Hong Kong Treasures
Besides the breathtaking skyline and the endless shopping Hong Kong is often known for, there are many overlooked aspects that I think Hong Kong is not credited enough for. In this post, I will take...
View ArticleThe bad, the ugly
I hope that the title got your attention! There are expectedly struggles that we face when going on a study abroad/exchange program, and below are some of mine. 1.) Food. Sounds crazy right? The school...
View ArticleWhy Hong Kong is the best city for study abroad
As Northwestern students, we are lucky enough to have such a vast selection of study abroad partner institutions that we can apply for. (For the European students, they have an extremely competitive...
View ArticleAll Good Things Come To An End
It’s been a slow start since my return from Hong Kong due to the extreme weather that’s caused hundreds of flight delays and cancellations for all airlines. Luckily, I have made it to my cozy,...
View ArticleYou May Say I’m A Dreamer
But I’m not the only one. You’re reading this blog, aren’t you? Thinking about studying abroad? Well, I’ve been thinking about studying abroad, too. A lot. Perhaps an unhealthy amount. Fantasizing...
View ArticleWorldwide Wildcat Pride
After a fantastic week spent in the Philippines during a school break, I was dreading delving back into classes. With four midterms within a two week period after my return, I knew my adventures in...
View ArticleBREAKDOWN: Academics
Sometimes, I remember that I’m not just in Asia to travel and explore new cultures. When I do remember that I’m a student, this is what I find myself thinking about HKUST academics… View from the...
View ArticleDuality
East Meets West As Hong Kong was a British colony from the 1800s until just before the turn of the 20th century, it truly is a place where East meets West. The exciting and unique fusion of Chinese and...
View ArticleExperiential Learning
I’ve posted about academics, but I think we all know that the experiential learning is just as important in an exchange as the formal academics. I am lucky to have been studying in Hong Kong at a truly...
View ArticleThe Lasting Effect of My Time Abroad
As a fellow NU student and I finished up our travels at the end of December, we worried for our return back to the US and life at Northwestern. The fall was full of so many incredible and new...
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