Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The Lingnan Program is Great. Past Review

By (Chinese Language, Literature, Trinity University) - abroad from 05/23/2015 to 07/10/2015 with

Lingnan University: Hong Kong - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Hong Kong is an awesome place. I really want to go back again, it was very worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Absolutely awesome - both professors were great.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Also awesome, friendly and accessible 24/7.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Dorms were clean, nice, and accessible, even if a tad small.

* Food:

Hong Kong food...it's always great. On campus isn't very tasty, though.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Not so much out where the school is, but in the city is much more fun.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I went to the Tuen Mun hospital, the doctors spoke good English and all was well. Four stars because it is a bit scary compared to US hospitals.

* Safety:

Hong Kong has a very low crime rate, it was safe.

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)

Hong Kong food is cheap! Well, it can be expensive if you want it to. But especially around Lingnan, it is easy to live on a cheap budget.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $490
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Find the small family-owned places, they are great.

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

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Food
  • Culture
  • It's Hong Kong!!!!
* What could be improved?
  • The class selection
  • Lingnan students aren't too social with exchange students
  • Lingnan cafeteria isn't too good
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Get an octopus card as soon as you arrive.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!