81 reviews
3.90 / 5 based on 81 reviews
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Johanna H
Overall
I wish I had known...
Don't bring any clothes! in fact, just bring an empty suitcase!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Wish I had taken the opportunity earlier, so that I could have spent longer time in HK or other country.
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Gemma M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Nightlife SOOOOOOOOO expensive, everyone drinks outside 7-11 before going into the bars.
Travel to SEAsia really cheap, going to bangkok for 4 days including a swanky hotel for only $400AUD
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Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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anonymous
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was a pity I could not get to learn more Cantonese, since all local students were always speaking this language when together. But I did have the chance to improve my English!
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Jean B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I spent more in nightlife because I went out more often! Same for telephone.
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Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Get a hall close to campus and supermarkets!! You will save a lot on bus fares!!
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thomas w
Academic
Course recommendations
there are mostly compulsory one hour tutorials for every class! so better take one class less than one too much! also to enjoy your exchange life
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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Doris S
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Not everybody speaks English as well as you might think, but there is always someone around to help you. Mandarin is of very little use.
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