PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Spend 5 weeks this summer in Hong Kong at HKBU a place where scholarly work in heavily promoted and students are engaged in internationalized activities on campus.
Any undergraduate student in good academic standing interested in learning in a highly vibrant city setting is invited to apply. Once enrolled, you will be studying and interacting alongside with the other international students as well as local and Mainland students inside the same classrooms.
Learn more about the program by visiting the HKBU
WEBSITE.
PROGRAM DATES SUMMER 2019
| Arrival |
July 2 & 3 |
| Orientation |
July 4 |
| Classes Start |
July 5 |
| Last Day of Classes |
July 25 |
| Examinations |
July 29-30 |
| Departure |
August 1 |
LOCATION
Hong Kong is in the heart of Asia and a gateway to Mainland China. It is a world class cosmopolitan city where wast and west blend in many ways.
Learn about your destination by visiting the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs web page at
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country.html to find country specific information about visa, safety and security, local laws, health, and more.
LANGUAGE
The courses will all be taught in English.
COURSES
Over 30 courses will be offered in the areas of Business, Communication, Economics, English, Film, Finance, History, Journalism, Marketing, Religion, Science and Sociology.
Click
HERE to see the full course listing and course descriptions.
EXCURSIONS
Cultural and leisure activities are built into the programme so that students will have the opportunities to experience and learn about Hong Kong. The highlight of the programme is a 3-day cultural trip in Hong Kong and Macao to learn about the history and cultrue of the two regions.
ACCOMMODATION
Students are housed in the university's undergraduate halls on the Baptist University Road Campus (BURC). Rooms are shared by two students are are air-conditioned.
PROGRAM COSTS
Costs billed directly through BGSU Bursar's Office*
| BGSU Tuition |
BGSU Tuition and Fees can be found on the bursar’s WEBSITE. (Undergraduate, Graduate, In State and Out of State).
|
| Education Abroad Fee |
$50 |
| International Health Insurance |
$1.62 per day (Students will be billed one time for the duration of their program. This fee is non-refundable.) |
*Fees listed are estimates and are subject to change at any time
Possible Additional Expenses (not billed through BGSU)*
| International Airfare |
$1400 (estimated) |
Program Fee:
On-campus accommodation
Student activities (including a 3-day trip in Macao)
Arrival pickup
Administrative fee (covers visa processing, courier fees and other misc. expenses) |
$1,601 |
| Food |
$645 (estimated) |
| Personal Expenses |
$300 (estimated) |
Learn more about the program costs here:
https://intl.hkbu.edu.hk/page/detail/1463
**Please note that these costs are estimated and should be used as guidelines only!
FINANCIAL AID
Because this exchange program is part of Bowling Green State University study abroad options, financial aid that could be applied to study on BGSU’s main campus can usually be applied equally to study in the program abroad. If contacting via email please include your name and ID number along with the program name and semester you are planning to study abroad. For appointments, please also include several days and times that work for you.
To determine eligibility for Financial Aid, please contact:
Alexa St. Julian
419-372-9322
stjulia@bgsu.edu
Note: Available for in person and virtual appointments. When connecting by email or phone, please include your first and last name, BGSU ID, study abroad program name, and term you plan to study abroad.
In addition to financial aid, there are International Travel Grants and general Education Abroad scholarship opportunities that are available for students on the Education Abroad
WEBSITE.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Education Abroad, International Programs and Partnerships
Bowling Green State University
301 University Hall
Bowling Green, OH 43403
edabroad@bgsu.edu
419-372-0479
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ACADEMIC ADVISING, COURSES, AND EQUIVALENCIES
Tim Chambers, Director of Undergraduate Studies
253 Business Administration Building
tchambe@bgsu.edu
419-372-2747
