"In the words of Mr. Nike; Just do it! There will never be a better chance to explore a different part of the world"
David McKeown, Hong Kong
I knew as soon as I entered university that I wanted to study abroad. I love experiencing different cultures; the food, the weather, the people and all their customs. I think it is one of, if not the, best way to learn about other people and ultimately about yourself.
You’d be crazy not too to take this opportunity. You have a chance to study in another part of the world for next to nothing. You will meet some great people, learn some cool things and have experiences that will last you a lifetime. Not to mention the raft of new facebook friends you’ll make.
David McKeown at Po Lin Temple, Hong Kong
Choose three words to describe the study abroad experience:
- Horizon-expanding
- Life-changing
- Mind-blowing
My Studies
I chose the University of Hong Kong because I wanted to study n Asia. It’s the place to be if you’re looking to get into business. I also wanted to travel a bit around that area and Hong Kong is a great place from which to start.
Learning about business in Asia with local students really gave me a new outlook on the subject. Their attention to detail and commitment to
studying as like nothing I’ve ever seen before. They are also a lot of fun. There were two things that stuck out for me as the best things about studying abroad. The first was the people. I met some incredible local students and a lot of other really great exchange students from all across the world. They are people I know I will stay in touch with for a long time. And I now know that wherever I go in the world, I likely won’t be too far away from someone I know.
Three things that you missed most from home/Glasgow?
- Walking to campus in the rain
- Those cold dark winter afternoons
- In all seriousness I don’t think I missed one thing about home. Even if I did, it was immediately forgotten when I realized I was in Hong Kong