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Emotional aftermath
By Nooa Karlo ((previously) University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong) After finishing my studies in the University of Hong Kong, following the last deadline I had for term paper submissions on the 24th of May, I soon left to travel in South Korea and Japan for almost three weeks. Now, I suppose I could talk about that time, because there certainly would be a lot to talk about, evidenced by over 2000 pictures I took while travelling. But looking back at things now that it’s been a few months since I returned home and now that there’s an entire summer between Hong Kong and me reveals that I really do…
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Looking back on academic differences and moving on to whatever’s next
By Nooa Karlo (University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong) It’s finally the end. After a long four and half months, I’ll be leaving Hong Kong on Monday morning. It really doesn’t feel as long when looking back on the final day, though. It feels like the exam period that’s lasted for the past four weeks represents a kind of escalation in the perceived speed at which days have been passing. I’m sure I’m not the only one that feels this way. Everyone’s busy during exams, and I was especially so because I had so many modules that required final papers instead of exams, and the deadlines for those papers were…
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Doing everything vs. staying sane
By Nooa Karlo, (University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong) There’s a common and stereotypical image of exchange students as these endlessly spirited and energetic creatures that will take every and any chance to find new experiences and opportunities. They’re people who are always smiling, going out, organising and participating in activities, partying, exploring and experiencing. Sometimes this also includes studying hard, sometimes not. In any case, it has been clear to me from the beginning that I did not fit well into this image.
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Some first impressions of Hong Kong, coloured by secondary reflections
By Nooa Karlo (University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong) It took me a long time to start writing this text, which goes to show how busy I have been with various things after arriving.
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