How is it to study abroad in Hong Kong?
'm 15-year old Filipino student as of now (2008), and my dream is to be in Hong Kong someday. My father is Chinese and my mother is a Filipina, and I grew up here in Philippines. My father had just asked me if do I like to continue my studies in Hong Kong? because he sees better future for me in Hong Kong. He would make me study there if I can stay longer by myself. I'm matured and diligent student. Now, my dream is on my hands. I have the opportunity this time and I really wanted to grab it. The question is: CAN I? Even me, I can't answer. I'm afraid of being homesick and alone. What do you think are the obstacles that I may encounter. What should I do when I'm there already. How if you were I, what will you do? Can you please state your opinions and suggestions. Thanks!
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Going someplace new is ALWAYS scary... I first went from the US to Europe when I was 15 and I will admit that though I came to LOVE Europe, it was a MAJOR culture shock at first... Going somewhere new, even if it is your heritage, is a MIND ALTERING EXPERIENCE. It is a spectacular thing to be exposed to cultures that are different from your own... Even if the differences are slight... Different mind sets... Different food tastes... Different music... It all effects the way you think and really expands the boundaries of your mindset to include things you may never have even thought of if you had remained in your home area. Going overseas was THE BEST THING I ever did and I am SO HAPPY I did it when I was 15-21... when my personality was still forming... Being sequestered in your home area is a VERY limiting thing... Seeing ONLY one way of living day in and day out really closes your mind to the endless possibilities that is the human experience. Will it be scary as hell? TOTALLY... But that is half the fun... 15 is young to go to a place like Hong Kong… But if you have family there or can arrange a family to stay with so that someone is looking out for you then GO FOR IT! You never know if the opportunity will present itself again and if you don’t take this one now, you may regretted it for the rest of your life… NEVER hesitate to expand your horizons… Come visit us in Chicago, IL USA… Go see the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam… The Luvre in France! The beaches of Africa! Go to as many places as you possibly can because only then will you be able to see what the world is REALLY about!!
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Sunday, July 28, 2013
Sunday, July 14, 2013
How is it to study in Hong Kong?
How is it to study in Hong Kong?
I'm 15-year old Filipino student as of now (2008), and my dream is to be in Hong Kong someday. My father is Chinese and my mother is a Filipina, and I grew up here in Philippines. My father had just asked me if do I like to continue my studies in Hong Kong? because he sees better future for me in Hong Kong. He would make me study there if I can stay longer by myself. I'm matured and diligent student. Now, my dream is on my hands. I have the opportunity this time and I really wanted to grab it. The question is: CAN I? Even me, I can't answer. I'm afraid of being homesick and alone. What do you think are the obstacles that I may encounter. What should I do when I'm there already. How if you were I, what will you do? Can you please state your opinions and suggestions. Thanks!
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Im pretty sure you will get a higher salary in HK than in the Philippines if you decide to settle in HK after your study. But it's a matter of preference. There are always pros and cons. Like you earn more but you may have to separate with your family and old friends, being in an environment where people speak Cantonese not Tagalog. Of course you CAN if you want to. =] Obstacles: (Ranked) #1) Do you speak Cantonese? (ok this may not rank number one :p cos if u speak Eng you may still survive. In my class there's a girl from paki or india who doesn't speak a word in Cantonese, still she managed to get thru it) #2) Are you intelligent/diligent? (you need good grade to get into university in HK) #3) Are you amiable? (making new friends help you adapt a whole lot better!) #4) Are you financially supported? (Non-HK residents pay more cos it's kind of welfare thing for the locals, and also accommodation and things are more expensive than in the Philippines) #5) Are you mentally prepared for all the challenges you might have to face? (Not just mentally though, you NEED an actual, practicable, realistic PLAN before you go) Once again, it's a matter of your own preference. Everything's possible. Good luck =]
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I'm 15-year old Filipino student as of now (2008), and my dream is to be in Hong Kong someday. My father is Chinese and my mother is a Filipina, and I grew up here in Philippines. My father had just asked me if do I like to continue my studies in Hong Kong? because he sees better future for me in Hong Kong. He would make me study there if I can stay longer by myself. I'm matured and diligent student. Now, my dream is on my hands. I have the opportunity this time and I really wanted to grab it. The question is: CAN I? Even me, I can't answer. I'm afraid of being homesick and alone. What do you think are the obstacles that I may encounter. What should I do when I'm there already. How if you were I, what will you do? Can you please state your opinions and suggestions. Thanks!
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Im pretty sure you will get a higher salary in HK than in the Philippines if you decide to settle in HK after your study. But it's a matter of preference. There are always pros and cons. Like you earn more but you may have to separate with your family and old friends, being in an environment where people speak Cantonese not Tagalog. Of course you CAN if you want to. =] Obstacles: (Ranked) #1) Do you speak Cantonese? (ok this may not rank number one :p cos if u speak Eng you may still survive. In my class there's a girl from paki or india who doesn't speak a word in Cantonese, still she managed to get thru it) #2) Are you intelligent/diligent? (you need good grade to get into university in HK) #3) Are you amiable? (making new friends help you adapt a whole lot better!) #4) Are you financially supported? (Non-HK residents pay more cos it's kind of welfare thing for the locals, and also accommodation and things are more expensive than in the Philippines) #5) Are you mentally prepared for all the challenges you might have to face? (Not just mentally though, you NEED an actual, practicable, realistic PLAN before you go) Once again, it's a matter of your own preference. Everything's possible. Good luck =]
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Sunday, July 7, 2013
international student plans to study in the States?
international student plans to study in the States?
currently im studyin in hong kong. imma finish gr12 before gettin into US universities. do i have to take SATs as an international student? apart from TOEFL score, is SAT a compulsory test i have to take, like local students over there,as well?
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Yes, you'll have to take the SAT or the ACT (a different test that most schools also accept) in addition to the TOEFL.
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You will need to take the TOEFL but if you take SAT they can take it in consideration too.
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The University of North Texas can help! We offer almost 100 Undergraudate and more than 150 Graduate programs in a variety of fields. The application process for International students is pretty straightfoward. We require an application and application fee, proof of English proficiency (generally TOEFL), and official academic credentials in order to make an admissions decision. If you get admitted, we will require financial documents to issue the I-20, which is what you need to get your Visa to study in the USA. You can get more details about applying to UNT on our website: http://www.international.unt.edu/admissions/requirements/requirements.html Best wishes! University of North Texas, International Admissions http:/www.international.unt.edu
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Monday, July 1, 2013
The Anne Black - YWCA, Hong Kong?
The Anne Black - YWCA, Hong Kong?
It's a cheap hotel, located in on Man Fuk Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Just want to know if it's actually a good enough hotel for a student, who is going to stay there for only 4-5 days? Is the district safe? If not, are there any other cheap hotels?
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All of Hong Kong is extremely safe. There are no guns in Hong Kong, very little violent crime, and virtually no illegal drugs. The overall crime rate in Hong Kong, as in many east Asian cities, is 90% lower than in American cities. Tokyo, Singapore, Seoul, Shanghai, and Hong Kong are all the same -- you can walk down any of their streets at midnight and no one will bother you. Here are reviews of the Anne Black Hotel from people who actually stayed there. (see weblink)
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Kowloon is pretty crowded but nonetheless safe and plenty of places to go and visit. I usually stay at hostels in Kowloon and "most" of the times I've been there, I didn't have much problems. Contrary to BSherman's post, there will be people bothering you and offering you such things as KTV, and something else that sounds quite strange to me. Just politely decline to be safe, if you show slightest interest in their offers, they will not leave you alone. In my opinion, of all the cities, Singapore is the cleanest and safest, they have public caning and death penalty of hanging by the neck. Rules there are far stricter than anywhere I've been. Girls are able to freely walk the streets outside during midnight and not fear anything.
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