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Eudaimonia (n): state of being happy and having great appreciation whilst traveling.
FAQ
Why travel to Hong Kong?
When I went, I was amazed by so many things.
1. The hikes and beaches found beyond the concrete jungle
2. How affordable some places are (mainly in New Territories)
3. The efficient public transportation *I love their metro system*
4. The amount of English speakers (still recommend you learn some Cantonese or Mandarin though. See Living in Hong Kong as a Non-Chinese Speaker)
**Right now I'm not sure if I would recommend visiting Hong Kong at this time. I know that Hong Kong is going through a tough time right now, so I'm keeping them in my prayers and in my heart. Please be aware of what's going on before you decide to visit. I do hope to return some time in the future, for the reasons above and for the friendships I've made there.**
How did you access your money abroad? Did you use a credit card, debit card, or checks? What issues did you have?
I exchanged money beforehand, but after that I used my credit card to withdrawal money from an ATM (I didn't have a debit card, I couldn't find a place to cash travelers cheques, and I needed an account from a local bank to use my personal checks).
1. Remember that each bank and card they offer are different, so check with your bank to see if there are any interest fees and how much!
2. Also, before I left, I gave my bank a list of tentative countries I'd be visiting to let them know where I'll be making charges so they can expect it to be me making the charges internationally. Otherwise, they might deny your transactions and have to call your bank from abroad.
3. Another reason your card might be denied is because you're overspending, so just watch your card limit and make sure you pay everything on time.
What sim card did you use and where did you get it?
Sham Shui Po is a great place to get your sim cards (don't forget to get ones for when you travel to other countries too). Expect to find a lot of vendors there, and most speak English, but it helped that I went
with a friend who spoke Cantonese. If you're
staying in Hong Kong for a semester like me, I
recommend the prepaid sim card below. I believe
I got mine for $120 HKD (around $15 USD). It's
25gb for a year, but because I was staying for five
months, I had about 5gb per month. I even
recommended it to my friends who were
originally paying per month.
If I want to be mailed something from home, what address would I use for myself? What problems did you encounter?
The International Asian Studies Programme (IASP) will be presenting this information during the orientation, but it's pretty much the address to i-Centre with your full name on it. I personally did not have any problems, but just pay attention to when your package was shipped, so you can estimate when you should start checking your i-Centre mailbox.
How did you pay your hostel fee? Did you know how much it cost in advance?
See Hostel Fee Issues. They emailed me in advance an estimate of how much I should expect to pay. I was assigned to i-House 3, so prices will vary depending on where you're living and how many roommates you are assigned.
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