Colin Lochrie

Flinders University, Australia
Exchange to Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong

When I first found out that I was going to Hong Kong on an exchange, I was naturally a little nervous. I have done a lot of traveling in the past but never to study. I remember wondering if I had done the right thing by accepting the offer. Now that I am here and enjoying every minute, it turns out I had nothing to be nervous about. From the moment I stepped off the plane I have been looked after extremely well. The exchange programme officers, lecturers and fellow students have been thoroughly accommodating.

Through participating in this exchange I have been able to experience Hong Kong’s culture and soak up its atmosphere and energy. Student life here is good and not as demanding as I thought it might be. I have had time to explore Hong Kong and learn its mass transport train system which is exceptionally efficient and easy to use. Whether I’m traveling with a fellow student or on my own, I enjoy jumping on and off the trains and being caught up in the hustle and bustle. People here are always in a hurry with intent in their eyes and for some reason, whether you are in a rush or not, you end up being just as driven to get from point A to point B as fast as you can. It’s great!

The Hong Kong Institute of Education is a University second to none. The campus is only ten years old and its facilities are world class. No expense was spared in building this amazing school. I have been taking full advantage of things like the Olympic standard swimming pool, gymnasium, squash courts and artificial turf soccer pitch. I have also joined the school’s soccer team. We train and play at the HKIEd Sport Centre, located just off campus. Four times a week I get on the sports shuttle bus and travel to the sports centre and play on the best soccer pitch I have ever played on. They have a grandstand with undercover seating for 1,200 spectators and the surroundings are inspirational.

As I said before, I have done a lot of traveling and had some amazing experiences, but I think that this exchange has been the most fascinating thing that I have ever done. I have not only learnt a lot about Hong Kong’s culture but I have also learnt a lot about myself through coming here. I would totally recommend the exchange to anyone and hope that they would have as much fun as I am having right now.

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