Come check out the training restaurant located on B2, it's open to the public for lunch and dinner…read more Make sure to call ahead to for a table and find out what's on the menu.

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.

Yet another famous name in the dance society of Hong Kong, BCDC, an acronym for Billy Chan Dance…read moreConcept, was established in 1999 and is one of the earliest dance studios that teaches street dance and introduce this art form into universities. Recently moved from its original address in Prince Edward to Kwai Chung, from the location point of view it sure seems less convenient; however, personally I think it is very well justified as the new studio is definitely more spacious than the previous one. Better still, you can even take a shower after dance classes so you don't really have to walk out from the studio all sweaty and stinky. It sure is a blessing for people sweaty as I am in a hot summer day. The courses offered by BCDC are pretty standard, Hip Hop, Jazz Funk, Contemporary...you name them; but for people who are interested in more technical training, Billy's technique classes could very much meet their expectations. Another point to note is that the Hip Hop classes of BCDC are less choreography oriented; the tutors stress heavily on the foundation of Hip Hop which for beginners, would be a good starting point. Should you wish to learn dance routines, I would suggest jazz funk, street jazz and urban dance. I would say the atmosphere of BCDC is quite different from other dance studios; it is more cozy and relaxing; I dare say you will feel pretty much at home if you are a regular there. So if you are looking for a more "chillax" type of studio to start dancing, BCDC will certainly be the right place.

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.