Friday, March 28, 2014
Clothing/shoes in Hong Kong for a tall guy?
Clothing/shoes in Hong Kong for a tall guy?
I am a college student ending my stay in mainland china. I hope to pick up some nice shoes and clothes. I need some place that fits a college students budget (pretty poor) and fits someone my size (2meters/6'4 and size 12 shoes/54 I think). I don't really mind knock offs so long as they look nice. Thanks! nice 'n slim. keep the answers rolling! Also, I'm staying on Hong Kong Island... so i don't really wanna go further than kowloon.
China - 4 Answers
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For shoes and sports stuff you can check the Adidas outlets (Tanka) in Hunghom or North Point. They have a good selection of mainly Adidas owned brands. They have some large sizes too. For business shoes check with Rockport in HK directly. They can tell you what sizes they have in Hong Kong and where to pick them up. It's no problem in HK when you know where.
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4 westerner's size.... u better go to Zara, H & M. they serve European size. my bro = 6'3".... he can easily get clothes there. n shoes.... size 12. probably european brands again. as we do not hv 12 in normal shop i suppose. usually upto 11 or v less 11 & a half. anyway, can also try the Marks & Spencer. they serve UK size. n we hv an outlets mall in HK which sell discounted brands all yr round. u must try there. here's their website. http://www.citygateoutlets.com.hk/index.html
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Go to Causeway Place in Causeway Bay, go to some of the Japanese and Korean shops there, especially degrees. That is if you're just tall...if you're fat as well then you're kind of screwed as even the western shops don't carry much fat size.
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Given your size and your budget, it will be pretty difficult. Honestly. You may want to try Stanley Market. As far as large sized shoes are concerned, you may want to try also Citygate in Tung Chung (Take the MTR there - 30 minutes). The mall is basically all outlet stores, so your chances are higher there.
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Friday, March 14, 2014
International student buying a house in the U.S.?
International student buying a house in the U.S.?
Hi, I am an international student from Hong Kong and holding a student visa with me. I am planning to buy a house in the washington state which cost about $200,000. The reason I am buying the house is I really love this country and want to stay here forever. However, I am holding a student visa, does anyone know if I can get a green card if I buy a house and a car in the U.S? If not, can you suggest me any other way for becoming a U.S green card holder? Thanks very much
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Buying a house and car in USA will NOT get you a green card. The best way to go about this would be to study hard and get your qualification. Use this qualification to find work with an employer who would be willing to sponsor you for a permenant (or work) visa. If I am correct, your study visa should also allow you to work a limited job while you study - try to find an employer in your area of study who would be willing to sponsor you for a working visa when your studying is over. Alternatives are to start your own business that will open up jobs for American citizens. This can get you a green card. Also, if you invest (A LOT, and I mean A LOT) of money into an American business, this can also qualify you for a green card.
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Hi, I am an international student from Hong Kong and holding a student visa with me. I am planning to buy a house in the washington state which cost about $200,000. The reason I am buying the house is I really love this country and want to stay here forever. However, I am holding a student visa, does anyone know if I can get a green card if I buy a house and a car in the U.S? If not, can you suggest me any other way for becoming a U.S green card holder? Thanks very much
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Buying a house and car in USA will NOT get you a green card. The best way to go about this would be to study hard and get your qualification. Use this qualification to find work with an employer who would be willing to sponsor you for a permenant (or work) visa. If I am correct, your study visa should also allow you to work a limited job while you study - try to find an employer in your area of study who would be willing to sponsor you for a working visa when your studying is over. Alternatives are to start your own business that will open up jobs for American citizens. This can get you a green card. Also, if you invest (A LOT, and I mean A LOT) of money into an American business, this can also qualify you for a green card.
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Friday, March 7, 2014
Mcdojang or not Mcdojang located in Hong Kong?
Mcdojang or not Mcdojang located in Hong Kong?
I asked a similar question earlier on this morning, but the answers I got back were a little off topic, probably because I didn't exactly phrase the question the way I meant it. Anyways, I have been taking ITF (International Taekwondo Federation) styled taekwondo for over 2 years and am very pleased with the results. I have also signed up for WTF (World Taekwondo Federation)taekwondo as my school requires all year 10/sophomore students to partake and continue a new sport for a period of one year. The place where I take my lessons in are very different to what I am used to and after reading several "99% of all taekwondo places are mcdojans"websitesI am beginning to worry if I am being cheated. I have been going there for ten months now and am getting my green belt tomorrow (that is three belts away from a white belt and six belts away from a black belt). The test costs $30, each lesson is $5 for 90 minutes and the new belt costs $4.5.I also have to buy equpiment after reaching green belt (as sparring becomes a neccessary component) and it costs $100 forbody armour (hogu), paddle, helmet, arm and leg proctectors and a groin protector.Joining the Hong Kong Taekwondo Association also becomes complusory and joining costs me $12 but its a one time payment. The classes need to be paid for every 3 months. The worst thing I fear for is that this WTF gym is a franchise- with more than 15 gyms throughout Hong Kong. There is 4 teachers in my class and 17 students. The youngest teacher is 23 and holds a 1st dan. The eldest is in his late thirties and is 5th dan. We do flexing in class, kicking, poomsae (fighting patterns) and some sparring. We are also taught to defend ourselves against rapists and lightly armed attacks (knives but no guns). According to your instincts, do you think I am attending a Macdojang and not getting what I am paying for? I do feel that I am noticeably fitter but don't know if learning this stuff will help me in an actual situation.... Thanks P.S. Please do not ask me why I am not doing kung fu...I am quarter Korean and really want to experience its culture by learning taekwondo. That and I used to learn Wing Chun anyways :P
Martial Arts - 2 Answers
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Since you don't want me to ask about why you are doing TKD, I can only offer the same comments about your Dojang, as I did in answering your first question. There seem to be several things that don't feel right about your dojang. I suggest you re-read my previous answer, and ignore the part about why TKD. Best of Luck! Edit: If your dojang is a franchise with 15 branches, that is a very bad sign. I've yet to see any TKD or karate franchise that is not a belt Mill/McDojo/McDojang. ...
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Thats why i always advise people to research the schools, their instructors, and their lineages before joining a school.
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I asked a similar question earlier on this morning, but the answers I got back were a little off topic, probably because I didn't exactly phrase the question the way I meant it. Anyways, I have been taking ITF (International Taekwondo Federation) styled taekwondo for over 2 years and am very pleased with the results. I have also signed up for WTF (World Taekwondo Federation)taekwondo as my school requires all year 10/sophomore students to partake and continue a new sport for a period of one year. The place where I take my lessons in are very different to what I am used to and after reading several "99% of all taekwondo places are mcdojans"websitesI am beginning to worry if I am being cheated. I have been going there for ten months now and am getting my green belt tomorrow (that is three belts away from a white belt and six belts away from a black belt). The test costs $30, each lesson is $5 for 90 minutes and the new belt costs $4.5.I also have to buy equpiment after reaching green belt (as sparring becomes a neccessary component) and it costs $100 forbody armour (hogu), paddle, helmet, arm and leg proctectors and a groin protector.Joining the Hong Kong Taekwondo Association also becomes complusory and joining costs me $12 but its a one time payment. The classes need to be paid for every 3 months. The worst thing I fear for is that this WTF gym is a franchise- with more than 15 gyms throughout Hong Kong. There is 4 teachers in my class and 17 students. The youngest teacher is 23 and holds a 1st dan. The eldest is in his late thirties and is 5th dan. We do flexing in class, kicking, poomsae (fighting patterns) and some sparring. We are also taught to defend ourselves against rapists and lightly armed attacks (knives but no guns). According to your instincts, do you think I am attending a Macdojang and not getting what I am paying for? I do feel that I am noticeably fitter but don't know if learning this stuff will help me in an actual situation.... Thanks P.S. Please do not ask me why I am not doing kung fu...I am quarter Korean and really want to experience its culture by learning taekwondo. That and I used to learn Wing Chun anyways :P
Martial Arts - 2 Answers
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Since you don't want me to ask about why you are doing TKD, I can only offer the same comments about your Dojang, as I did in answering your first question. There seem to be several things that don't feel right about your dojang. I suggest you re-read my previous answer, and ignore the part about why TKD. Best of Luck! Edit: If your dojang is a franchise with 15 branches, that is a very bad sign. I've yet to see any TKD or karate franchise that is not a belt Mill/McDojo/McDojang. ...
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Thats why i always advise people to research the schools, their instructors, and their lineages before joining a school.
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Saturday, March 1, 2014
What Chinese city would you recommend for an American student to study abroad in?
What Chinese city would you recommend for an American student to study abroad in?
I have a very low understanding of Mandarin now but am taking a class in it so I will have time to improve before I leave. Which city would help me learn Mandarin while still being the most english-friendly city in China. I'm mostly looking at Beijing, Hong Kong, or Shanghai, but if you have other suggestions let me have them. Don't worry about me missing out on anything as I will visit all these cities while there. Only which is city is best to live in. Thanks! I really hope Zoe is joking.....
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tokyo, yo!
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Shanghai is more cosmopolitan and I think have a higher number of westeners (chinese version of San Francisco mixed with new york). Beijing is also a good city with plenty of universities to study in (and the olympics is being held there next year). Hong Kong is not really a good choice if your plan is to study mandarin, since english is widely used and cantonese is the spoken dialect on the streets, so you'll just end up confused.
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I always liked Xi'an,. Xi'an is an ancient capital almost in he geographic centre of China, away from the hectic export-zone coast. Moreover, there are four exact seasons in Xi'an, four different regions of food bordering it, the desert with it's dates and mutton, and dried fruits, the East with it's rice and seafood, the Northeast with it's flour and noodles, etc. Xian has it all, (albeit gritty and full of cars now)... There are also places like Ankun nearby where they still mine Jade, and Panda habitats not too far away, too, and don't forget the Terracotta soldiers... I'd head to Xi'an. Plus, their local college, where you may study Mandarin, is called, "Northwestern University" Still, , to feel much less isolated, Beijing, or Shanghai are at least trendy cities with more western ideas floating around, albeit costly... HongKongese understand Cantonese more than Mandarin.
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Well communication wise, Hong Kong would be a good choice since their signs are all in Chinese and English and many people speaks English. But learning Mandarin might not a good idea although the city offers Mandarin in their universities and the city is dominated by Cantonese speaking. I would say any of the Mainland cities would suit you learning Mandarin if you want to be in a Mandarin environment. But if you find Hong Kong better suit for you, then go ahead and take a tour at the world class city while you are there to learn Mandarin.
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i have heard harbin, heilongjiang (spelling??) is a huge university city as well
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also, Hangzhou is a very nice city; great food and and near many places of interest. Nanjing is another great city with many fine universities.
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Beijing, HK, Shanghai are great cities, but they are huge and it's easy to get lost in them. Smaller cities such as Suzhou or Nanjing and still big, but compared to Shanghai are much smaller. That way you still are in a normal town, not the middle of nowhere. Suzhou and Nanjing are really close to Shanghai, about 3 hour car ride. Both cities are very similar. Suzhou is a great city to live and study in. You'll probably be at Suzhou University, the major college in Suzhou. It has a great location in the middle of the city and it's close to almost everything. It campus has a very relaxed atmosphere because it combines the old history and the modern renovations. There are a lot of international students that study there, especially from Japan and Korea. Suzhou is a great historical city with canals throughout the city. There are imperial gardens and it's close to Tai lake--a relaxing place a few hours outside the city. Public transportation is great in Suzhou. There are a lot of buses and come around often, but they can get really really crowded. The best thing would be a moped because the city is relatively big in area. The weather is humid and hot during the summer time and cold in the winter. You don't need to take a lot of things because you can just buy them in Suzhou. Since the exchange rate is so good for one USD, things are very cheap and you can find everything from Colgate toothpaste to Pringle's potato chips.
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For your own convience, i would choose Hong Kong. But they speak cantonese there. Most people understand english. if you want a mandarin speaking city, i would recommend shanghai. Its probably the closest thing to hong kong.
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Dalian Hangzhou Qingdau
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David, Try cities in northern China cz' its dialect is the closest to standard mandarin. When you are learning a language, you want to practice it as much as possible, right? Beijing is the best place. It has the best universities in China, a good size of expat population and diverse culture. You will never get bored. But it could be very expensive too. Cheaper choices are Harbin, Dalian, Shenyang and Changchun. The major drawback of northern cities is the weather and pollution. Southern cities have less pollution, but their dialects are very different from mandarin.
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I have a very low understanding of Mandarin now but am taking a class in it so I will have time to improve before I leave. Which city would help me learn Mandarin while still being the most english-friendly city in China. I'm mostly looking at Beijing, Hong Kong, or Shanghai, but if you have other suggestions let me have them. Don't worry about me missing out on anything as I will visit all these cities while there. Only which is city is best to live in. Thanks! I really hope Zoe is joking.....
China - 10 Answers
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tokyo, yo!
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Shanghai is more cosmopolitan and I think have a higher number of westeners (chinese version of San Francisco mixed with new york). Beijing is also a good city with plenty of universities to study in (and the olympics is being held there next year). Hong Kong is not really a good choice if your plan is to study mandarin, since english is widely used and cantonese is the spoken dialect on the streets, so you'll just end up confused.
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I always liked Xi'an,. Xi'an is an ancient capital almost in he geographic centre of China, away from the hectic export-zone coast. Moreover, there are four exact seasons in Xi'an, four different regions of food bordering it, the desert with it's dates and mutton, and dried fruits, the East with it's rice and seafood, the Northeast with it's flour and noodles, etc. Xian has it all, (albeit gritty and full of cars now)... There are also places like Ankun nearby where they still mine Jade, and Panda habitats not too far away, too, and don't forget the Terracotta soldiers... I'd head to Xi'an. Plus, their local college, where you may study Mandarin, is called, "Northwestern University" Still, , to feel much less isolated, Beijing, or Shanghai are at least trendy cities with more western ideas floating around, albeit costly... HongKongese understand Cantonese more than Mandarin.
4 :
Well communication wise, Hong Kong would be a good choice since their signs are all in Chinese and English and many people speaks English. But learning Mandarin might not a good idea although the city offers Mandarin in their universities and the city is dominated by Cantonese speaking. I would say any of the Mainland cities would suit you learning Mandarin if you want to be in a Mandarin environment. But if you find Hong Kong better suit for you, then go ahead and take a tour at the world class city while you are there to learn Mandarin.
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i have heard harbin, heilongjiang (spelling??) is a huge university city as well
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also, Hangzhou is a very nice city; great food and and near many places of interest. Nanjing is another great city with many fine universities.
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Beijing, HK, Shanghai are great cities, but they are huge and it's easy to get lost in them. Smaller cities such as Suzhou or Nanjing and still big, but compared to Shanghai are much smaller. That way you still are in a normal town, not the middle of nowhere. Suzhou and Nanjing are really close to Shanghai, about 3 hour car ride. Both cities are very similar. Suzhou is a great city to live and study in. You'll probably be at Suzhou University, the major college in Suzhou. It has a great location in the middle of the city and it's close to almost everything. It campus has a very relaxed atmosphere because it combines the old history and the modern renovations. There are a lot of international students that study there, especially from Japan and Korea. Suzhou is a great historical city with canals throughout the city. There are imperial gardens and it's close to Tai lake--a relaxing place a few hours outside the city. Public transportation is great in Suzhou. There are a lot of buses and come around often, but they can get really really crowded. The best thing would be a moped because the city is relatively big in area. The weather is humid and hot during the summer time and cold in the winter. You don't need to take a lot of things because you can just buy them in Suzhou. Since the exchange rate is so good for one USD, things are very cheap and you can find everything from Colgate toothpaste to Pringle's potato chips.
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For your own convience, i would choose Hong Kong. But they speak cantonese there. Most people understand english. if you want a mandarin speaking city, i would recommend shanghai. Its probably the closest thing to hong kong.
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Dalian Hangzhou Qingdau
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David, Try cities in northern China cz' its dialect is the closest to standard mandarin. When you are learning a language, you want to practice it as much as possible, right? Beijing is the best place. It has the best universities in China, a good size of expat population and diverse culture. You will never get bored. But it could be very expensive too. Cheaper choices are Harbin, Dalian, Shenyang and Changchun. The major drawback of northern cities is the weather and pollution. Southern cities have less pollution, but their dialects are very different from mandarin.
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