My name is Ashley. I have been studying in Hong Kong for more than three years and am now studying accounting at the Metropolitan University of Hong Kong (which was not renamed at the time, called the Open University of Hong Kong).
Although a long time has passed now, the confusion and youthfulness of the time when I first came to Hong Kong are still vividly remembered. Studying in Hong Kong is a path full of unknowns for me. Not only are there many differences between living habits and languages and those in the mainland, but the teaching models and educational content also reflect its diversity. Therefore, when I first chose a school and major, I also felt a little confused. Later, the teachers of the institution introduced me to the advantages and professional characteristics of each school in great detail, so that I could make a suitable choice based on my own interests and needs. After the introduction of the teachers, I learned that Hong Kong has a good academic platform for studying business. Because in the first and second year of college, the school will expose us to and understand every discipline of business (including marketing, management, accounting, finance and economics), and the third year will let us determine the final major based on our strengths and interests. This gives me a certain buffer time; I also learned that the professional accounting of The Metropolitan University of Hong Kong can be exempted from many ACCA, so I finally chose this school and this major.
Although I am an authentic southerner, I am still not very familiar with speaking Cantonese. Although the teaching mode in Hong Kong is almost all English, teachers occasionally use some Cantonese to assist in understanding; Coupled with some Cantonese tutorial, more or less still made me feel helpless if I didn’t know Cantonese. Special thanks to the Cantonese training class set up by the teachers of the institution later, so that I can understand the basic understanding and be able to communicate with the local students and teachers in Cantonese. After that, whether it was the epidemic or renting a house outside alone after moving out of school, the teachers of the institution were very patient to help me solve all my worries.
Now, whether in study or life, I can already adapt well to the pace of Hong Kong. The confusion of the past is gone. As a student, I can also help my future students solve problems in life or learning, just like the teachers of the institution led me out of confusion and confusion three years ago. I am grateful for the people and things I have met along the road that have made me better and better.
