My experience living in Hong Kong for the past two months has officially come to an end, and saying it was an incredible experience would be an understatement. This was my first time in Asia, and I arrived not knowing exactly what to expect. Now, I am leaving with memories of a lifetime and a…
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Exploring Asia: A Summer of Adventures
During my study abroad experience in Hong Kong, I had the opportunity to explore not only the local area but also take advantage of being in Asia to travel to places I had never been before. Three visas and many passport stamps later, I am incredibly grateful that this summer took me across two SARs…
The “Daily Sevens”
There are some things in life we can’t live without. In ancient China, these things were firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, and tea. This collection of 7 essentials were collectively referred to as “the daily sevens” (开门七件事), a phrase that dates back to the Song Dynasty and literally translates to “the seven things of…
A Lesson Learned the Hard Way in Hong Kong
Being in an unfamiliar place is exciting. Everything is new and different: the culture, the food, the architecture, and… wildlife. I’ve encountered wildlife here that can only be seen at a zoo back home in America. When I say encounter, I mean it was a CLOSE encounter. The story I am about to recall was…
10000 Miles from Home
Greetings from 37F! My name is Melissa and I am soon to be in Hong Kong- currently crafting this blog from the plane before take off. A little about me: I am a 3rd year neuroscience student, but not for long! When I return from this program, I will officially graduate and then hit the…