1. WINNIE HUNG COLLIN MCDERMOTT Azusa Pacific in Hong Kong

2. ORIENTATION – PART 2 Hong Kong Summer Exchange program 2012 Asia’s World City

3. Review - Background Hong Kong was returned to China after more than 150 years as a colony of Britain. This country is a fascinating interweave of just about every type of lifestyle. Your experience in Hong Kong will be one of the most efficient ways to gain a world perspective and cultural dynamic in one city.

4. History British Colonial Era 29 AUG 1842 was the date that Hong Kong formally became part of the United Kingdom under the Treaty of Nanking Before the treaty there was unsettling dispute between China and England due to Opium wars

5. History On December 8 1941, Hong Kong was invaded by the Japanese as British and Canadian troops surrendered to an overwhelming Japanese force. After Britain regained control of the colony after the war, the population sank from 1.6 million in 1941 to 600,000 in 1945.

6. History Cold War Era Hong Kong’s population recovered quickly as waves of migrants from the Chinese Civil war began to enter. During the 1950s, Hong Kong saw rapid growth in industry as it grew overwhelmingly with textile exports and expanding manufacture industries.

7. Governance Back to China’s authority in 1997 Sino-British Joint Declaration  (one country, two systems) “High Degree of autonomy as a special administrative region in all areas except defense and foreign affairs”

8. Legal System Hong Kong's legal system is completely separate from that of Mainland China. Hong Kong continues to follow the English Common Law that was established under British rule.

9. Becoming a Student of the City Hong Kong is the Gateway to all of Asia and the East. It is a multicultural city filled with almost every type of lifestyle and passion. Hong Kong provides a wealth of opportunities for those interested in. Business Language Fashion Art Cooking Entertainment

10. Campus and Program The Azusa Pacific University Exchange program is hosted by the University of Hong Kong. The program is designed to allow students to complete 12-14 hours of coursework in Business Liberal Arts Social Science World Politics

11. The University University of Hong Kong is located in a lightly populated residential area of Kowloon. The placement of the campus is ideal for those that may need a more time to adjust to the fast paced city life of Hong Kong. The Campus is situated near near major rail lines and bus transportation hubs. he HKU has high positions in various University rankings. According to QS World University Rankings 2011/2012, it was at 22nd in the world and the best in Hong Kong as well as Asia.QS World University RankingsworldHong Kong

12. The Campus

13. Campus map

14. Cost and Aid Semester: Summer of 2012 Program Fee: $3,650 per semester Undergraduate Tuition: $15,300 per semester Graduate Tuition: $1100 per credit *Airfare is not included in the program fee Azusa Pacific University has several generous financial aid programs, please be sure to contact the financial aid office to learn more about the support that is available to you.

15. Included in the Program fee Pre-departure meetings Seminars which include hotels and transportation Orientation abroad Housing Student ID Meals are not included. Students should plan to budget about $2,000 dollars for meals during their semester.

16. Overview SectionDescription 1 Housing 2Culture 3 Landmarks 4 Food 5 Transportation

17. Housing Living and commuting -Hong Kong is an extremely animated city and very densely populated. During your stay you will live and travel like a local which includes small apartment living and public transportation. -Students will always have access to campus recreation and can be placed at the University Residence Hall if they wish

18. Housing Transportation - The University and Apartment complexes are all located with a 2 minute walk from the MTR Mass Transit Rail) and KCR (Kowloon-Canton Railway). - The public transportation in Hong Kong is very inexpensive and extremely efficient and thorough

19. Housing City Life and Travel

20. Asia’s World City You Tube Link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCoyszi2i7s&fea ture=relmfu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCoyszi2i7s&fea ture=relmfu In Asia's world city, the unique fusion of East and West.

21. Culture - Language Cantonese & English are official Language Mandarin Metro – The next stop is …

22. Culture – Language Class Activity – Let’s practice our Cantonese

23. Culture – Language Activity Hello Strawberry Cheese Chocolate Bye Disney Sandwiches McDonald’s Pizza Hut Pizza

24. Culture - People Hong Kong people are ethnically Chinese.  Naturally lean towards eastern culture, but with a heavy western influence as well.eastern culture western influence  Many people in Hong Kong consider themselves as "Hong Kongese" or "Hong Konger" instead of "Chinese" as they feel like if they tell people they're Chinese….  People would think they are from mainland china, which, for many reasons, they do not like to be considered as "Mainland Chinese"

25. Culture - Holiday

26. Landmarks - Activity Kowloon walled City Repulse Bay Victoria Peak Victoria Harbor Lan Kwan Fong Tian Tan Buddha

27. Traditional Food

28. Hong Kong Food Currency activity Tax & tips

29. Transportation

30. Kowloon ferry

31. Transportation

33. MTR System

34. Class Activity Let’s plan your trip for your weekend!!!!

35. Upcoming Class Preparation before your flight Weather Proper attire Contingency plans Means of Travel