I'm Italian student of architecture. I'm working on Hong Kong.?
You know you recommend detailed site about the urban planning of the city? including Skyway, subway, escalator, buildings. I am very interested regards feng shui and its link with the architecture of the town. sorry my bad English. thanks!
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hi if you are living in hong kong ,if you want to read about this things go to hong kong public library's' libraries all over the city .their are lots of books.you can get lots of informations
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
Which is better for students, Japan (Kyoto) or Hong Kong?
Which is better for students, Japan (Kyoto) or Hong Kong?
In 2011 I have the option of going to either Japan or Hong Kong for a year, as part of my course at University. I'm currently enrolled for the year in Hong Kong (Uni of Hong Kong), but am considering asking to change to the year in Japan (Kyoto University) for a year. Which is a better place for a student to live for a year? Quite into anime and can speak some Japanese, but also into Chinese culture (minus the communism) and can speak some Mandarin (I know - Hong Kong and Cantonese). Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Wow, what a difficult question. It really depends on what you consider "better for a student" as these cities and cultures are very different from each other. What are your goals as a student? Are you simply looking for an international experience or do you intend to study the language? In Kyoto, you can obviously study Japanese, but in Hong Kong, you could study Mandarin, Cantonese, AND Japanese. You don't say where you are from but I assume you are a native English speaker, how much Japanese do you speak? Can you manage if most people outside your university do not speak English? In Hong Kong, pretty much everyone speaks English. This is not the case in Kyoto where the language is primarily Japanese although most signs at railway stations and tourist areas are in Japanese and English. In Kyoto many young people study English and are eager to practice their English skills with Westerners, but it is far different from Hong Kong where most people are fluent in English. Something to think about. Japan is the center of the universe when it comes to Anime, you can find it in Hong Kong as well but nothing like Japan. Hong Kong is the financial center of Asia. What are you studying at University, have you chosen a major yet? If you are a finance major, Hong Kong may be better for setting up future career options. If you are interested in art or history perhaps Kyoto is a better choice. It's hard to answer your question because so much depends on what you like. Do you have any possibility of visiting these two cities before making a decision? That would be the best advice I could give, because only you can know what feels right.
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Friday, October 14, 2011
Japanese or Hong Kong degree for a job in Singapore?
Japanese or Hong Kong degree for a job in Singapore?
I am an international student from Eastern Europe, who is planning to start career in Singapore. I have two options: Hong Kong or Japanese degree. Which one of them will be valued higher in Singapore? Which one will look better on my resume?
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why would you go to Singapore? as you are an eastern European i assume that you have got EU passport which legally allows you to travel, work, live and study in any EU country without any restriction.
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Hong kong degree. Singapore's standard of education is all British standard. Hong kong used to be a British colony until China decide to take over.
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I am an international student from Eastern Europe, who is planning to start career in Singapore. I have two options: Hong Kong or Japanese degree. Which one of them will be valued higher in Singapore? Which one will look better on my resume?
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why would you go to Singapore? as you are an eastern European i assume that you have got EU passport which legally allows you to travel, work, live and study in any EU country without any restriction.
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Hong kong degree. Singapore's standard of education is all British standard. Hong kong used to be a British colony until China decide to take over.
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Friday, October 7, 2011
Which universities in China/Hong Kong offer education in English for undergraduate students?
Which universities in China/Hong Kong offer education in English for undergraduate students?
I would like to study International Business in China or in Hong Kong and I was wondering which universities offer the program in English. I know about the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and about the Hong Kong University. Are there any other universities offering the program in English? Thanks in advance.
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Visit http://www.csc.edu.cn/en/admin/readarticle.asp?articleid=500
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Saturday, October 1, 2011
How do I get a Transit Visa to hong kong?
How do I get a Transit Visa to hong kong?
Im a Indian Student studying in U.S with a student Visa. Im travelling to India and have a transit stop in Hong Kong. I would like to look around the city, and would like to know how to obtain the transit visa?
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With an Indian passport you get 14 days on arrival in Hong Kong and do not need any visa before you arrive. This is an official HK government website: http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/hkvisas_4.htm
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
University of Hong Kong (HKU)?
University of Hong Kong (HKU)?
Is it really hard to get in if you went to high school in the US? They have criteria for people who want to attend for Hong Kong students, but what are the criteria to make it in for students in America?
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United States of America A. Students from high schools: The US High School Graduation Diploma; Passes in five Grade 12 courses, provided that at least 70% is achieved in each of these courses; and, either Advanced Placement (AP) Examination of the American College Board, provided that at least two subjects are passed at grade 3 or better; or a combined (verbal & mathematical) score of not less than 1100 in old SAT I. In and after March 2005, a combined SATI score of writing, critical reading and mathematics of not less than 1650 with a sub-score on essay writing of not less than 8. (Note: ACT and SATII are not accepted in fulfilment of the above requirements.) This site was not easy for me to navigate. http://www.als.hku.hk/intl
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
What is the average annual salary (in US Dollars) an English language teacher makes in Hong Kong?
What is the average annual salary (in US Dollars) an English language teacher makes in Hong Kong?
I am a college student now, and I am fascinated with Hong Kong, I even have a friend who is from Hong Kong! I was pondering what I wanted to do for the rest of my life and just yesterday I figured out what I wanted to do! I want to teach Hong Kongers how to read, write, listen, and speak English! Now, it is not the amount of money that I am concerned about, I just would like to live a happy financially secure life so that I could live in Hong Kong and also have enough money to fly back home to the USA to see my family. Also, I was wondering if there are any courses in Cantonese near the Galveston, Texas area, since that is where I am going to college now? Thank you for your answers, I look forward to reading all of them!
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I believe a lot of money$$$ run for your dreams
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Plenty of people teach English in Hong Kong and make enough to live on plus enough to fly home once a year. Naturally, the better qualified you are, the more money you will make. Instead of spending your time trying to learn Cantonese (a task much better undertaken in Hong Kong), you should concentrate on learning to teach ESL. You are unlikely to be able to speak Cantonese well enough to teach in the language for several years and there are plenty of Chinese who can do that. Your most marketable talent is your native speaking ability - something that cannot be replicated by a non-native speaker. Add this to some genuine qualifications in TEFL/TESL and you are good to go. Check out the numerous TESL sites online and get yourself qualified. Then offer your services at a discount rate to the local Chinese community. Actually teaching will give you a whole range of insights (and questions) that talking about it will never do. Hong Kong is an amazing city - you should visit no matter what you decide to do. Check out these links: http://www.utexas.edu/student/esl/training.pdf http://www.esl-guide.com/dir/texas/more2.html
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I'm currently teaching at a university in Hong Kong as an instructor, and I make around $3400 U.S. a month. However, I know some primary teachers who teach in the NET program and they earn around twice as much as that! Salaries are very good here. I don't know about learning Cantonese in Galveston. You might look for a private tutor, or buy some language learning books and CDs. For more information about teaching English in Hong Kong, try the websites below:
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The first thing you will need to do is get a TEFL Certificate. Most (if not all) schools in China will require a BA and a TEFL Certificate. I did a 4 week program in Prague that totally rocked and really prepared me for teaching abroad. I have been teaching in Prague for a year now and I couldn't be happier. Check out http://www.teflworldwideprague.com/ for more details. just make sure you don't get certified on line. It won't be recognized by any school worth being employed by. As for the money in Hong Kong, it is one of the best places to go if you want to save money. (I would try not to think of it in USD. You won't be making USD, and the cost of living there is different than in the US. You will want to compare your salary to the cost of living in Hong Kong. That will really give you a better idea of what you will have to work with.) Many teachers head over to Asia to pay off student loans or credit cards. A degree and a TEFL certificate is required if you want to teach in the following countries: Japan, Taiwan, South Korea. Those are the countries where you'll live earn a good salary. I knew a couple that taught in Japan for 2 years and saved $30,000. Typical salaries in Japan are about $2300/month but the cost of living is higher than the others mentioned. You'll still save a lot. In Taiwan you can earn about $1700/month and in South Korea and Hong Kong about $2200/month. Hope this helps, and GOOD LUCK! It is a super fun career choice!
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