35 34 PERSONAL WELL BEING Your first few weeks in Hong Kong may be hectic. During the term, manage your time and finances wisely to avoid unnecessary stress and distress. Take some time to explore Hong Kong, experience the culture, and keep in touch with your family back home. You should also participate in student activities, and discover new interests to make the best of your time in Hong Kong. COUNSELING You are encouraged to consult professional counselors, who are available on campus, should you experience any of the following: • Emotional instability, depression or anxiety • Interpersonal tension or conflict • Maladjustment to university or campus life • Unsatisfactory academic performance • Alcohol and/or drug abuse • Eating disorders HKUST Counseling and Wellness Center Room 5332, Academic Building (via Lift 3) Email: counsel@ust.hk Tel: 2358-6696 24/7 HEARing - 24-hour helpline: (852) 8208 2688 SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS For students who have special educational needs and wish to seek support, you are advised to contact our SEN Support Team. SEN Support, HKUST Counseling and Wellness Center https://sen.hkust.edu.hk/page.php?sid=3 ALCOHOL The legal drinking age in Hong Kong is 18. Premises serving alcohol may perform ID checks. In such cases, you will have to provide a government-issued identity card stating clearly your date of birth, such as your passport or HKID. STAYING WELL SMOKING HKUST is a non-smoking campus. Smoking is hazardous to your health. Hong Kong law prohibits smoking in most enclosed areas, including restaurants, karaoke boxes, malls and some bars, as well as in most public outdoor areas, including public beaches, swimming pools, transport interchanges, escalators and university campuses. Any person who smokes or carries a lighted tobacco product in a statutory non-smoking area will be fined up to HK$1,500. NARCOTICS Hong Kong laws regarding the enforcement and penalties for narcotics may be different from that of other countries. You should pay attention to these. In Hong Kong, the following are considered offenses and are liable for conviction: • Trafficking a dangerous drug (includes selling or distributing a drug) • Manufacturing a dangerous drug • In possession of, or smoking, inhaling, ingesting or injecting a dangerous drug • In possession of any pipe, equipment or apparatus fit and intended for smoking, inhaling, ingesting or injecting a dangerous drug • Cultivating any plant of the genus cannabis or opium poppy Anti-drug Information, Narcotics Division, Security Bureau https://www.nd.gov.hk/en/antidrug_resources.html FAITH AND RELIGION Religious freedom is protected under Hong Kong’s Basic Law. While many of Hong Kong’s locals adhere to traditional Chinese faiths such as Buddhism and Taoism, there are numerous other religions in the territory that contribute to its cultural diversity. These include Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Judaism, amongst many others.
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