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Hong Kong

525,600 Minutes

Posted on May 11, 2015

I’m not a numbers person. Give me a chart, a graph, a photo, or anything else, I can usually figure out what is going on. But just numbers? They aren’t that helpful to me. But …

Posted in Abby Gadbois, Academic Year 2014-2015, Asia, ChinaTagged Abby Gadbois, by the numbers, HKUST, Hong Kong, International Academic Programs, study abroad, UW-madison, year abroad

If You Love Somebody, Let Them Go…

Posted on May 4, 2015

Last year, I got a job at Macy’s because I needed to do fun things like eat and pay rent. To be fair, the job wasn’t terrible. I learned a lot about bedding and china …

Posted in Abby Gadbois, Academic Year 2014-2015, Asia, ChinaTagged Abby Gadbois, Hong Kong, International Academic Programs, long distance relationship, study abroad, UW-madison, year abroad

50 Things to Know About Hong Kong

Posted on April 27, 2015

1) Hong Kong is not the same as the rest of China. They are very very proud of their individuality and identity. 2) Mandarin won’t get you very far here. Character recognition (especially traditional characters) …

Posted in Abby Gadbois, Academic Year 2014-2015, Asia, ChinaTagged 50 things, Abby Gadbois, HKUST, Hong Kong, International Academic Programs, study abroad, UW-madison, year abroad

Hong Kong University of Stress and Tension?

Posted on April 27, 2015

Imagine, for a moment, the stereotypical Chinese exchange student at UW-Madison. Hardworking, quiet, hangs out with the mass of other Chinese exchange students in the library on weekends, and destroys every grading curve in your …

Posted in Abby Gadbois, Academic Year 2014-2015, Asia, ChinaTagged Abby Gadbois, campus atmosphere, exams, HKUST, Hong Kong, International Academic Programs, study abroad, UW-madison

Creative Hong Kong

Posted on March 25, 2015

Hong Kong has developed a reputation of being filled with suits rushing about trying to make millions of dollars and their rich tai-tai’s spending money like its going out of style. And, to be honest, …

Posted in Abby Gadbois, Academic Year 2014-2015, Asia, ChinaTagged Abby Gadbois, art, china, design, Hong Kong, International Academic Programs, museum, UW-madison

For My Grandpa…

Posted on February 16, 2015

Back in the beginning stages of planning everything, when China was just this crazy idea in the back of my mind, I came up with a list of a million reasons not to go. Why …

Posted in Abby Gadbois, Academic Year 2014-2015, Asia, ChinaTagged Abby Gadbois, china, grandfather, Homesickness, Hong Kong, International Academic Programs, loss, study abroad, UW-madison

Silver Linings

Posted on January 26, 2015

Study abroad is the best time of your life. This is when you make memories you will cherish for the rest of your life. Your friends and family are cheering you on from back home. …

Posted in Abby Gadbois, Academic Year 2014-2015, Asia, ChinaTagged Abby Gadbois, Clearwater Bay Park, Hong Kong, International Academic Programs, silver linings, study abroad, UW-madison1 Comment

Study Abroad New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 12, 2015

The last couple of months have absolutely flown by. The holiday season has always been my favorite time of year. This is my first time abroad for Thanksgiving, my birthday, and Christmas, and it was …

Posted in Abby Gadbois, Academic Year 2014-2015, Asia, ChinaTagged Abby Gadbois, classroom connections, holidays abroad, Hong Kong, inbetween semesters, International Academic Programs, study abroad, UW-madison

Exploring Community and Culture Through Exchange

Posted on December 1, 2014

Classes are over, and I’m already beginning to prep for final exams. It still feels like I’m just getting my bearings in Hong Kong, but the year is already half-way over! Anyway, I really wanted …

Posted in Abby Gadbois, Academic Year 2014-2015Tagged Abby Gadbois, Hong Kong, International Academic Programs, study abroad, UW-madison, year abroad

Hiking in Hong Kong

Posted on November 21, 2014

When I first imagined life in Hong Kong, I pictured a huge modern city, endless baskets of dim sum, and malls every few blocks. When I arrived, I was pleasantly surprised at how much green …

Posted in Abby Gadbois, Academic Year 2014-2015, Asia, ChinaTagged Abby Gadbois, Hong Kong, International Academic Programs, study abroad, UW-madison, year abroad
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