Past Review
By Dianna H (Asian Studies/Civilization., University of Hawaii - Manoa) for
Chinese University of Hong Kong: Hong Kong - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Better knowlege that will last through my academic carreer.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Academics here is competitive and very rigirious. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They are very efficient and nice. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Housing here is much better than other locations I have visisted. That includes Taiwan. |
| * Food: |
The best in the world! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Hong Kong people are very nice. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Hong Kong is one of the safest cities in the world. I never worry about my personal safety. |
| 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
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Everyone can speak english here so practiciing Cantonese can be difficult. Also, never speak mandarine. Hong Kong people do not like it. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Hong Kong is not mainland China. Do not come here expecting to speak mandarine all the time. please respect the local culture. |
