Comments on: 7 reasons to study abroad in Hong Kong http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-reasons-to-study-abroad-in-hong-kong/ travel culture worldwide Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:30:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Erik http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-reasons-to-study-abroad-in-hong-kong/#comment-74758 Erik Tue, 10 May 2011 11:42:13 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=61#comment-74758 Hi anthony, I am very impress that you actually mention must of both good and bad REAL facts of studying in HK. I've been studying here for 2 years already and I should say that (in my opinion) this is not a good place for studying. It was the worst decision of my life. I know that is sad. But honestly, I do not feel regrets, because after all this time I have been learning a lot in many aspects. I really love HK, but I do not like the education system at all. The students are not allow to think critically, there are no space for new ideas. And the students already know that, so they never participate in class, they just know how to follow (over-defined) instructions and memorize everything. The english level is quite disappointing. (even the professor's). I am not english native speaker, so I was expecting to improve it along the way, but that is not happening. Most of the time my classmates speak cantonese and since my programme is full time, I got no much free time to go out and socialize with foreigners. I also wanted to learn Mandarin, but actually almost nobody want to use it in HK. So its almost as learning it anywhere else. Although you can learn cantonese, it may not be as useful as mandarin (unless you decided to reside and work in HK). Anyways, I hope you get the idea of my experience in HK. If I can help you with something, just let me know. Good luck! Erik Hi anthony,

I am very impress that you actually mention must of both good and bad REAL facts of studying in HK. I’ve been studying here for 2 years already and I should say that (in my opinion) this is not a good place for studying.
It was the worst decision of my life. I know that is sad. But honestly, I do not feel regrets, because after all this time I have been learning a lot in many aspects.
I really love HK, but I do not like the education system at all. The students are not allow to think critically, there are no space for new ideas. And the students already know that, so they never participate in class, they just know how to follow (over-defined) instructions and memorize everything.
The english level is quite disappointing. (even the professor’s). I am not english native speaker, so I was expecting to improve it along the way, but that is not happening. Most of the time my classmates speak cantonese and since my programme is full time, I got no much free time to go out and socialize with foreigners.
I also wanted to learn Mandarin, but actually almost nobody want to use it in HK. So its almost as learning it anywhere else. Although you can learn cantonese, it may not be as useful as mandarin (unless you decided to reside and work in HK).

Anyways, I hope you get the idea of my experience in HK. If I can help you with something, just let me know.

Good luck!

Erik

]]> By: Nick http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-reasons-to-study-abroad-in-hong-kong/#comment-42332 Nick Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:01:09 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=61#comment-42332 Helloooo everyone! (if everyone is still reading this post...) I really like this article, I'm going to study at HK PolyU in august this year for a semester and, as I'm sure many of you have encountered, reading anything about somewhere you're about to travel to whether to travel, to study or even to live just sets the butterflies in your stomach flying! I'm interested by the points about being difficult to learn mandarin there, I'm going to be taking 'elementary mandarin' (I chose it over elementary cantonese--bad decision??) so we will see how that goes! I'm writing a blog at http://nicksjourneytohk.blogspot.com/ where I will be charting my progress... it might end up being not a very long blog. haa :) Helloooo everyone! (if everyone is still reading this post…)

I really like this article, I’m going to study at HK PolyU in august this year for a semester and, as I’m sure many of you have encountered, reading anything about somewhere you’re about to travel to whether to travel, to study or even to live just sets the butterflies in your stomach flying!

I’m interested by the points about being difficult to learn mandarin there, I’m going to be taking ‘elementary mandarin’ (I chose it over elementary cantonese–bad decision??) so we will see how that goes! I’m writing a blog at http://nicksjourneytohk.blogspot.com/ where I will be charting my progress… it might end up being not a very long blog. haa :)

]]> By: Winnie http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-reasons-to-study-abroad-in-hong-kong/#comment-42074 Winnie Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:30:14 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=61#comment-42074 sites/articles like these make me happy! Wow, I visited hongkong 2 years ago and the energy was amazing! I wish I could have the opportunity to study there, but I guess having a Canadian degree is more recognized... so I'll probably just stay here. But I am really interested in making a step into the Hongkong film industry, as it (seems to) lack. Anyway, let's hope I get to experience the student in hongkong thing sometime, perhaps in a summer program! :) sites/articles like these make me happy!
Wow, I visited hongkong 2 years ago and the energy was amazing! I wish I could have the opportunity to study there, but I guess having a Canadian degree is more recognized… so I’ll probably just stay here. But I am really interested in making a step into the Hongkong film industry, as it (seems to) lack. Anyway, let’s hope I get to experience the student in hongkong thing sometime, perhaps in a summer program! :)

]]> By: Photo Essay: Santa Claus Around the World http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-reasons-to-study-abroad-in-hong-kong/#comment-41313 Photo Essay: Santa Claus Around the World Thu, 23 Dec 2010 02:43:20 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=61#comment-41313 [...] World Carnival Hong Kong Read more: 7 Reasons to Study Abroad in Hong Kong Photo: tom@hk | [...] [...] World Carnival Hong Kong Read more: 7 Reasons to Study Abroad in Hong Kong Photo: tom@hk | [...]

]]> By: Vlad http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-reasons-to-study-abroad-in-hong-kong/#comment-39001 Vlad Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:46:57 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=61#comment-39001 Check out SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design); it offers both Bachelor's and Master's U.S. degrees in it's new Hong Kong campus. Scholarships are also available. You can watch a brief overview video of SCAD at our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/aboutscad Best of luck! 'V Check out SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design); it offers both Bachelor’s and Master’s U.S. degrees in it’s new Hong Kong campus. Scholarships are also available.

You can watch a brief overview video of SCAD at our YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/aboutscad

Best of luck!
‘V

]]> By: James http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-reasons-to-study-abroad-in-hong-kong/#comment-41052 James Sat, 04 Dec 2010 08:10:01 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=61#comment-41052 Have any undergraduate business students gone to hong kong for study abroad? I plan on studying abroad in hong kong in the next year or so. I'm an accounting major and I want to take as much advantage of the opportunity as i possibly can. What are beneficial things I can do in hong kong in terms of a undergraduate business student. I want to network and capitalize on the experience as much as i can. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY ADVICE? Like business seminars, IFRS classes, professional lectures, etc Have any undergraduate business students gone to hong kong for study abroad?
I plan on studying abroad in hong kong in the next year or so. I’m an accounting major and I want to take as much advantage of the opportunity as i possibly can. What are beneficial things I can do in hong kong in terms of a undergraduate business student. I want to network and capitalize on the experience as much as i can. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY ADVICE? Like business seminars, IFRS classes, professional lectures, etc

]]> By: Hansel Dobbs http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-reasons-to-study-abroad-in-hong-kong/#comment-39947 Hansel Dobbs Sun, 24 Oct 2010 21:12:43 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=61#comment-39947 I studied abroad at Hong Kong Baptist University in Spring of 2000. I got to see the New Year 2000 there and all the fireworks. What an amazing city full of experiences in such a small area. I put Hong Kong right up there with New York in terms of overall experiential cities. The sites, sounds, smells, and energy is incredible. I studied abroad at Hong Kong Baptist University in Spring of 2000. I got to see the New Year 2000 there and all the fireworks. What an amazing city full of experiences in such a small area. I put Hong Kong right up there with New York in terms of overall experiential cities. The sites, sounds, smells, and energy is incredible.

]]> By: Photo Essay: World’s Most Impressive Bridges, Vol. 2 http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-reasons-to-study-abroad-in-hong-kong/#comment-39254 Photo Essay: World’s Most Impressive Bridges, Vol. 2 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:50:51 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=61#comment-39254 [...] Tsing Ma Bridge, China The Tsing Ma connects two of Hong Kong’s islands and is an important piece in the expressway that runs from Lantau to the [...] [...] Tsing Ma Bridge, China The Tsing Ma connects two of Hong Kong’s islands and is an important piece in the expressway that runs from Lantau to the [...]

]]> By: Tatiana http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-reasons-to-study-abroad-in-hong-kong/#comment-39000 Tatiana Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:40:30 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=61#comment-39000 Hello everyone, i want to study photography abroad( i am a citizen of Russia) and came across this topic. By any chance could anyone tell me about some universities/colleges of photography in HK in English? Thank you very much in advance! Hello everyone,
i want to study photography abroad( i am a citizen of Russia) and came across this topic.
By any chance could anyone tell me about some universities/colleges of photography in HK in English?
Thank you very much in advance!

]]> By: Anthony http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-reasons-to-study-abroad-in-hong-kong/#comment-37782 Anthony Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:51:18 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=61#comment-37782 Hi all, I was researching around the net to gather info about studying in HK and I found this blog. I think my post here will be a lil late, but just wanna gather more opinions. I have hearing more negative comments than postive ones about studying in HK. Many advised me NOT to go HK to study because: 1) The culture there is not really good. 2) The cost of living there is SUPER high. 3) The air is very polluted 4) General public doesn't really recognised undergrad degree from HK 5) English would go down the drain 6) Too stressful as competition is very strong But, I've also gathered some positive points other than what were mentioned above. 1) HK is a financial hub and many corporate would have ties with the universities in HK. 2) Would be a good place to study if one wants to development career in Asia. Alright, all these are just opinions that I gathered from others but it doesn't mean that I agree to them simply because i don't know the fact. So, I hope someone who had studied in HK tell me the truth and be frank. I just wanna to know what and how my life and future would be if I study in HK. Please be frank and honest. FYI, I received admission offer from HKU. Thank you for your assistance. Blessings, Anthony Hi all,

I was researching around the net to gather info about studying in HK and I found this blog. I think my post here will be a lil late, but just wanna gather more opinions.

I have hearing more negative comments than postive ones about studying in HK. Many advised me NOT to go HK to study because:
1) The culture there is not really good.
2) The cost of living there is SUPER high.
3) The air is very polluted
4) General public doesn’t really recognised undergrad degree from HK
5) English would go down the drain
6) Too stressful as competition is very strong

But, I’ve also gathered some positive points other than what were mentioned above.
1) HK is a financial hub and many corporate would have ties with the universities in HK.
2) Would be a good place to study if one wants to development career in Asia.

Alright, all these are just opinions that I gathered from others but it doesn’t mean that I agree to them simply because i don’t know the fact.

So, I hope someone who had studied in HK tell me the truth and be frank. I just wanna to know what and how my life and future would be if I study in HK. Please be frank and honest.

FYI, I received admission offer from HKU.

Thank you for your assistance.

Blessings,
Anthony

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