Things I wish I knew before starting University
It’s that time of the year again. The summer is almost over, and the fall semester is almost here. For those of you who are about to start their first year at university, it’s what I hope, a...
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Are You a Third Culture Kid?
What is a Third Culture Kid (TCK)? You might not have even heard of the term “third culture kid” before, so I’ve consulted Wikipedia to define it for you: “Third Culture Kid” or TCK...
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Colleges and Halls: All in All
When I tell my newly-made HKU friends that I lived in a campus hall last year, their eyes widen. Perhaps my “refined impression” makes it unconvincing to them- how can a girl so gentle...
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Restaurant Guide: Dim Sum Hunting around HKU
As a HKUer, do you have a list of things you want to do before you graduate? For me personally, I want to discover the best eateries within a walking distance from campus. Although the main campus...
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Eyes Wide Open: Trying Out the “Eye-Bombing” Craze in HKU!
All sorts of challenges, viral videos and memes constantly fill up our news feeds, but have you ever heard of "eye-bombing"? "Eye-bombing" is the elaborate art of pasting “googly eyes” onto...
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Staying Informed: Getting Newspapers on Campus
"Reading newspapers is calisthenics for the mind," a wise man once said. Unarguably the easiest practice to incorporate in your day to expand your mind, improve your level of writing and stay...
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3 Ways to Get to The Peak from HKU
HKU constantly stresses the importance of breaking a sweat, obvious from the multitude of sport programs offered by the Institute of Human Performance (IHP- HKU) or the “Exercise is Medicine”...
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How Does an Average HKU Student Spend Their Time During a Semester?
The University of Hong Kong is perhaps famous for its academic rigour. Yet students manage to fit in everything from studying, partying and hall activities. To find out more about how HKU-ers from...
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Tips on Tops: 6 Roof-Tops to Discover in HKU
I have an avid-reader of a friend who decided to do something I deem incredibly cool during her second semester as a freshman at HKU. She’s been on a mission to find different rooftops on campus to...
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