Exploring Asian frontiers: A multicultural extravaganza that I will never forget Past Review
By Jon G (Accounting, Illinois State University) for
University of Hong Kong / HKU: Direct Enrollment & Exchange
This was the best decision of my life. I'm so happy with my experience. I encourage other to go to Hong Kong
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. |
Everything was spectacular except for the grading system. The bell curve grading system made it extremely difficult for me to enjoy my travels while having to compete on a bell curve. |
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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? |
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| * Food: |
The best places to eat were Soho, Central, and Causeway Bay. Slightly more expensive but affordable |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Field trip to 2 Nursing Homes |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Hong Kong was very safe, clean, and had a number of modern health facilities |
| 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 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | The Budget I was supplied with was quite accurate |
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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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Walking a 10,000 Mile Road if Far Better Than Reading a 10,000 Volume Book- Chinese proverb |
