Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Ngoc Linh Do, from University of Waterloo, Canada
August 27, 2012, Monday
I arrived in Hong Kong at 7pm. This was the very first time I have been in Hong Kong; therefore, I was full of excitement, curiosity, as well as nervousness. I could not wait to explore the city. While waiting for the CityU Shuttle Bus, I became friends with a very nice girl from Texas, who is now my best friend here.
The Shuttle Bus came at 9pm and took us to the CityU residence. Slowly, the city appeared beautifully and colourfully in the dark night. I was a little bit reluctant about my decision to go to Hong Kong. However, I was happy that I came here. I was in love with the city at the first night, first sight.
August 28, 2012, Tuesday
I woke up quite early in my first morning in Hong Kong. The residence was so quiet and peaceful with birds chirping and a sweeping sound of the morning workers around the residence. I started to unpack my belongings and got ready to go to the university campus. My first impression about the campus was that “CityU’s campus is smaller than my home university.” Nevertheless, when I had my campus tour I realized that the facilities are superb. The school provides an excellent study environment to students.
While we were at the welcoming area for international students, we had a chance to see the president of CityU, Professor Way Kou, who looked nice and friendly. My first day at the university ended with a dinner with my new friend at Canteen 1; the food was not as good as I had expected but I had a good time with her there.
While we were at the welcoming area for international students, we had a chance to see the president of CityU, Professor Way Kou, who looked nice and friendly. My first day at the university ended with a dinner with my new friend at Canteen 1; the food was not as good as I had expected but I had a good time with her there.
The third night in Hong Kong was well spent on the Peak. It was utterly fascinating. A group of exchange and international students decided to go to the Peak this night. The Peak is known as one of the famous attractions in Hong Kong. The old style tram caught my attention; I honestly thought it was there for display, surprisingly enough we actually rode it. It was a pleasurable ride because the higher it got to the top, the more and more impressive the night view of the city was. As we reached our destination, the full view of the city at night emerged right in front of my eyes. This view was incredible and shocking. The city is lit brightly by millions of colourful lights which created a very beautiful picture.
August 30, 2012, Thursday
My fourth day was at the busiest area in Hong Kong, Mong Kok. I was overwhelmed by how crowded the place was. People were everywhere, trying to get through one to another. I wondered where all of those people were coming from. The streets were full of stores with all kind of goods varying from cheap prices to expensive ones. I was there from evening until midnight, but the crowd never lessened. It seemed to me that the city never sleeps. The local students also took my friends and I to a popular clubbing street known as Lan Kwai Fong. The street was packed with people dressed up formally drinking and having fun. After coming to Mong Kok and discovering the many things it has, I figured I would most definitely come back here later in time.
August 31, 2012, Friday
On Friday, I was taken to Victoria Harbour which has a very nice view of the city at night. Every night at 8 o’ clock, there is a light show called the Symphony of Lights that attracts many visitors. As we reached our destination, the show began. In my point of view, it was such an amazing scene in Hong Kong. The buildings along the harbour located on the opposite side were illuminated into numerous colourful lights shooting out into the sky in every direction. Later, we took a ferry to go to the other side of the harbour in order to get a full view of the city. It was a beautiful sight, one of the best since I’ve arrived to Hong Kong. The seawater was also brightened by the lit buildings conveying a sparkling scene.
Labels: 2012/2013 Semester A
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