Hi everyone! Iām Christy and I am now halfway through my semester abroad! š Two months ago, I flew across the globe on a 12 hour flight to Hong Kong – I was nervous and very excited at the same
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Hello from Hong Kong!
10 things to do in your first week of studying abroad
Settle in If your accommodation allows it, try and arrive a day or two before induction activities to kick off. This will give you space to get over any jetlag and acclimatize to the new environment. You could also make
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I spent the summer at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) taking part in an exciting exchange programme that I definitely wonāt forget. I would like to share my experience with you and hope that you also
Read moreThe Boy in Brazil
The Brazilians haveĀ a famous saying; “O Brasil nĆ£o Ć© para principiantes”Ā meaning that Brazil is not for beginners. This motif became apparent even before I had arrived. Ever since I was young it had been a dream of mine to live
Read moreChinese University of Hong Kong (July session)
Dear Reader I am going to attempt to summarise my 5-week summer school experience in the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) in hopes that one day you, or someone you know, might find this blog entry somewhat useful in
Read moreAn unforgettable experience
I remember being told that your year abroad would be an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience. But in all honesty, the prospect of my year abroad seemed somewhat scary. Iād no longer be two hours away from home and I was SO
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