HONGKONG

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Hong Kong Study Abroad Program (click on the screen to advance frames)

Hong Kong: 

Hong Kong “Asia’s World City” Population: 7.3 million Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China since 1997 Languages: Cantonese English

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The Harbor

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The Convention Center & Downtown

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The New Territories

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Bride’s Pool

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Floating Jumbo Seafood Restaurant

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The Golden Mile

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Stanley Market

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Bank of China Building

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Po Lin Monastery

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Trio Beach

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Victoria’s Peak

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Central District

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Cheung Chau Beach

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Lamma Island

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Po Lin Monastery

Hong Kong Baptist University: 

Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong Baptist University : 

Hong Kong Baptist University Founded as a private Baptist denomination-sponsored institution in 1956. Became a public sector (government funded) institution in 1983. 6,600 undergraduate students

Hong Kong Baptist University: 

Hong Kong Baptist University Credit transferable to Baylor Baylor financial aid packages apply Highly Professional International Student Exchange Office to help with any questions http://www.hkbu.edu.hk

NTT International House: 

NTT International House 176 guest rooms, with carpet, private bathroom, air conditioning, color TV, phone and laundry services. Roommate with HKBU student from Hong Kong Mainland China

International Students: 

International Students

International Students: 

International Students 40-50 International Students each semester Visiting students have previously come from Australia, Bulgaria, the Chinese Mainland, France, Germany, India, Macau, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Scotland Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand the UK, and the USA.

What opportunities are there outside of class?: 

What opportunities are there outside of class?

Service Opportunities: 

Service Opportunities Local Church Organizations Conversational English Classes Hong Kong Baptist University athletic teams and social clubs International Student Club

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Church Organizations

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Conversational English Classes

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Hong Kong Baptist University Athletic Clubs

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International Student Club

Travel Opportunities: 

Travel Opportunities Hong Kong is the center for travel in South East Asia Many opportunities to take excursions during breaks and long weekends

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Vietnam

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Malaysia

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Thailand

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Philippines

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Singapore

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Indonesia

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Macau

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Japan

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Mainland China

So how much does the program cost?: 

So how much does the program cost?

Program Costs: 

Program Costs Cost of a semester or academic year can be cheaper than Baylor. Baylor financial aid packages apply. Outside scholarship opportunities available for study abroad in South East Asia Freeman-Asia Scholarship $5,000-7,000 semester or full year scholarships www.iie.org/pgms/freeman-asia Gilman Scholarship Up to $5,000 a semester www.iie.org/gilman/

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What do previous students have to say about the program?

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“Living in Hong Kong was the best experience of my college career, the lessons I learned outside of the classroom are things I will never forget.”

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“The opportunity to see the world and travel had always been a dream, the affordability of the program in Hong Kong made it possible.”

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“The HKBU program was professionally organized, taking the hassle out of international travel and allowing a true educational adventure. It was an opportunity of a lifetime that I would recommend to any student pursuing a full college experience”

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“Most people limit Hong Kong to a city with tall buildings and crowded streets; it’s skyline at night and diversity of the places around the city are some of the most beautiful things I’ve seen...”

Hong Kong Study Abroad Program: 

Hong Kong Study Abroad Program Limited to 12 spaces each semester Cost of a semester or academic year can be cheaper than here at Baylor Travel opportunities throughout South East Asia

Questions?: 

Questions? For general information, contact: Dr. Vincent Yang, 710-4422 International Business Students can also contact: Dr. Joe McKinney and Dr. Steve Gardner 710-2462 International Student Exchange Office Ben Petty (Hong Kong Baptist University) Email: iseo@hkbu.edu.hk International Programs Office Linda Klatt 710-1461

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Hong Kong Study Abroad Program

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