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Happy Year of the Horse!
By Roopa Hathi (Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong). Hey all, So sorry for my lack of blog posts recently – I have been caught up in the excitement of returning to Hong Kong after Christmas back at home, and most importantly, with Chinese New Year! Since the last time I wrote to you, I have been on holiday to Shanghai and Bali, had a few exams and had to say goodbye to all of the great friends I made! After the most amazing first six months in Hong Kong, and having to say goodbye to some really amazing friends… I am back in Hong Kong for round two –…
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Mid-Terms, Halloween and Diwali in Hong Kong!
By Roopa Hathi (Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong). 4 November 2013 Hi all! I have been in Hong Kong for over two months now, but it literally feels like two weeks- It is all flying by waaaay too fast! I have settled in really well, everyone is super friendly and I am making new friends everyday! The past few weeks have been really busy for me, I have had three mid term tests, and multiple deadlines so had been feeling the pressure of studying over here! It is quite difficult to approach and exam here, since I was unsure of what they expect and how they are going to…
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Hong Kong Update
By Roopa Hathi (Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong). 23rd September Hey readers! Hong Kong has been extremely busy and so many things have happened since I have first started! The city is just amazing and has so much to offer; after being here for almost 4 weeks now, I have learnt that the best way to enjoy my free time is just to get off at a random MTR stop and to lose myself whilst exploring the streets. Around every corner there is something new and exciting! I have made friends with people from many different countries, from Americans, to Dutch, Germans, Australians and of course the Hong Kong…
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Hong Kong- Here I come!
By Roopa Hathi (Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong). 25 August 2013 Hi readers! It is the night before I leave for Hong Kong!! It is hard to imagine that in 24 hours from now, I will be in a different time zone and 6000 miles away from home. However, there is more to living in Hong Kong than just the distance; to me it is a life changing experience. I will learn about myself and challenge everything I have been so familiar with for the past 20 years. Since my acceptance to Hong Kong Polytechnic University in February, I have become an expert day dreamer. My bookmarks toolbar consists…
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