Category: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
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 ...
Not The Best Goodbye!
Most of you might be aware about the ongoing political situation in Hong Kong. Somehow, the situation in Hong Kong worsened over the last few weeks and the universities were unable to operate normally. Because of the rising tension, the students started leaving the campuses and even Drexel felt that it was unsafe for the ...
Hiking In Hong Kong
For those of you who might have read my previous post about the “Day Out In Hong Kong Island”, I had mentioned that I will be dedicating an entire post about the hikes in Hong Kong. Undoubtedly, Hong Kong offers a beautiful urban experience, but it’s amazing how you can easily find hiking spots with ...
A Day Out On The HK Island
Due to its stunning metropolis architecture, mesmerizing skyline view from various places and closely packed skyscrapers, the Hong Kong island is home to few of the best tourist attractions in Hong Kong. As HKUST is located relatively far away from the island, I didn’t find enough chances to visit and spend some time in the ...
Undergraduate Research And Career Opportunities
One of the major factors behind a successful study abroad experience is knowing a reason that primarily motivates you to study abroad. Because, if you don’t know why you want to spend an entire semester in a foreign land and a university, it becomes really difficult to make the most out of the opportunity. For ...
Sneak Peek Into The Campus
In my previous posts, I had tried talking about my specific experiences and learning at UST, which might apply to any study abroad program in general. However in this post, I will be more specific and talk about the amazing resources, opportunities, and food options on the HKUST campus. Those of you who have been ...
The Bell Curve!
When I decided to study abroad at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, one of my greatest reliefs was the pass/fail grading system to get credits. Which means that I had to just pass the class at my abroad university in order to get the equivalent course credits at Drexel. Seems exciting, right? Imagine ...
Getting Involved
Traveling abroad, especially for a semester-long exchange program, is definitely an exciting experience, but it may turn out to be disastrous if you fail to get involved with the local community. In the era of internet, you can always live, study, travel, and explore everything by yourself, but at times, having people around you can ...
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