Charis LO (GCS) HKUST – Waseda Dual Degree Program During her studies in the GCS program, Charis developed a strong interest in politics and international relations, which inspired her to pursue a dual-degree program that HKUST partnered — Waseda University’s School of Political Science and Economics. Studying in Japan, Charis was eager to enhance her knowledge of politics and embrace the challenges of independent living in a foreign country. She expressed deep gratitude for the insightful conversations with professors; the friendships formed through student clubs, group projects, competitions, and internships—all of which enriched her learning experience. Yuyu FU (GCS) Semester at Sea Program Yuyu, recipient of the C.Y. Tung Scholarship, was awarded USD 25,000 to participate in the Semester at Sea exchange program. Over the course of more than 100 days, she sailed across three continents and ten countries, studied subjects such as International Relations, US-China Relations, Religions, and Global Studies — aligned with her GCS program and provide fresh perspectives on politics and global issues. Her journey took her to the Netherlands, Morocco, South Africa and more, where she deeply immersed herself in local histories and cultures, and even exploring the wildlife on a safari. Hazel KONG (GCS) Sciences Po, France Hazel spent a semester studying at Sciences Po’s Paris campus, where she took a variety of courses in opera, educational policy and social sciences. Moreover, she joined Vino Veritas, the Sciences Po wine team, and hosted a wine tasting competition at Château Bollinger, a renowned champagne house. It is a great chance for her to meet people from all over the world, enriching her cultural and academic journey. Vennise KU (GCS) Sciences Po, France Vennise took three courses in France such as French Language, Comparative Politics, and the Economy of Wine and Champagne. The immersive French course was enjoyable, enabling her to apply new language skills in daily life. Studying politics during Trump and Macron’s era sparked engaging discussions, while the wine economy course provided unique insights into the Champagne’s region. Living independently in Reims taught her responsibility and enriched her life experiences. She also grew more con dent in French and cherished this memorable exchange. 11 OVERSEAS LEARNING EXPERIENCES
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