Orientation (Fall 2023)
Office of Global Learning hosts a range of activities for the exchange students. They range from the welcome events happening in HKUST to touring in Hong Kong to experience the vibrant life of this amazing city.
ORIENTATION ACTIVITIES
To make your exchange life in HKUST fruitful, a series of orientation activities are organized for you. Have a good start of your fun exchange!
Below are the sessions which you are expected to attend to get essential information about your living at HKUST and in Hong Kong. You should get registered before the start of the term and join the orientation events to make new friends.
Welcome Sessions
Attend our welcome session and obtain important information on visa and registration related matters. All sessions are identical and you should join one of them.
Session I
August 2023 (Tue)
pm
Lecture Theater D
Session II
August 2023 (Wed)
pm
Lecture Theater D
Orientation Session
You must attend the orientation session as it contains very important information.
August 2023 (Thu)
Venue: Lecture Theater A
Academic Inductions
Please note that there are also compulsory activities organized by the Schools/AIS. Please find the information here.
"Should-come" Activities
Besides the orientation sessions and academic inductions, you should join these "should-come" activities to get yourself settled in Hong Kong.
Welcome Reception
Join our welcome reception to make some new friends.
August 2023 (Thu)
:00 pm
Conference Lodge
Campus Tours
Join campus tours to familiarize yourself with HKUST.
August 2023 (Tue)
4:00 pm
Lecture Theater D
August 2023 (Wed)
4:00 pm
Shuttle bus to IKEA
Make a trip to IKEA in Megabox, Kowloon Bay, to get your essentials for the stay in Hong Kong.
Session I
August 2023 (Tue)
6:30 pm
Visitor Information Centre
Session II
August 2023 (Wed)
6:30 pm
Visitor Information Centre
HONG KONG DAY TOUR
Hong Kong has been well known as its vibrancy and dynamic lifestyle, as well as its rich historical and cultural background. If you are interested in knowing more about this exciting place, come join our Hong Kong Day Tour!
Please refer to "Enrollment" section for registration details.
Hong Kong Day Tour (A) - Taste of A Vibrant City
3 Sep 2023 (Sun)
Hong Kong, also known as "The City of Life", has always been known for its vividness and exciting adventures. Around the city, you can always feel the energy of people around. As a shopping paradise, Hong Kong has more than just shopping malls. We will start the tour by bringing you to The Peak, where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the harbour and city lines of Hong Kong. You will have a chance to shop in the famous street markets around Mong Kok and Yau Ma Tei afterwards. We wrap up the night alongside the harbour where you can view A Symphony of Lights. Travel is by coach; dinner is not included; and some walking is required.
2023 (Sun)
11:30 am - 9:15 pm
The Peak > Mong Kok Ladies' Market > Tsim Sha Tsui
HK$200 (Dinner is not included)
Round trip transportation from/back to HKUST is included. You will be given free time to have dinner in Tsim Sha Tsui on your own.
Hong Kong Day Tour (B) - Hong Kong Heritage
3 Sep 2023 (Sun)
Hong Kong, with a rich background of Chinese culture, is much more than just the heart of finance. We have lots of preserved heritage that used to be venues for religious worshipping. By joining this tour, you will visit Chi Lin Nunnery, a large Buddhist template complex built in traditional Tang Dynasty architecture and Che Kung Template, that could be traced back to the end of Ming Dynasty. We will also visit The Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Its recent "Bruce LEE: Kung Fu-Art-Life" exhibition will probably interest you most if you are a fan of Kung Fu.Travel is by coach; dinner is not included; and some walking is required.
2023 (Sun)
11:30 am - 9:15 pm
> Che Kung Temple > Hong Kong Heritage Museum > Tsim Sha Tsui
HK$200 (Dinner is not included)
Round trip transportation from/back to HKUST is included. You will be given free time to have dinner in Tsim Sha Tsui on your own.
Enrollment
Students may enroll to Hong Kong Day Tour through MyStudyAbroad System by the enrollment deadline. Enrollment after the deadline may not be accepted.
Enrollment deadline: 1 August 2023 (Tue)
Seats will be allocated randomly if the enrollment exceeds the quota of the activity. Enrollment results and payment details will be announced by email in early August. Payment is required to secure your seats. Details will be available on MyStudyAbroad system after the enrollment deadline.
Payment is non-refundable. We reserve the right to cancel an activity with refund due to insufficient enrollment.