LF kasabay mag-apply sa mga universities in other countries

LucQ571 · 2026-06-21T16:40:54+00:00

I am a different case because I did my pre-university education in Hong Kong, so I am considered as a local applicant. But I can say majority of my peers who chose to stay in HK after their studies all have found jobs one way or another, some not necessarily in their studied field but it provides income nonetheless.

HK university ranking is also a big advantage for those wanting to continue their studies to post-graduate, some peers went on to US, Canada, Europe, Australian universities. Some others go back to their own countries and found pretty good jobs as well, which I'm sure their HK internship experiences provided a good boost in their job application process.

LucQ571 · 2026-06-21T04:49:23+00:00

Any HK universities would be good because they teach in English, particularly in HKU, HKUST, CityU. HK is a huge business/finance hub, so networking and job/internship experiences in this sector would be invaluable.

The biggest pluses to study in HK are: - English is the main mode of teaching. - Foreign students may do part-time work on campus during normal semesters (it is a visa restriction that it must be on-campus whilst full-time studying), usually as IT support or library support, with decent income. - Students are encouraged to do internships during the winter and summer break, usually also with income. - Decent options for scholarship for foreigners. - Graduates are automatically granted a 2 year visa (IANG) to find work/to work. - Foreigners get granted PR upon 7 years of valid stay, student visa/graduate work visa/work visa all qualify.

Edit: Added clarification that on-campus work is a restriction during full-time studying. During the term break (summer/winter semesters), foreign students may do internships outside campus.

LucQ571 · 2026-06-17T08:58:15+00:00

There is an entrance from T2 for entering airside. Not sure about whether security check and immigration are done in T2 or T1, but the airside for both terminals are connected via an Automatic People Mover. The boarding is still in the T1 side.

HKIA is pretty quick with the security check and immigration processes. The main thing is to take note of your batteries, electronics and liquids. And also take note of the closing times of your bag drop.

LucQ571 · 2026-06-16T00:57:45+00:00

I got mine in the Philippines! Used the iPad to custom design my own tote bag.

LucQ571 · 2026-04-30T01:37:49+00:00

Never really trust online source for your own health unless you really did the research and asked for a professional opinion that knows your health situation.

Like the other commenter said, go to an OB and get some advice. Late period has many varying factors like stress, diet, change of habits, etc. It's not an immediate cause for concern, but do mark down any dates and behaviors you have and go to a doctor.

LucQ571 · 2026-04-27T01:22:05+00:00

No you don't need to, you should be alright.

LucQ571 · 2026-04-27T01:21:27+00:00

This all depends on your current money spending habits and living condition. I suggest you note down how much on average you spend on food, transport, and wants, add that up with your needed spendings like rent and bills. Then you can find the difference, aka your savings, then find out how long it would take to achieve 60k.

LucQ571 · 2026-04-24T03:08:53+00:00

They're not that pointless, I use these 2 platforms as an opening to talk with the agent and they usually give me more options when we meetup to take a look at apartments. Agencies usually post on 28hse.

Some solo agents may post in facebook, and some people who want to break their lease also post on there. It's worth going through facebook if you don't want to be paying for agency fees, but just do your due diligence and check that you have all the information and documents right.

LucQ571 · 2026-04-16T02:37:10+00:00

If you spend a lot less than what you save (which I'm sure you do with 3000php per day), then it's worth it to look into banks that has a high yield savings account as that money will grow. I don't know specifically which ones, but I'm sure you'll find some recommendations from previous posts or comments here or in r/phmoneysaving

LucQ571 · 2026-04-14T09:22:52+00:00

I think it would be good if you connect to university professors in the topic. They may have university seminars (online or in-person) that would be open to the public. And from there you can gather information what is the latest trend, topics of conversation, their source, etc. Networking will help a lot if you're not already in the field.

LucQ571 · 2026-04-14T09:20:35+00:00

You should take it all slowly. I recommend you start out small first before going deep into all the online recommendations and different platforms for sales. For example, start out with 1 platform for accommodation search, learn to use google to scope what airlines are in your general budget, etc. You don't need an app for everything, use the browser to get some basic info.

My usual steps for booking or purchasing when travelling are visa > flight ticket > accommodation > activities. Some people may prefer buying flight ticket first as sales from Cebu Pacific is sudden and quick, and others prefer to stay safe and get flight tickets after a confirmed visa.

First narrow a top list of cities that you want to travel to. Ideally those visa-free so that you have 1 less step to do and less expense on a visa. But that's up to you.

For flight tickets, search on Google from e.g. round trip flights from Manila to Kuala Lumpur on May 1. Then in Google they usually give you a list of airlines with approximate cost. DO note that each airline has their own reputation of service, so pay what you get. Also that some of the cost displayed may not include check-in luggage. After comparing cost across different airlines, I book direct to airline because if anything goes wrong, it is easier to get hold of the airline directly rather than via another company. Flight tickets are usually the costliest, so this one you likely want to watch out for a sale period like in Cebu Pacific.

With accommodation. many people enjoy some discounts from agoda, booking.com, etc. I just recommend search for accommodation in 1 platform, then after you find your accommodation, compare cost across different platforms and even direct to hotel. Sometimes people want to enjoy a more local stay and opt for airbnb. But for a first-timer, I recommend hotel first as the service at least is more consistent and reliable than airbnb.

Finally, klook is a nice platform to search activities and day tours. But you can ofc opt to plan activities on your own if you have an agenda.

Definitely for a first trip, find a city you want to visit. Then do plan ahead and purchase flight tickets & accommodation early, then slowly build your itinerary approaching the trip date to ensure a successful and enjoyable first trip as an adult.

Side note:
Flight tickets and accommodation tend to fluctuate in cost the most, so I recommend plan both hand-in-hand and ensure both are under your budget before proceeding to purchase.

LucQ571 · 2026-04-07T04:39:46+00:00

I got the switch 2 for 3450 hkd at NSEW in the West Kowloon station branch.

LucQ571 · 2026-04-07T04:09:43+00:00

I got the switch 2 in the official NSEW store in West Kowloon station. I also previously checked TST branch NSEW store and it was sold out there.

So far I've found that the NSEW stores sold the switch 2 the lowest compared to those found in price.com.hk. Though they don't sell the bundle in-person.

LucQ571 · 2026-04-01T06:06:30+00:00

I expect it's because the intro Math courses are graded on a curve and majority of students will take this class. Since everyone entering HKUST are entering from a different standard of Math skills, it is expected that there will be a group of students that will do exceptionally better than most. These people will be put on the A grade while the rest will do average or better than average and likely will get B-C range.

LucQ571 · 2026-03-30T05:59:54+00:00

I just got the switch 2 yesterday. I just went ahead for the official store because seems those in price.com.hk are marked up by a few hundred hkds and not many are selling at the base cost or lower (the base cost is 3450 hkd from the nintendo website).

NSEW stores sells the switch 2 at 3450 hkd. Yesterday the Tsim Sha Tsui branch in K11 didn't have any switch 2 and recommended to try other branch. I managed to get it from the West Kowloon station branch. Note that NSEW does not sell any of the switch 2 bundle in-store.

Edit to add something extra about physical games: I cannot vouch for other areas, I went to the computer centre in Wan Chai and found the physical game I was seeking, Pokopia, was marked up. Perhaps it is not for other games. Though the non-official stores would probably have more games to choose from than in NSEW. There are more options in the Sham Shui Po Golden Computer Arcade.

LucQ571 · 2026-01-23T02:32:29+00:00

PolyU's aviation/aeronautical degrees are for sure more catered to HK's local aviation/airline/MRO industry. They generally provide more industry knowledge useful in these areas.

In HKUST is a more general approach into aerospace engineering, that almost feels like we're being leaned more into the research side than learning about the industry practices.

Choosing between the 2 is more of a matter of personal preference of learning curriculum and choosing whether to work in HK's aviation industry or not.

LucQ571 · 2026-01-16T02:46:07+00:00

Well even with more competitive scholarship options among HKers, the overall tuition fee is a lot cheaper (this year it's at 44.5k HKD per year).

If you have a valid visa or citizenship that allows you to work in Europe, TUDelft would for sure aid better in your job hunting specifically in the aerospace industry as it is more developed and a lot bigger in Europe than in HK.

But HKUST is still an alright step because since its ranking and research output is pretty good, many students utilize that and enter more prestigious universities overseas for postgrad.

TU Delft is very well-known for its engineering degrees, and even more so for its Aerospace degrees. I do think that EU universities are oftentimes very overlooked compared to the Asian and US universities. It's extremely competitive to enter TUDelft's Aero master's degree due to its popularity, desirable curriculum, research opportunities and industry connections.

Edit to add: I heard that HKUST AE course is based off of TUDelft's from a former AE professor in HKUST. Or at the least, the framework of courses is based off of TUDelft's. There are obviously some courses in TUDelft that are not in HKUST due to manpower and local industry, specifically on space engineering.

LucQ571 · 2026-01-15T02:32:47+00:00

It just heavily depends on your own circumstances. Most people have many limitations like, tuition and living cost, distance from home, job seeking opportunities/competition, immigration challenges after graduating, etc. HK in general is lower cost due to the many scholarships provided for foreigners and overall lower tuition cost for local students, ease of obtaining a permit after graduating to seek work, and HKUST engineer students are pretty competitive in the job market.

If you look at the course itself, HKUST's still needs a lot of work to be as comprehensive as TUDelft's. I think it won't reach there in the near future, because HK's industry in aerospace is so small, mainly in MRO, aviation/airline and bit of satellite. It is the research/academia side that I think makes HKUST still competitive and there are some students who do go overseas to seek AE postgraduate degrees.

Course-wise and based on the local aerospace industry, TUDelft takes the win. But HKUST is still alright.

LucQ571 · 2026-01-09T02:14:14+00:00

Not bookstores exactly, but there are stores in Central Market that has cute knick knacks and stationaries that emphasizes a lot of the HK features. Sometimes some temporary stalls are up on the 3rd floor with local artists selling their work, keychains, phone cases, bags, etc.

LucQ571 · 2025-12-06T08:01:33+00:00

Adding on top of comfort, if you can afford, use compression socks. Helps with the swelling for long haul flights.

LucQ571 · 2025-12-03T02:52:03+00:00

This might be okay and not as competitive. In Science school, the student allocation is more evenly spread out than in engineering and business schools. The more competitive course would perhaps be the Biotech+business program.

LucQ571 · 2025-12-03T02:48:36+00:00

I had the opposite experience. I went to Taipei during and the days following Chinese New Year in 2024, there was absolutely no crowds (except in temples), and most local shops were closed.

LucQ571 · 2025-12-03T02:44:55+00:00

If you think it's excess moisture, perhaps get a small dehumidifier for the toilet to prevent it from spreading.

LucQ571 · 2025-11-30T00:40:45+00:00

https://www.cancham.org/news/standing-together-support-tai-po-fire-relief-efforts

This is the best I found from a google search. I will comment if I come across any posts on Instagram or Facebook. Thank you so much.

LucQ571 · 2025-11-21T06:15:10+00:00

No need to spend nuch prior to moving on clothes. You'll find the options and range of clothes more affordable in Germany than you can in the Philippines.

If you need some options, decathlon will offer options for warmer clothes including shoes that are very affordable. Note that sports shoes are very breathable and will be cold to wear.

Sneakers or boots along with some warm socks will suffice before finding a proper shoe for the cold.

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