School of Communication Studies Hong Kong Baptist University Exchange Program

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School of Communication Studies Hong Kong Baptist
University Exchange Program
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Hong Kong
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Hong Kong

• The media and entertainment hub in Asia
• Access to mainland China the largest market in
  the world
• One of the highest penetration in broadband, the
  largest number of dailies, the busiest
  international airport
• Asian headquarters for many US multinational
  companies
• Bilingual Both Chinese and English are official
  languages
• Highly efficient public transportation
• Population of 7 million

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Hong Kong Baptist University
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SCS HKBU Exchange Program

• Hong Kong Baptist University Largest
  communication program in Hong Kong
• Five specializations
• Cinema and Television
• Digital Graphic Communication
• Journalism
• Organizational Communication
• Public Relations and Advertising

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Why participate in exchange program?

• Get international exposure and learn how media
  and communication work in another culture
• Add credentials to your resume
• Lower cost than study abroad programs
• No delay in your graduation with proper advising
• Get courses relevant to your degree in another
  country

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Terms

• One semester or two semesters
• GPA Requirement 3.0 or above
• Pay same tuition to BGSU
• Credits transferable to BGSU
• Administration fee (including visa application) 
  206 (US dollars)
• Pay only airfare to HK (800-1500), residential
  hall (840/semester) and meal (US350 month)

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HKBU Exchange Student Welcome Party

• Thursday, February 5, 1-215 p.m. in West Hall
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• Two HKBU students from mainland China will talk
  about their experience as international students
  at HKBU
• Refreshments and desserts will be served

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What to do if interested

• 1. Attend the HKBU Student Welcome Party
• 2. Talk to the programs department liaison
• 3. Read information about Hong Kong, Hong Kong
  Baptist University, its School of Communication
  and its booklet for International Students.
• 4. Apply with an application form AND a one-page
  statement of Interest by March 1.  

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Department Liaisons (spring 2009)

• School and Department of Telecommunication
  Liaison Dr. Louisa Ha (louisah_at_bgsu.edu,
  3729103)
• Department of Journalism Dr. Nancy Brendlinger
  (nbrendl_at_bgsu.edu, 3728176)
• Department of Interpersonal Communication Dr.
  Canchu Lin (clin_at_bgsu.edu, 3723512)
• http//www.bgsu.edu/departments/scs/page55187.html
  

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Need Financial Aid?

• Apply to the Study Abroad scholarships offered by
  the International Programs (300-1450)
• Apply to your departments scholarships (deadline
  is approaching)
• Apply to other scholarships available on campus
  or in industry associations