An Amazing Experience Past Review
By A student (Econometrics and Quantitative Economics., Tufts University) - abroad from 01/05/2012 to 05/25/2012 with
Tufts Programs Abroad: Tufts in Hong Kong
Definitely worthwhile. I was able to travel to multiple South-Eastern Asian countries that I wouldn't have been able to otherwise. I was also able to eat a lot of great food.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Classes were pretty serious in comparison to Tufts. A decent amount of homework and most classes were taught in a lecture style by the Professor. Grading in the quantitative classes were very competitive, most are by bell curve. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
For the most part the administration was fine. However, the restrictions and bureaucracy of HKU was pretty frustrating at times. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Dorms are pretty small and squished. |
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Food in around Hong Kong is very cheap and amazing. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Integration was somewhat difficult, but in general most people are very friendly. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
No health issues, but the system seemed accessible. |
| * Safety: |
Hong Kong is a very safe city. |
| 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) |
Food is extremely cheap, oftentimes cheaper to eat out then make your own food. Our stipend was enough to cover the food. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | ~550 HKD weekly |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | There are a lot of expensive restaurants in Central and Causeway Bay, but in general, the food in and around the University was very cheap. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
In general, English was spoken everywhere and most natives preferred to converse in English. Occasionally, Mandarin and Cantonese was used, mostly for taxis and minibuses. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | CHNS 122 (4th year Mandarin) |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Try to force yourself to use it whenever you're in public. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | When they say the grading is stricter, they aren't kidding. Be prepared for a bell curve. Some students from the trip got C's when they've never had any previously. |
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. |
Individual Course Reviews
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Principles of Management |
| Course Department: | Business |
| Instructor: | Derek Man |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Interesting class and Professor. A lot of group work and assessment with a ~20 page group paper due at the end. A lot of material but an enjoyable class. |
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