Great Blast Past Review
By Matthew H (Management Information Systems, University of Hawaii - Manoa) for
University of Hong Kong / HKU: Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Hong Kong is a place where you'll see many things both similar and different from the US. you'll definitely notice some major cultural differences in your first couple days there. Sometimes it can be a little daunting, but it all adds to the fun.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
CityU provides a relatively standard education, pretty similar to UH. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Dorms are great place to stay, and best of all its cheap (only around $500-600 for the whole semester). |
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The dorm kitchen homey kitchen is decent and cheap, but try to get out and try some other food instead of relying too heavily on it. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Dorms, or at least mine, organized a couple activities, but there are tons of activities for exchange students to take part in (especially if Lorencio is still there) |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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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Language
| 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 live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Go on it, it'll be a blast |
