Category: College of Computing and Informatics
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. ...
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 ...
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (maybe not)
America. The land of the free and home of the brave. My study abroad decision marked the start of many new beginnings, both in and out of Philly. I am privileged to have friends in America whom I met through my previous summer schools, and I will be reconnecting with them. One of my friends ...
Discovering Edinburgh’s Wonders
Being a history and culture lover, Edinburgh has always had a particular appeal for me. This city appears to whisper stories of the past from its cobbled streets to the magnificent Edinburgh Castle. I just took a trip to discover the best of Edinburgh, and this is a list of the top discoveries I made ...
Last Goodbyes
As I find myself at the end of this exchange semester, it’s impossible not to reflect on the journey that led me to Philadelphia, which was never really on my mind until earlier in April this year. Comparing the version of myself pre-Philly to the one now brings a myriad of differences, yet the same ...
Final few weeks down
Coming back from the road trip was a whirlwind of deadlines, tests, and the finals approaching. Despite this, I was not going to get that completely in my way for my final month at Drexel. A lot still happened, from basketball games to concerts and visiting new food spots in town, just spending quality time ...
The Road Trip: Part 1
To make our exchange experience a lot more authentically American, 6 of my friends and I decided to go on a 5-day long road trip. In Hong Kong, there’s no such thing as a road trip really. It’s so tiny that you can get to the other side of the city in less than 2 ...
The Road Trip: Part 2
Moving on with the rest of the road trip, the next part was to drive around Lake Erie towards Cleveland. Leaving the hustle of Toronto behind, we cruised towards Long Point, Lake Erie. On our way there we drove past a very small town that really felt like a scene out of Radiator Springs from ...
Navigating the Homesickness on an exchange
Embarking on a new chapter away from the familiar embrace of home can be both exhilarating and challenging. Homesickness, that nostalgic longing for the comforts of your origin, can cast a shadow over this adventure. However, the journey doesn’t have to be marred by melancholy. Here are some strategies, borne from personal experience, to overcome ...
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