My good friend moves to live in Saint Martin where in the northeast Caribbean years ago, from what…read moreI see in her fb, the tropical town is tiny but still beautiful with many beaches and always sunny. She was still pregnant in my memory since last time in Hong Kong, and after few years she is back for holiday with the nearly four-year-old girl. Living in the island under the sovereignty of France, not to mention the girl can speak basic French, also is full of French character. Similar to many western children (and different from typical Hong Kong kids), my friend's daughter is friendly and curious to everything. She is independent, like to explore the city and enjoy outdoor. To help the girl keep learning and revise French, my friend brings her to French Touch child playgroup, and she gives a big thumb to this school. From what she says, the teachers are all native French and they can organize small class. The school understands student and the lesson suits her girl - just pick up and revise basic French, not to give too much pressures and assignment. I really like her kid, she is smart, easy going and super positive, I just wish more kids in Hong Kong can enjoy learning language rather than be forced to study.

A sleek, clean educational building conveniently located in Causeway Bay? Oh, yes. There are plenty…read moreof food options in the area, so if you're taking a late-night class, you can still grab some food before you go home. There are small break-out areas on most floors, which are great for studying or holding group meetings. Be weary of when you need to get to class -- lines for the elevator can get quite long during peak hours. Similarly, don't be surprised if you need to wait for a few elevators to go by after class is over to take you back downstairs.

The HKU is a public research university, which is the oldest tertiary institution in Hong Kong…read more There are so many stairs here and there surrounding the campus, and expect hiking from spot to spot, and currently ongoing construction has made it less convenient.

Warning: it's apparently a review with very biased views as this is my alma mater…read more All these things are some of the best, if not THE best, in Hong Kong education: 1. Although the Hong Kong education system as a whole has been criticized as spoon-fed education, HKU is one of the better places actually requiring critical thinking. (For god's sake, some of the other universities here in town still take attendance at glass to make sure everyone's presence.) 2. Its network of people due to its longest history of establishment in Hong Kong. You can't work in any major companies in Hong Kong without meeting at least some alumni. I'm being realistic here, but the connections may help you in a way you don't even realize. 3. Fairly consistent quality in terms of teachers, students and other supports, across all curricula. But these things happening these days too.. ah well, I have noticed them, but since I've since graduated, I don't really care anymore: 1. For exchange students, there's a strong trend skewing towards Mainland Chinese students. I have no problem with Chinese students, but the diversity of different nationalities is what makes exchange program works. It may be politically correct, but it doesn't help the University. 2. It's not really a campus, it's just a "collection of buildings" in the city. It gets worse after they expended the campus further west. You don't really feel like you are studying in a proper campus, like CUHK or HKUST. Ah well, I didn't really mind when I started, after all, I chose the other factors listed above over a nicer campus, but it seems like now something is missed that I never had a real campus life.

The Centennial Campus is where I always have my lessons. You can see from its name, it was…read moreestablished when HKU reached its centenary in 2012. We may define the campus starting from the Haking Wong Building at the West gate to Cheng Yu Tung Tower. The facilities there are recently constructed and new. One of the must-go site is on the Ground Floor (4/F of the Haking Wong Building) - the red brick wall with the university's name and logo - you may catch a glimpse of the photo. Yes, because of them, it's become another symbol of the university. There are several pieces of grassland beside. The grassland was quite nice and I loved sitting there and chatting with my buddies during lunchtime or after class. When it was autumn the breeze was mild and sitting there was just relaxing. Yet perhaps since the grassland got frequently trampled on, the soil became poor and now the university forbids us from stepping on it. If you love spending your spare time on grassland, you may go to the Centennial Garden on the 1/F. It's just finished construction and I'm sure that lots of people will be there after class! As an Arts student, I still prefer having lessons in the Main Building rather than the Centennial Campus. You know, the ambience matters. The Centennial Campus is just too new! But sadly I've never had lectures there... Anyway, the Centennial Campus has its perks as well. There are plenty of restaurants such as Union Restaurant, Delifrance, Grove, Super Super Congee & Noodles, so we don't need to rush to the main campus to have our meal. We may buy a cup of coffee from Starbucks during the lecture break too! Another factor is transportation. If you go from Kowloon or the eastern part of Hong Kong Island, you can get off at the West gate, where you can get to Haking Wong Building by walking up the stairs and then taking the lift. You can go back by reaching the Hill Road bus stop through the flyover called '勁過橋' (Super-pass Bridge as directly translated) right next to the Run Run Shaw Tower. When the university's MTR station was put into practice, reaching the campus will be even more convenient! As to learning facilities, most of them are relatively clean and new. The Chi Wah Learning Commons, Music Library and Law Library are the ideal places for study.

Kind school psychologists and counsellors. Wiling to help psychiatric and disabled children.read more

Learning French seems to be a very romantic thing to many people- maybe its the films, the culture…read moreand the general impression of the French being very passionate lovers. I'm not too sure what it is that attracts people to AF but for me, it was purely an academic pursuit. As the language is spoken by so few in Hong Kong, I found myself at a loss as to how I could continue learning the language because it had always been part of my syllabus at school. After so many years of perfecting my broken French, I thought it would be a waste to just throw it away and forget everything that I had learnt. that's why I signed myself up for a course at the AF. Back then it was still in Jordan (which I think a school is still there) and the conditions were exactly great. I hear that they have managed to get the place done up which I think will be a great thing for students to come. They make such an effort to make learning fun and credit goes to the teachers for being so patient. Courses are split into beginner, intermediate and advanced levels- if you are unsure they will test your abilities and I think that's a good measure for where you are at. The fees back then were quite reasonable and I think they still are, such fees include books and tapes which you will need for lessons. In all, I think learning languages should be encouraged at all times, it brings people together and will open your eyes to other cultures. If the French May is your thing but you don't speak a word of it- I would definitely point you in AF's direction.

This is a special place to all CU people, alumni, students, staff alike…read more This is also a place of deep emotional attachment to i believe all who have studies in CUHK. Located just in front of the university library, this is more than mere a sculpture. Rumors have it that whoever dares to pass thru the arch of the sculpture, he or she shall never graduate from the university unless he or she rolls down the steep flight of stairs next to chinese culture research center. I am not sure how true the rumor is, but i rarely see people date to pass through the arch. It is also a place for big events to take place. In the university dance community, during the first semester there will be joint-U mass dance; dance teams of different universities will flock to this part of CU for a show. The statue serves as a backdrop to witness the show. While in the past it was actually the place for student to hold forums to discuss political issues, a place for different opinions to voice out. It is also a place to gather and to unite the students as an entity to represent themselves in critical times. As an alumni, this is a place where I feel proud of; for it is a symbol of the students in CU has a deep tradition in playing an active role and standing firm on their own grounds. CU is a place not only to gain knowledge, it is also a nurture ground for social responsibilities.