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Seminar on Internationalization

Seminar on Internationalization. Orientation and Preparation For Non-local Students. Orientation Programmes at HKU. Late 80 ’ s : Student initiated programme Present: A student service jointly organized by the University Offices. Pre- departure Arrangement. Establish contact

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Seminar on Internationalization

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  1. Seminar on Internationalization Orientation and Preparation For Non-local Students

  2. Orientation Programmes at HKU • Late 80’s : • Student initiated programme • Present: • A student service jointly organized by the University Offices

  3. Pre- departure Arrangement • Establish contact • Preparatory Notes for International Students • Dialogue • Student visa • Housing • Orientation information • Introducing Student Centre • Planning your Stay • Academic Matters • Accommodation • Budgeting • Banking Arrangements • Catering • Fees and Costs of Living • Medical Care, Insurance • Visa and Immigration Formalities • Preparing for Cultural Adjustment • Directory of Halls • Upon Arrival: Checklist • Pre-departure Checklist • Getting to HKU

  4. Upon Arrival Arrangement • Buddy Programme • Welcome at Student Centre • Welcome Folder • Guide for Newcomers • Orientation Programmes Student Centre Student Services (Accommodation, Amenities Centres, Careers Office, IHP, Student Dev and Counselling Office, UHS) Other Services (Banking, Bookstore, Catering, Computing fac, Fax and international phone calls, Grocery, Laundry, Legal referral, Newspapers, Photocopying ,Postal services, Libraries) Student Organizations Registration Adjusting to Life in HK (culture, climate, food, language, money, public transport, shopping and visa matters) Directory (essential contacts in HIU, HKSAR and consulates) Tips for Settling in (Tips on adjustment, healthy living; Things to do upon arrival; Bus routes to HKU; Map of HKSAR) • Induction Meeting • Cultural Adjustment • Survival Cantonese • Library Tour • Outing and other activities

  5. Follow Up Arrangement • Tuesday Drop in at Student Centre • Peer Support Group for International Students • Individual Counselling • Social Activities and International Week • Voluntary work • Farewell Gathering

  6. Changes Over the Years • Student Number • Student Types • Student Needs • Student Responses

  7. No. of International Students

  8. Categorization of International Students FT Degree Programmes • Non-Jupas (overseas ugs) • Mainland fee paying ugs • Taught course pgs • Research pgs Exchange/Visiting (overseas & Mainland): for 1 sem / 1 year

  9. Student Needs • Familiarization with new environment • Academic Adjustment • Social and Cultural Adjustment

  10. Student Responses Well–received Services • Buddy • Publications • Opportunities to meet other students (new and current) Constructive Suggestions • Duration of programmes • Format of the programmes

  11. Experience Sharing • Diverse Student Groups • Different perception of needs

  12. Future Development • Explore different programmes for different groups • Preparation and readiness of Local Students

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