January 16, 2019

[Christchurch] A friend in a foreign land

“My mentor Dr Julia Wu gave me a lot of advice on how to adapt to the lifestyle and studying in New Zealand. I did not have any family or friends there when I first arrived, my mentor provided help and advice when I faced problems and difficulties.
January 11, 2019

Sharing experience and happy time

“Having lunch with my mentor Esmeralda was truly inspiring to me because we not only exchanged views on life, she also shared her precious life experiences with me.
January 11, 2019

Walk with me

“My mentor Dr Yu and I went hiking together and talked about interesting things, such as travelling and school life.
January 9, 2019

[Helsinki] Understanding about the custom

“I have gained a better understanding of typical daily life in Finland from a local Finn. Finland, from the cultural or societal perspective, is distinctively different from Hong Kong.
December 28, 2018

[Vancouver] Better prepared for exchange

“Yeda is very nice, kind and helpful. She helped me better prepare for my exchange life in Vancouver. I also know more about being a lawyer in Hong Kong. Thanks to Yeda.”          
December 10, 2018

[Boston] Annual Christmas tea party

“We invited all the exchange students and their mentors, Albert Wong, Shu Tim Lai, Connie Louie and Son-mey Chiu, who also served as chauffeurs, to our home for a Christmas Party on December 9! We had a good time.
November 16, 2017

[Paris] Exploring French Culture

Meghann Puloc’h (1st right), a mentor in Paris, enjoyed meeting HKU students on exchange in the beautiful and cultural capital. She enjoyed introducing its history and culture to her mentees. “I have met Anna Gustafson (1st left) and Tiffany Wong (middle) a few times already. They are adjusting very well […]
January 2, 2018

[S. California] Grateful for the support

“My mentor, Mee Jin Chen, shared with me her experiences in the financial field and living in the United States while keeping her Chinese roots. She mentioned things to explore in the US and things to be concerned about at University of Southern California as the neighbourhood area is quite […]
January 4, 2018

[Sydney] Vibrant life

“It was great to have someone who has lived in Sydney for a long time share their experience with me. Linda was very generous and it was very kind of her to pick me up from the airport and drive me to my accommodation when I first arrived in Sydney. […]
January 5, 2018

[London] Connected to the UK

“Meeting my mentor, Irene, in London, I got the chance to chat with her and her partner, Dan, about different issues. We shared our travel experiences and views on social issues. She gave me advice on living in a foreign society, which helped me better adapt to the new environment. […]
January 8, 2018

[Boston] Feeling welcome and safe

“My mentor Mrs Connie Louie is very caring. I was introduced to the former Hong Konger’s life as an immigrant to the United States. As Connie previously worked in education, I also got to know more about the education scene there. Above all, Connie made me feel very welcome and […]