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4.03 / 5 based on 82 reviews
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Sandy M
The Chinese University of HK, Hong Kong, China
Humanities, Undergraduate, Independent
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I think my English gets slightly better after exchange.
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Sandy M
The Chinese University of HK, Hong Kong, China
Humanities, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Since the prices are higher.
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Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Make good use of second hand bookstores.
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Sandy M
The Chinese University of HK, Hong Kong, China
Humanities, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Don't expect to see a lot real local Canadians!
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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
Hang out, hang out and hang out!
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Sandy M
The Chinese University of HK, Hong Kong, China
Humanities, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
Speech communication, Drama
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Enrolling smaller classes seems to be a better way to interact with local students.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Sandy M
The Chinese University of HK, Hong Kong, China
Humanities, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
That seems to be a better way to know the local culture.
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Personal comments
People are isolated since they have single rooms.
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Sandy M
The Chinese University of HK, Hong Kong, China
Humanities, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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