Thursday, August 1, 2013
How is it to study abroad in Hong Kong?
How is it to study abroad 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!
Immigration - 2 Answers
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1 :
I loved living in Hongkers! Very dynamic, very competitive, constantly changing. One of the world's great cities. UHK is quite well regarded and tough to get into. You will have to apply and be accepted when you are old enough and are completing high school. Then, if you are accepted, you can apply for a student visa. As for your chances of remaining in HK after college, it is rather dicey, and becoming more so. And as for your "nervous nellies," well, you are only 15. By the time you finish high school and turn 18, you will outgrow some of that simply by being older and more experienced. But going to another country is always very demanding and difficult. The more mature and sophisticated you are, the easier that will be, even though nothing at all can ever prepare you for all of the surprises and adjustments that come with going to an unfamiliar place.
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Education in HK is highly competitive. Local students have to take various open exams and the schools would admit them based on their results. Schools (secondary or tertiary) don't casually accept transfer students. So you must have exceptional records in order to apply. Then you would apply for visa. Also, where would you live? There aren't many boarding secondary schools in HK but universities have dormitories. Being separate from family at young age could be possible but definitely not easy.
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