Day 4 - Aug 31

This picture is actually from the day before, but I thought it should be on the blog. Pretty hilarious mannequin from a store that sells only duck attire. Today was quite chill, took a walk around campus - one of the most confusing areas I've ever seen. Luckily I should understand soon how to navigate the weaving pathways and intense hills (all with rain-forest like plants in between and blocking visibility) come class time. Tomorrow is add-drop period- a crazy few weeks of figuring out what to take and how to fit all the classes into the schedule. Time to actually start the studying part of studying abroad.

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Day 3 - Aug 30

Today we spent the afternoon grabbing Taiwanese noodles in Central, then went to the Avenue of Stars, reminiscent of the Walk of Fame in Hollywood. Statues and plaques of Chinese film stars lined the waterfront. The picture above is not the actual torch, but a statue replica commemorating the Beijing Olympics in 08', set against the waterfront of Victoria Harbor.

Day 2- Aug 29

A view from the my dorm. Today was a day of orientations, 3 sessions in total but with each program I became more comfortable with what I'm doing here. Great connection with my roommate VB, and all in all, it's looking to be the start of an awesome semester. Also not pictured- ventured to IKEA, which was definitely an adventure in itself.

Day 1- Aug 28

      Arrival in Hong Kong. Hot, humid, crowded city but not without charm. The lights and sounds are not emphasized by this picture, but finally making it to the university was the highlight of the day after the 14 hour flight and train ride.