Reviews of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) | China

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xytse13

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Banking, Undergraduate, Joint Study

Languages

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 the local language

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 the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Did not speak it

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

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.

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xytse13

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Banking, Undergraduate, Joint Study

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Personal savings

Other sources of funding:

Other

Work opportunities:

I didn't explore any work options

Personal spending habits

Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing:

was more expensive than at home.

Food, Telephone:

was the same price as at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

none

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xytse13

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Banking, Undergraduate, Joint Study

Overall

I wish I had known...

No. Got pretty accurate info from former students and the host university.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

Go there. It'S create. Awsome location, tons of activities, interessting people and a hell of a time.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

Before you go to HK make sure you have sufficient funds. Live outside campus is pretty expensive. Take care that you have at least monday or friday off so that you have time to travel. HK makes a great hub to explore Asia. I've been travelling so much. If you're not interessted in it let another person take advantage of the location and prices. I can strongly recommend HKUST. You'll have the time of your life there.

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xytse13

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Banking, Undergraduate, Joint Study

Academic

Course recommendations

My academic experiences

Quality of courses

Variety of courses

Access to resources

Interaction with teachers

Interaction with international students

Interaction with local students

Personal comments

none

My opinion of the university assessment

Exams at end of course

Exams throughout the course

Essays and/or projects at the end of course

Essays and/or projects throughout the course

Overall

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xytse13

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Banking, Undergraduate, Joint Study

Student life

Describe host city:

Students equally interact with the local and student community

Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment

Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

I'd recommend to go to Club ING on Thursday and Pink Mao Mao on Wednesday. Lan Quai Fong and Wan Chai are always a good choice to go to.

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xytse13

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Banking, Undergraduate, Joint Study

Housing

Type of housing: On campus

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: On campus

Why?

Because of the amazing facilities and the other students.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

I think it's not worth paying for the very expensive apartments. I also advise against living in a bunk bed room as I did as the space is really small. A double room is pretty ok.

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