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EQUIS, PIM Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
HKUST, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, P.R.China
4.10 / 5 based on 72 reviews.
93% of students recommend
72 reviews
72 Language reviews of Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyPAGE: 1
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by Can, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
The two official languages in Hong Kong are Cantonese and English. I didn't learn or spoke Cantonese. Most courses were in English, everthing (incl. streetsigns, MTR announcements, official formulars, and so on) are always in both languages! Most people in HK speak or at least understand English. All of the academic staff is very profound in the use of the language. The young people in general, especially the students, speak English very well. Therefore I did not experience any language difficulties. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
 
by fodai, Ecole Française d'Électronique et d'Informatique, Paris, France
Computer Science/IT, myself
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
That part is a bit difficult since english and chinese are both official languages there. Most people speak english although cantonese is the language you will hear all around. But english is the medium of instruction. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by patinsh, Rouen BS, Rouen, France
Business Studies, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
Learned about Chinese culture and teamwork with Chinese people. No particular communication problem, since almost all students could speak english. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by stephan, International University in Germany, Bruchsal, Germany
Computer Science/IT, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
I tried to learn some basic phrases, but oftentimes failed to pronounce them correctly. Pronounciation was most difficult, but people generally appreciated my efforts to speak their language. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by xytse13, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Banking, Joint Study
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Did not speak it Personal comments:
communication with teachers and other exchange students is really great. Local students are rather shy. So just don't give up because they're really great when you crack their shell. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by huntas, Boston College, Boston, United States
Financial Management, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
Whenever someone didn't speak the language, I looked at it as an adventure. Couldn't have asked for more. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Michael, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Did not speak it Personal comments:
English skills of local students are not very advanced, that's also true for some professors. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by WANG, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
Biotechnology, Research Assistant
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
It was a good experience and opportunity learning Cantonese and improved oral English a lot This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Sebastian, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, ZAS
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
Sometimes difficult to book a trip, travel agencies are not really flexible and don't understand you quite often. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Gabriele, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Did not speak it How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Did not speak it Personal comments:
instruction and courses no problem, but in the city it is sometimes very difficult to communicate This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Giulia, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Did not speak it Personal comments:
it was no problem at all, everybody on campus can speak fluently english. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by dvonier, Universität Witten-Herdecke, Witten, Germany
Banking, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Did not speak it Personal comments:
English is sufficient, Cantonese not needed. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
