Queen Mary University of London BSc Medical Genetics student Holly Jane Long says she feels grateful to be studying in Hong Kong this year as part of her degree, but interestingly experienced less culture shock than expected! My initial decision to study a BSc in Medical Genetics at Queen Mary was both completely spontaneous and honestly petrifying. Defying the cliché yet lifelong commitment to medicine I had been working towards from an early age meant not only a change of studies, but also a shift in my identity and perspective. Despite my fears, I … Continue reading Small Town to Hong Kong: In Search of Home-ostasis While Studying Abroad
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A semester abroad from studies abroad – Natasha Peters
"I have lived and studied abroad almost my entire life, yet going to Hong Kong was a new adventure for me" When I left London to start my exchange semester in Hong Kong I had no idea that it would so quickly become my favourite place in the world, nor that it would be so … Continue reading A semester abroad from studies abroad – Natasha Peters
Solo-Travelling – Cheng Hei Lam Samantha
I wanted to study abroad ever since I was small. All these years I've been day-dreaming about it by looking at stunning photos of landscapes on the web and imagining myself visiting these places. The day finally came and it felt so unreal. I felt I wasn't ready for the six months away from home, … Continue reading Solo-Travelling – Cheng Hei Lam Samantha
Why I chose to study in Hong Kong – by Maame
Name: Maame Serwaah Degree: BA Politics Destination: Hong Kong When: 2016/17 Institution name: The University of Hong Kong Why did you choose to study abroad? The main reason I wish to study abroad is to develop a greater sense of independence and self-reliance. Being brought up in London, I have always been dependent on my … Continue reading Why I chose to study in Hong Kong – by Maame