong Kong / HKU: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Most definitely.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

classes much bigger

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

okay

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

very intense dorm life, too much for me to handle

* Food:

difficult to order in Western if cannot read Chinese

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

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* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

pretty safe. felt all right walking around at night alone.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 1000 HKD
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Lots of shopping done in hK.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

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
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Food in HK
  • Travel in Asia
* What could be improved?
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