Hong Kong offers an opportunity to develop new perspectives on East Asia. Hong Kong is famous for tailors who can handcraft any article of clothing you want and markets that almost never close. The unusual sights, smells, and sounds of the Flower Market, the Bird Market, the Goldfish Market, and the Ladies Market shouldn’t be missed, but the Temple Street Night Market is a must. See thousands of life-size golden Buddhas at the 10,000 Buddhas Monastery. Don’t miss Sha Tin Park where you’ll see beautifully landscaped fragrant gardens, arched bridges, gazebos, and ponds. The Wan Chai Heritage Trail is a walking trail through one of Hong Kong’s oldest districts where you can snag bargains in the colorful Tai Yuen street market, see one of the last tenement buildings in the Tong Lau style, snack on dim sum, and enjoy raucous nightlife. It’s a great way to get the historic flavor of Hong Kong’s cultural heritage. As a center for Asian travel, studying abroad in Hong Kong gives you easy access to visit neighboring places like Thailand, Bali, Bangkok, Phuket, Seoul, the Maldives, and Taipei.
Planning Steps to Study Abroad
Mapping Your Study Abroad Journey
Preparing to study abroad takes up to a year, and the best way to avoid missing out is to start right now. Deadlines for program applications, travel documents, course approvals, and scholarship applications arrive quickly. Check our interactive timeline to pinpoint your next step for this term and keep your plans on schedule.
Academic Planning for Study Abroad
Stay on Track to Graduate
Studying abroad integrates into your degree when you plan ahead. Discover how UC credit transfers, explore courses that satisfy major or general education requirements, and read student tips on planning what courses to take abroad. Connect with your campus advisor early to build a schedule that aligns with your graduation timeline.
Questions about study abroad?
Get Application Support
Connect with our advising team to get your questions answered and start planning your study abroad experience! Here are some of the advising options available:
- Interactive workshops to set goals, explore academic and funding resources, and prepare your application.
- Drop-in advising to speak with region-specific advisors.
- Individual virtual sessions for specialized guidance focused on your target region.
- Don't forget to meet with advisors at your home UC campus for academic planning, major credit petitions, and campus financial aid.
Family and Support
Involve Your Support Network
Bringing your family into your study abroad plans early helps everyone feel confident and prepared. Share key details about health, safety, finances, and academic credit using our family and support network guide. For advice on starting informative and constructive conversations, check out our tips for talking with your family and friends about your global goals.
Funding and Affordability
Paying for Study Abroad
Your UC financial aid, grants, and scholarships travel with you, and some programs cost less than a term on campus. Explore the Making Study Abroad Affordable Guide (written by UC students who've done it) for budgeting tips, estimating your expenses, and making your global experience fit your financial plan.
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