Background Best University in Asia Top 25 in the world Hong Kong Island 22000 Students English Hilly…

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE… Lynsey Wallace. WHY GO ABROAD? Experience Experience Broadening horizons Broadening horizons Meet people Meet people New cultures.
Advertisements

Economy Report Japan. Card Type FeliCa China Hong Kong Octopus 14,000 Singapore Singapore* EZ-Link 9,000 Thailand Bangkok Bangkok Metro Smart card 350.
In China, Mr./Ms. should be added to last name. In the U.S., first names are used almost immediately right after the introduction. Introductions are often.
It is a lot easier to immigrate to another country with technology than in the past. The Vietnam war happened between Vietnamese people came.
Land and Agriculture of SE Asia EQ: Why is the land in SE Asia productive for diverse agriculture?
The Cost … … of Failure. What does it take to graduate? Graduation Requirements: Earn a minimum of 23 credits Pass the GHSGT or EOCTs (Classes of 2012,
1/ Australia 2/ Brunei 3/ Cambodia 4/ Canada 5/ Chile 6/ China 7/ Colombia 8/ Costa Rica 9/ Ecuador 10/ El Salvador 11/ Guatemala 12/ Honduras 13/
The Simple Past Tense.
© 2008 Brigham Young University–Idaho Welcome to International Services New Student Orientation Understanding your F-1 documents and immigration responsibilities.
THE SCHOOL TRIP OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS From Japan to Taiwan and From Taiwan to Japan.
From India to Seoul to Shanghai and Thailand to Tibet, Asia’s diverse cultures and landscapes are a traveler’s dream!
The Rise of Militarism Political tensions increased in 1928 Began to feel impact of Great Depression after 1929 U.S & Europe raised their tariffs (import/export.
Economic growth in developing Asian countries
Hong Kong Study Abroad Program (click on the screen to advance frames)
Study Abroad at CSUSM Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Common Misconceptions I can’t afford it I don’t know how to speak a foreign language It will delay my graduation.
Comparative Social Welfare. Objectives: l Understand comparative methodology l Brief overview of the welfare structure and development in East and West.
Prepared By Prof Alvin So1 SOSC 188 Lecture 26 The Rise of East Asia (III): The Economic Success of Hong Kong.
Abhinav - Australia Immigration Visas
Summer School 2011 USA,. 1. English B2.1 course What is it? Summer School program organized by FH Münster in cooperation with West Virginia University,
Chapter 8: Mixing Blood. Who are the Jews of the East?
Time Zones. What does noon mean in terms of what is going on with the Sun as well as what time it is? Noon is exactly half way between sunrise and sunset.
Whole School Attendance Whole School Attendance 94.64% Overall School Absence 5.36%
Chinese New Year By: Matisse Aras.
TESTY FLAGS eTwinning Project. ROMANIA Romania is a country located at the intersection of Central and Southeastern Europe, bordering on the Black Sea.
International Programs Office Opportunities to Study Abroad Kozue Isozaki
The Double Dip Recession in Asia Real GDP Growth (Annual Percent Change) (est.)2006 (est.)2007.
Introduction Part. Contents  Tourism development in the world  Tourism development in China.
WHERE EAST MEETS WEST. Facts about Hong Kong Special Administration Region of China Land Mass: 1,104 Km² Population: 7,182,724 (2013 Census) 95 % ethnic.
Joint HYI-NUS Doctoral Scholarship Program Professor Linda Grove Consultant Harvard-Yenching Institute.
1 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 27, 2008 Daniel Navid, Chief Executive Officer International Osteoporosis Foundation Osteoporosis and the role of IOF.
Small and crowded Hong Kong
Hong Kong Location of Hong Kong Located on China’s south coast on Pearl River Delta Situated in Southeast Asia Faces the Pacific Ocean in the east.
Accommodation The approximate cost of a shared room for a semester is £400 The approximate cost of a single room for a semester is £600 Shared kitchen.
Exchange Experience in South Korea KAIST Business School Lin Yang D Abhiram Sitakalin D
General Information: Hangzhou China – approximately 1 hour south of Shanghai Date: Monday 1 – Friday 5 November Why: educational, cultural and social.
Presentation to the APEC Finance and Central Bank Deputies Meeting Prof. Stephen Y. L. Cheung PECC Taskforce on Peer Assistance and Review Network PARNET.
Asia Pacific Student Services Association (APSSA) Student affairs / Support Service practitioners Diverse higher education institutions from around the.
Doing Business in Emerging Markets: Legal Trends and Tips Asia Pacific Dominic Gyngell Vice President and Regional Counsel Asia Pacific, Middle East and.
Finding a place to live: ● Districts ● Types of housing ● Dealing with a property agent ● Dealing with a landlord ● Dealing with your neighbours.
SOUTHEAST ASIA Physical Geography. COUNTRIES  Brunei  Burma(Myanmar)  Cambodia  East Timor  Indonesia  Laos  Malaysia  Philipines  Singapore.
The dilemma experienced by students coming from Confucian Heritage Culture (CHC) when referencing Presented by: Moli Yang & Sili Lin The 12 th International.
Walking in Austria. Austrian’s countryside Do you need fresh air and plenty of exercises? Are you tired of catching the trolleybus every morning along.
BME Studytour 2016 Hong Kong & China 11 april – 1 mei.
Wandering Paths of Life How I ended up teaching English in Central China.
SEOUL, S. KOREA PYONGYANG, N. KOREA KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
Unit9 Reading Singapore-A Place You Will Never Forget!
Travel Beeps An Online Mall for All Your Travel Needs
My experience and advice Heather Grigsby Programs Abroad Coordinator.
China India Thailand Singapore India Taj Mahal [''t ɑ : ʒ -mə'h ɑ :l]
ADVANCED LEADERSHIP SIAS International University Spring Semester 2014 Welcome!
Welcome to Hong Kong. Hong Kong Live it! Love it! Dynamic city with distinctive blend of East and West Shopping paradise Savory culinary cuisine Amazing.
The island at the heart of Asia welcomes you with our hospitality.
Visa Application Check Tool
Study Abroad at CSUSM Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
TERRACE FARMING - RICE. EAST ASIA CULTURAL AND PHYSICAL LANDSCAPES VIRGINIA STANDARDS OF LEARNING WORLD GEOGRAPHY.
East Asia Introduction
Xiamen – by Bcomm student James McNulty
2-1 BAU Demand Atit Tippichai APERC Workshop at EWG 50
How to Apply for New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarship
(Billions of U.S. Dollars)
What are the lead indicators telling us
The Grand Budapest Wondering
Around 70 programmes from 26 countries
In and On Unit 2 Busy morning.
Where …? Unit 2 Busy morning.
1B Unit 2 Means of transport.
Southeast Asia.
Where …? Unit 2 Busy morning.
MOVEMENTS OF THE EARTH.
Presentation transcript:

Background Best University in Asia Top 25 in the world Hong Kong Island Students English Hilly…

Hong Kong Hong Kong island, Kowloon and New Territories. One of the richest regions in the world. World’s best skylines. VISA + Currency – Halifax Clarity card.

Culture East Meet West Conservative + Friendly (Take initiative) No mercy in lifts. (fill until warning sound) Hard working individuals.

Academic Semester 1 st September – 14 th December 25 hours a week timetable. 25 hours homework. 91.3% 2 nd year result.

Accommodation 13 University Residential Halls! 400 pounds for 4 months (All inclusive) Single Room, Double Room, 6 people flat. Hall Spirit! (inter-hall competition)

Food! Cheap Diverse Whenever

Travel Accessible to China. Cheap Flights to Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Burma. New Territories! (Hiking/ Beach) Cheap Hong Kong Travel

Night Life!!! Lang Kwai Fang (Party Town) All inclusive Party. Boat Party

Other Information (1) You are expected to learn, very high standard! Strong support from University of Surrey. Don’t forget about your placement applications. Respect People Keep a copy of your address in Chinese for taxi drivers!

Other information (2) Always be careful when you are out there, because the same thing could happen to you!

Other information (3) Barbers in Hong Kong! They go the extra mile! I think this haircut took 2.5 hours.

The End! Question and Answer Session.