An experience I will hold close to my heart August 13, 2025
By Andrew Z (Business, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/04/2025 to 05/10/2025 with
Chinese University of Hong Kong: Hong Kong - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned how to go out of my comfort zone and also how to interact with different people
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. |
For Business and Economic Elective Courses, classes were once a week lasting 3 hours per class. Classes consisted of many group assignments and large emphasis on final exams for grading |
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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? |
Cw Chu is connected with Brandeis. Double to triple rooms dependent on housing. CW CHU is a great dorm with great amenities, just far from most other things on campus |
| * Food: |
HK got good eats:) |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
There are many experiences and it is up to you to immerse yourself. The school offers interesting outings |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had a couple stomach issues abroad, the insurance was okay but the medical center was able to treat me but Hong Kong Healthcare is okay |
| * Safety: |
Safe |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Hong Kong is a beautiful city with so much to do, so much to explore, and such a vibrant culture that is so unique within Asia. As a city that is an international hub, it offers so many traveling opportunities, which I took advantage of |
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) |
Hong Kong has a large price range for things. budget well |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 0 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Analyze how much you spend in a week and plan forward accordingly |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Take intitiative to meet people |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
