81 reviews
3.90 / 5 based on 81 reviews

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Smoin67
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because it means a great deal of independence. On campus housing is strictly controlled
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Personal comments
The aparment was fantastic,it was spacious, close to University, well equipped and secure
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Johanna H
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Definitely the cheapest alternative in one of the most expensive cities in the world!
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Personal comments
The easiest way to getting to know locals and become active in university life.
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Jean B
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Lan Kwai Fong on Thursday (ladies night), Friday and Saturday night. Wanchai on Wednesday night (ladies night). Hong Kong is amazing regarding nightlife!!
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Elisabeth S
Overall
I wish I had known...
no, maybe a bit of mandarin so that you don't feel illiterate all the time
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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

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Michael M
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The course was taught in my native tongue, so it wasn't a challenge. However, the concept of saving face prevents a lot of Chinese from even attempting to speak english.
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thomas w
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
partying happens in LKF and wanchai, travel a lot it's worth it! asia is great and explore HK itself there's a lot to see either
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