What does "Happy Corner" mean to you?

It has been two weeks since my last entry, but it doesn't mean that there was any less going on.

Food

One thing that is quite achievable is to eat out for dinner each night. Yes, you are not looking at it funny: each night. Affordably, healthily, and from a large selection. It's not often you eat out everynight, forgoing eating back on-campus at the local canteens or in the hostel kitchen. I didn't want to buy pots and pans for one semester's meals, bringing them back with me. Although sometimes I think as to whether I will return fatter due to the amount of non-home cooked meals, or thinnner due to a potentially healthier diet.

 Shopping

Hong Kong's reputation as a location for near-endless shopping is thoroughly intact. Not only are there the many malls/shopping complexes, but also the renown street markets are thriving with various goods (Tai Po, Temple Street, Ladies Market, etc.). They all sell items that can be negotiated (aka Haggled) for, if you know what to say. They may also carry calculators, but it doesn't mean you will get the cheapest price.

Nightlife

The nightlife, especially in an area called Lam Kwai Fong (LKF) is known for its many nightclubs and bars. It's common to see students from many universities moving (by however means) back to their hostels early in the morning. Thursdays are also Ladies' Night in LFK.

Location and Proximity

Given a break, and it does happen, especially during the lazy Sunday, take a trip to the Mainland or any other areas around south-east Asia (i.e. Macau). You may need a visa for some areas, but it's better than sitting around in your room staring at the side of a hill during that time.

Hostel Life

If you have not read into the make-up of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), then you most likely don't know that CUHK is comprised of four colleges: Chung Chi, New Asia, Shaw, United. Each college has a set of hostels which, combined, house half of the student population. International students, which includes the exchange students, may instead choose to stay at the I-House. Recommendation: I-House may seem like a great idea, but in my opinion it is not. Some student helpers like to talk about each of the colleges and their attributes in terms of canteen, gyms, class proximity, etc. but go silent when you say you are at the I-House. O-week in the hostels is a great time to interact with fellow hostel-mates, participating in activites for bonding and making new friends. It's also part of the culture of CUHK, and each of its colleges. As an analogy I heard, it's like "Hogwarts and the Four Houses."

Recently, I have joined a few clubs within CUHK (none of them are archery) and participated in trips put organised by IASP, the international centre in CUHK.