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Healthcare in HK
By Ellen Smith, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong One thing you don’t want to think about is should the worse happen what happens with hospitals? Luckily for you I’ve had to deal with both doctors appointments and hospital stays since being here so here’s how it works.
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Nearby Islands – Lamma and Lantau
By Ellen Smith, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong HK has a variety of islands close to it, with the main and most popular ones being Lamma Island and Lantau Island.
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Travelling from Hong Kong: Part 2
By Ellen Smith, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Student residence in Hong Kong
By Ellen Smith, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong One of the biggest struggles in studying abroad is ensuring you have accommodation and knowing where to live. At HKU, student accommodation is not guaranteed for exchange students however it is VERY likely so don’t stress about not having anywhere to live. Offers for accommodation tend to be released very late, I only heard around two weeks before I moved the details of my offer, so remember to be patient: no news is good news! There at many different residences at HKU that can be split into two categories: halls of residence and residential colleges. When applying for accommodation, you can…
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Travelling from Hong Kong
By Ellen Smith, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Hiking in Hong Kong: the highlights
By Ellen Smith, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Lunar New Year in Hong Kong
By Ellen Smith, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong The largest celebration each year in Hong Kong is Lunar New Year, usually falling between late January and mid February. It’s essential to check the dates a couple weeks in advance as most shops, restaurants and attractions will shut for a number of days. However, there are numerous other activities that are on during this time which cannot be missed. There are so many food and market stalls, spread out all over Hong Kong. If you’re living on the island I’d recommend going to Victoria Park, in Causeway Bay. This one is typically one of the largest and also includes a…
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