One week of school (DONE)

Hi everyone!

It is been awhile that I posted a blog of my Hong Kong Trip....my excuse would be that I was busy throughout the time. (HEHEHE)

So school started last Monday ago...if someone would ask how the first week of mine went I would say it went pretty good. The classes that I chose are interesting and challenging; especially for Putonghua (Mandarin). I realized that I have to put A LOT of effort in Chinese Characters. That is going to be the biggest challenge of my Hong Kong studies! Understanding is not that hard for me but reading is.

Besides the Chinese class the business related classes are interesting and a little different then from the business classes at UNCG. I realized that a lot of the business classes have group projects that counts for 20-30 percent of your grade. Also they don't have 2-3 exam throughout the semester but only have one midterm and one final exam. Sometimes the final exam counts for 50 percent of your grade!

Well that is all for my blog today! I will try to keep you posted asap.... greetings from Hong Kong!

Germany - my old home

On Monday I left the States to see my brother, friends, and teachers in Germany. Surprisingly the flights to Germany were not really bad. Actually it was fairly good. Well there was one thing....I had to rush to my plane once because if I wouldn't I would probably miss the plane. HAHA

Once I arrived to Hamburg I recognized so many stuff. Although I just got saw the "exit" of the airport. My brother and one of my friends picked me up from the airport and it was really nice to see them again after 3 years. On my way to my brother's place I saw so many stuff that I still remember from 3 years ago. It was nostalgia pure!

That is all for now. I will keep yall posted what I will do in Germany and also and of course tell you what I will experience in Hong Kong. After all Hong Kong is the place I am suppose to talk about. HEHE

The journey is beginning shortly

So yesterday and today I bought the tickets to Hamburg and Hong Kong. For those who don't know yet I am actually going to visit my brother and friends in Germany before I go to Hong Kong. So first I will go to Hamburg and spend some time there. Afterwards I will go from Hamburg to Hong Kong. Because of the side stop the "ticket expense" is pretty high. Well there is always a price for enjoyment right? Anyways I feel like I am closer to my awesome adventure! =)

First Blog

Hi everyone, I am Andrew and I am a student from UNCG. I am going to study abroad in Hong Kong for the Fall 2011. Since I have never been to China nor Hong Kong before I am really excited. Via the blog I will post my latest updates of my study abroad such as news what I am going to do (eg. traveling) or upload some pictures etc. That is my first blog and I am not really sure how this works so any suggestions or tips let me know! Well since I don't have much to say now I will just leave you with this. =)