It is hard to believe that mid-term exams are over and it is already week 9 of my exchange semester at City University of Hong Kong (CityU). The experience continues to exceed all expectations and time is fleeting. Here is a preview into some of the things I have done over the last month:
‘Best Practices in Community Legal Education’ Conference I had the privilege of volunteering at the Street Law in Asia: “Best Practices in Community Legal Education” Conference held at Hong Kong University. The conference co-hosted by Hong Kong University Law, Pennsylvania State University, Monash Law & Centre for Comparative & Public Law. I was a student volunteer and conference delegate. I collaborated with lawyers, law professors & philanthropists from 11 countries to discuss how Street Law can promote access to justice through learner-centered education.
Deloitte Digital Asia Pacific Block Chain Lab
I participated in a workshop hosted by Deloitte Digital from the Asia Pacific Block Chain Lab. I thoroughly enjoyed the consultants’ presentations and the opportunity to discuss how Deloitte provides cutting edge Blockchain/AI solutions and other technological innovations to address the most challenging contemporary business problems.
Future Path of Cashless Society in Hong Kong
I also attended the ‘Future Path of Cashless Society in Hong Kong’ forum hosted by the CityU MBA. I was particularly impressed to hear Tencent Holdings Limited Vice-President, Jim Zhiming Lai, discuss how businesses need to be innovative by providing FinTech solutions. The other speakers included China Chengxin Credit Ratings Company Limited Chairman, Philip Li, Blue Prism APAC Advisory Board, Matthew Lee & Bank of China Senior Economist, Ricky Choi.
Incredible culinary experiences
The food in Hong Kong is diverse and delicious. Some of my favourite food locations include:
Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market
The Aberdeen Fish Market is the longest-running and largest fish market in Hong Kong. The Aberdeen Seafood restaurant is a hidden local gem: operated by fisherman for fisherman (but also open to the public). You purchase your seafood directly from the market and take it to the restaurant. The cook prepares meals based on what seafood you provide them. We had a variety of steamed fish with soy & chilli, fried salt & pepper shrimp, grilled squid in sweet sauce and sautéed vegetables.
One Dim Sum
Just two minutes from Prince Edward Station, One Dim Sum is a delicious local dim sum restaurant. The menu has a large selection and it is very affordable. Some of the most memorable dishes include the Steam Minced Beef Ball and Siew Mai.
Mankee Cart Noodle
Mankee offers delicious cart noodles in Sham Shui Po. Due to its popularity, there tends to be a rather long queue. So, while you wait you are handed the menu on a laminated sheet and you circle what toppings, noodles and broth you want with a marker. I ordered the beef broth with chive & pork dumplings, thick-cut noodles and house spicy sauce. It was so tasty. I highly recommend Mankee Cart Noodle!
I have some other very exciting opportunities and events to look forward to in the upcoming weeks! For example, the Joint University Case Competition (JUCC) where I will represent CityU and compete against the top business schools in Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Rugby 7’s!
From sipping espresso martinis at a rooftop bar and looking over a sea of skyscrapers to hiking to a cliff edge, there are so many opportunities to explore in Hong Kong. I can’t wait to see what else is in store!
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I am so proud of you,Em.
You have certainly made use of every minute you have in Hong Kong.
Dare I say that the Uni is all the richer from the contribution you have made.
Love you Nin