Exchange
Student Global Experience - Broaden Your Horizons with the Faculty of Arts
We foster a vibrant and dynamic learning environment that encourages students to explore the world beyond the classroom. Many of our students eagerly participate in these opportunities, broadening their horizons and gaining invaluable cultural insights via student exchange, field trips and short-term study abroad programmes. We strive to equip our Arts students with the global perspective and skills necessary for success in today's interconnected world.
What you can learn….
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Become more confident and independent.
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Expand your knowledge and worldview.
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Improve your cultural competency.
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Student's Experience
Odo Tse
Yale University, USA & The University of Edinburgh, UK
To experience British and American university culture, I went to exchange in Yale University (2022-2023/ Summer Semester) and The University of Edinburgh (2023-2024/ Semester 1) respectively. While both universities are some of the most prestigious universities in the world, I have experienced distinct studying environment. Sports play a vital role in the United States. I had an opportunity to watch a baseball match in Connecticut.
My schoolmates in Yale were very active in class, and they liked to ask many questions. Yale University is filled with historic monuments and ginormous libraries; you should definitely pay them a visit. As for my stint in Edinburgh, it was chill and cozy. Despite the teachers’ strike in the second week of the semester, I was absolutely in love with the medieval city and the people there. I joined the cycling club to meet like-minded peers and cycle through the city. What I treasure the most are the friends I make along the way, other HKU exchange students in particular. Living and staying together in foreign lands can absolutely foster friendships as you get plenty of time hanging around. One final thought – beware of credit transfer and don’t fail your courses. Otherwise, you may need to defer your study.
Qingyang Ma
Yale University, USA
The one-year Visiting International Student Programme at Yale University (Y-VISP) was a fruitful experience for me. It not only enriched my academic knowledge in arts and science but offered me a fascinating opportunity to get a taste of the charming American culture.
Yale University is a prestigious institution of higher education located in New Haven, Connecticut, United States, known for its academic excellence, rich history, and commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering global leaders. Based on my personal experiences, I would highly recommend other students who are interested in studying abroad to participate in the Yale Visiting International Students Program or other exchange and visiting programmes. Getting a chance to study at Yale was a wonderful adventure to experience new perspectives, navigate diverse cultures, and build strong language skills.
Lena Kong
King's College London, UK
During my exchange programme at KCL, I fully immersed myself in history through extensive exploration of London and European countries, visiting museums and historical sites along the way. Studying war studies at KCL during my exchange was an enlightening experience. I seized the chance to explore London's iconic landmarks, such as the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace.
These immersive experiences, combined with visits to other European countries, broadened my perspective and deepened my passion for history. KCL's exceptional program and the opportunity to explore made my exchange truly unforgettable.
Chan Yuen Ying
University of Tokyo, Japan
I am very grateful that my host university, the University of Tokyo provided me with so much assistance, which made my exchange experience smooth and worry-free.
Both the Global Education Office and the student partners are friendly to help international students adapt to their lives in Japan.
Angus Chan
University of Oxford, UK
The privilege to closely engage with manuscripts of dictionaries, letters and literary texts facilitated my research in the history and development of the English language in and beyond Britain.
Wayne Chui
University of Sydney, Australia
My experience at the University of Sydney is fruitful though I think that word alone does not really capture the entirety of how much I cherish my time in Australia. There are not that many chances where I get to know a diverse culture of people inside the campus and, most importantly, have lots of fun. I get to know lots of nice peers and we sometimes explore around Sydney and other destinations. I have to say this is my nicest experience of all time.
Anice Lui
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
My semester abroad in Barcelona through the FAEP has been one of the most precious and enriching experiences in my undergraduate career. I had a blast heritage-hopping through the historical cityscape from Roman remains to Gaudí’s architectural masterpieces, exploring local neighbourhoods with my friends and companions, as well as taking part in traditional festivities like La Mercè and the Cavalcade of Magi.
