My Experience With Photography Class in Hong Kong
The instructor of this class was Birdy Chu (朱迅) and his photography philosophy emphasizes storytelling and the importance of capturing history. As one of the photographers who documented Kai Tak Airport before its closure in 1998, the following is one of his breathtaking works of the final day Kai Tak operated and showed how closely ...
Immersing in Hong Kong Culture via Various Workshops
The enriching aspect of a study abroad experience is immersing oneself in a new culture and learning about other people across the world. Here at HKUST, I have had multiple opportunities to participate in workshops and learn about various aspects of Hong Kong culture, and I would love to share my experiences with you all. ...
Celebrating the Hong Kong Establishment Day With a BBQ!
One reason why I chose to go to Hong Kong for my study abroad was due to my exposure from my Chinese class back at Drexel where I had to do research regarding a region of China of my choice to which I chose Hong Kong. Hong Kong fascinated me because despite it being a ...
Navigating Hong Kong With the MTR and the Octopus Card
Hello everyone, I am back again with my blog post from Hong Kong. This week, I want to talk about the public transit system of Hong Kong, the MTR (Mass Transit Railway), and the Octopus Card. The MTR and the Octopus Card are both super useful, and understanding how to utilize them will make your ...
5 Things to Pack When Studying Abroad in Hong Kong
As of writing this first blog, I have been at HKUST for about a week now. Now that I am here, I want to make a top 5 list of what you should bring to a study abroad program in Hong Kong. 1: Travel documents – This might seem obvious, but travel documents should top ...
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