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International Student Association’s for international freshmen CUHK SURVIVAL GUIDE 2013

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  • InternationalStudentAssociations

    forinternationalfreshmen

    CUHKSURVIVALGUIDE 2013

  • INTRODUCTIONWelcome! 5How to use this guide 6Who are we? 7

    THINGS TO KNOWHong Kong ID 9Working in HK 11Visa renewal 12Mobile phones 13Healthcare 14Banking 15The internet 16

    ACADEMICSOnline tools 19Course registration 20Veriguide & GPA 21Exams 22

    TRANSPORTATIONCampus map 24Shuttle buses 26Meet-class buses 28Public buses 30Taxis 32MTR & Octopus 33MTR system map 34

    FOOD & DRINKCanteens & cafs 37

    APPENDICESBuilding abbreviations 41Official bus schedules 42Official light bus schedule (paid) 44Important dates & holidays 46Term dates 48

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  • welcome!Dear New Friends,

    Greetings from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. It is my pleasure to welcome you on behalf of International Student Association (ISA), the representative body for international students. Are you excited about your new university life? We are as excited to welcome you here. I am May, the president of ISA.

    Every year, we have an increasing number of international students admitted at CUHK. We are aware of some challenges you might face as foreign students here. It is not easy to adapt to a new place with different culture, language, environment et cetera, yet the administrative staffs from the University have been dedicated to improve their services to us. As a result, there has been a huge change for the past four to five years. I am certain with further development of the CUHK, the growing international population will feel right at home with comfort.

    After three years at CUHK as a student, I believe that the CUHK can offer you opportunities to have rich experiences and discover your best-selves. I hope you make the most of opportunities here and enrich your university life. ISA will be always around to support you.

    We look forward to meeting you soon. Again, welcome.

    Sincerely,

    May KuPresident

    introductionhey there,

    nice to meet ya!

    part one

    I N T R O D U C T I O N 5

  • who are we?

    We are a group of ten undergraduate students, all from the CUHK, who strive to improve life for international students, to let the voices of international students be heard, and to have fun during the process of doing so! ISA is still a young association (we were established on November 4th, 2008) so there might be many things that we have not fully developed yet. However, we promise that we will do our best!

    Things will not work out if we dont have support from you! Participate in our activities and make new friends! If you are interested in helping out and be part of the committee, stay tuned for the cabinet election that takes place every December. If you want to help out but can not dedicate so much time, please volunteer to organize different activities (we are always in need of helping hands, such as helpers in the orientation camp, or MC for a dinner gathering).

    We have a facebook page and a website. If you need to talk to us please drop an email. Dont forget to like us on facebook to get the latest news and updates. Lastly, there is also a facebook group that you can join. Simply search for ISA CUHK to get there.

    [email protected]

    www.facebook.com/isacuhk

    www.isa-cuhk.com

    how to use this guide

    This guide is written to give you a kick start in your freshmen year. There arent dragons or other creatures that can kill you in the CUHK, but the truth is that many of us senior students have gone through mistakes that are not worth repeating. So we thought we could write them down and pass on the experiences.

    We have selected a few different aspects of university life and colour coded them. The table of contents is a great place to start looking for information if you are unsure of something.

    This guide is not going to teach you everything. It defeats the point. You have chosen a foreign place to start your university life, so part of it is exploration and problem solving on your own. Make lots of friends and ask around when you are in doubt, and when you can, dont hesitate to return the favour to those in need.

    This is my second year being in the ISA committee as well as writing and editing the survival guide. I would like to thank my fellow committee members. Without them, this guide will be much smaller and incomplete. I would also like to thank the Office of Student Affairs for their kind assistance, not only towards this guide, but to ISA in general throughout the years.

    We are a small community in the CUHK. Welcome to the family and enjoy your next four years.

    Daniel UExternal Vice President & Editor

    I N T R O D U C T I O N6 I N T R O D U C T I O N 7

  • Getting a Hong Kong ID (HKID) card is one of the most important things for full-time international students, so put this in the top position of your to-do list! According to the Immigration Department of Hong Kong, all Hong Kong residents aged 11 or above (including those who have been permitted to stay in Hong Kong for more than 180 days) are required to register for an identity card. The HKID will act as your identification in many scenarios including getting a mobile phone monthly plan, identification checks performed by the police force, accessing age-restricted areas, et cetera.

    Getting or renewing an HKID is free of charge. However, if it is lost or destroyed, $335 will be charged in order to replace the card.

    The easiest way to apply is via the internet:

    1. Make the appointment online (24 working days before the booked period) from the Hong Kong government website1. Remember to select the Fo Tan Office, which is the nearest to CU! It is better to make an appointment in the morning (2 hours before lunch time) as it is less crowded.

    2. Prepare your student visa, passport (and/or valid travel documents), and application form which can be found here: www.immd.gov.hk/en/forms/forms/rop1.html (for age of 18 or over).

    3. Arrive in style on the registered day (dont be late!) and hand in all your documents

    1 www.gov.hk/icbooking

    Hong Kong ID

    things to know I wish I was told

    about these...

    part two

    T H I N G S T O K N O W 9

  • One of the mostly inquired question from international students is Can I take up some part-time jobs in Hong Kong?

    The short answer is maybe. It would be stated clearly what type of employment you can take on the No Objection Letter1 (NOL) that was issued to you upon arrival of entry and/or extension of stay by the Hong Kong Immigration Department. Usually, you can not be employed unless it is one of the following2:

    1. An internship related to your study which is endorsed by your academic department at the CUHK

    2. An on-campus part-time job or a part-time job with the CUHK as the ultimate employer outside of campus (less than 18 hours per week)

    3. A summer job (between June 1 and August 31)

    We are not legal experts and can not provide professional advices. If you are interested in taking up employments in Hong Kong, you can consult the Career Planning and Development Centre (CPDC). They have a very informative website.

    1 An NOL looks like this: cpdc.osa.cuhk.edu.hk/file/upload/1920/NOL_sample_with_Internship.pdf

    2 See cpdc.osa.cuhk.edu.hk/file/upload/1057/toolkit__July_2012_.pdf

    working in HK4. Wait, wait and wait! Be prepared to get bored. 5. Go to the officer to examine all documents and take your

    photo for the HKID

    6. Go to the second officer to have the final confirmation

    7. Get a receipt and a temporary HKID

    8. Collect your HKID on the date assigned

    Immigration and Registration of Persons

    Fo Tan Office(+852) 2653 3116Shops 405 & 406, 4/F, Jubilee Square, 2-18 Lok King Street, Fo Tan (MTR Fo Tan Station Exit C)Monday Friday 9:00 12:45, 14:00 16:30Saturday 9:00 12:30Closed on Sundays and public holidays

    Career Planning and Development Centre(+852) 3943 7202https://cpdc.osa.cuhk.edu.hk/2/F, Benjamin Franklin Centre, Central CampusMonday Thursday 08:45 17:30Friday 08:45 17:45Closed during lunch hour and on Sat, Sun, & P.H.

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  • Its the 21st Century! Who can live without a mobile phone? The mobile phone industry in Hong Kong is one of the most active in the world. As a result of the open market, there are many different mobile phone carriers to choose from: 3, CSL (1010, one2free, and New World Mobility), PCCW Mobile, SmarTone, and China Mobile Hong Kong. Different companies offer different plans and related information can be easily found online.

    The Hong Kong mobile phone network runs on the GSM standard. In simple words, we put SIM cards into our phones to make calls. Depending on where your phone was originally from, it may (or may not) be locked and might not work in Hong Kong.

    To register for a monthly plan you will need an HKID. During the first month before you get your HKID, it would be best to use a pre-paid SIM card. The pre-paid SIM cards can be purchased at convenience stores and the sales centre of the mobile phone carriers. If you decide to get a monthly plan afterwards, you can still keep your number. Of course, if you do not want to sign a contract with any of the phone carriers, you can always stick to the pre-paid card.

    mobile phones

    Youll have to renew your student visa every year if you want to continue your study in the CUHK. The Registration and Examinations Section sends out reminder emails and provides a batch-submission service for non-local students. With their help you just need to hand in all the required documents at Sui-Loong Pao Building and be at the Immigration Department on an appointed date, simple as that!

    You will need to fill out the Extension of Stay application form [ ID91]. Hand that in along with the photocopies of the following:

    1. Your HKID

    2. The biodata page of your travel document

    3. The page of your travel document showing the latest Student Visa label

    4. The page of your travel document showing the latest landing endorsement (the immigration stamp)

    5. Additional documents might be required based on the type of travel documents you hold. Pay attention to the reminder email for specific information.

    visa renewal

    T H I N G S T O K N O W1 2 T H I N G S T O K N O W 1 3

  • Having a bank account is convenient for your daily life. There are two banks branches on campus, Hang Seng Bank and the Bank of East Asia, and many others in near-by areas such as HSBC, Bank of China (Hong Kong), Standard Chartered, et cetera. Many banks in Hong Kong offer promotions to university students and it is a good idea to pay attention to them. In order to open a bank account, you will need an identification document (passport or HKID) and a recent proof of address (within a year). In the case of most international students, the proof of address from his or her home country/region is also required.

    Hang Seng Bank Ltd. (+852) 2998 62621/F, John Fulton Centre, Central CampusMonday Friday 09:00 17:00Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays

    The Bank of East Asia(+852) 3609 3790Room 108, 1/F, Pommerenke Student Centre, Pond CrescentMonday Friday 09:00 17:00Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays

    bankingAs a student at CUHK, you can receive medical and

    dental services from the University Health Service. When you wish to see a doctor at the health clinic, it is best to make an appointment ahead of time, which can be done through the internet booking system on the University Health Service website (www.uhs.cuhk.edu.hk/Internet-Booking/Login).

    Remember to always bring your student ID when visiting the clinic as this will be requested prior to the appointment. In the case of an emergency, you are advised to go to the Accident & Emergency Department at a major hospital.

    The nearest hospital is Prince of Wales Hospital in Shatin, N.T.. If ambulance service is needed, you can dial 2735-3355 or 999.

    University Health Service (+852) 3943 6439www.cuhk.edu.hk/uhs Clinic Road, east of the University HeadquartersMonday - Thursday 08:45-13:00, 14:00-17:30Friday 08:45-13:00, 14:00-17:45Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays

    Prince of Wales Hospital(+852) 2632 3250www.ha.org.hk/pwh30-32 Ngan Shing Street, Shatin, New Territories (City One MTR Station)

    healthcare

    T H I N G S T O K N O W1 4 T H I N G S T O K N O W 1 5

  • Wired Network

    Accessing the wired network is as simple as accessing the wireless ones. Simply plug in your LAN wire, open a browser, and you will be greeted by a web login portal. Use your student ID and CWEM password to sign in.

    Need help?

    Although the internet is a great source of information, it is a paradox to look for information online regarding how to get online. If you cannot get online, the guides on the ITSC website seem useless. You can visit the ITSC at Pi Chiu building in person if you have trouble with your internet connection.

    Additionally, all students have access to the computers located at ITSCs User Area (1/F, Pi Chiu building). This 24/7 computer lab is a good meet-up place for group projects. Printers are also available here.

    Information Technology Services Centre Help Desk(+852) 3943 8845www.cuhk.edu.hk/itscRoom 109A, Pi Chiu Building, Central CampusMonday Thursday 08:45 13:00, 14:00 17:30Friday 08:45 13:00, 14:00 17:45Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays

    Wireless Network

    Students are offered free internet connection within campus. If you are using a laptop computer and wish to connect to the wifi network, it is as simple as selecting the CUHK network, open a web browser, and log in with your student ID and CWEM password. According to past experience, most students will not have much trouble accessing the internet using this method. There are wifi hotspots in major academic buildings and hostels.

    CUHK Wi-Fi Partnership Program

    As you might have noticed, there are other access points available, such as University WiFi, PCCW, eduroam, and Y5ZONE. Some of these are common commercial (paid) wifi services in Hong Kong. The University has created a partnership program with two commercial internet service providers and other institutions so that current students and staffs can use these networks for free. You can sign up for the program via this site http://wifipartners.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk

    The wifi hotspot coverage of this program is beyond the CUHK campus. No matter if you are in a sister institute, a 7-11 convenience store downtown, or even an overseas educational institute that has participated in the eduroam program, you can stay connected to the world wide web.

    the internet

    T H I N G S T O K N O W1 6 T H I N G S T O K N O W 1 7

  • The University provides many essential tools online for everyones convenience, and many of your academic tasks such as course registration and assignment submission take place online. At first, it might be difficult to understand how they work, but thats where we come in. Heres some brief explanations:

    MyCUHK is your one-stop portal for personalized access to various online resources from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. It is also the primary entrance for all the services provided by CUSIS, the Chinese University Student Information System.

    CUSIS is where all your course registrations take place. You can also view your grades, apply for scholarships or exchange programmes, and pay tuition fees.

    Under the same tab you can access all the eLearning services. WebCT, Moodle, and CUForum are course-specific sites where lecturers and tutors post announcements, lecture notes, and assignments. Veriguide is a plagiarism detection system where most of your professors will ask you to submit your assignments to.

    The Library tab redirects you to the University Library Systems website. You can search for books and other resources.

    The Webmail is your personal CUHK email account that ends with @cuhk.edu.hk. If you dont like logging in everyday you can set up auto-forwarding and have your emails delivered to your personal email account.

    online tools

    academicsplay hard,

    work harder

    part three

    A C A D E M I C S 1 9

  • Veriguide

    The Veriguide plagiarism detection system was developed by staff in the CUHK. Most assignments such as written reports may require a Veriguide plagiarism proof of proper source citing. These documents are uploaded to the Verguide site: https://academic.veriguide.org/academic/login_CUHK.jspx which would generate a slip (PDF file) that needs to be signed declaring the many terms and agreements of the Veriguide that you as a student agree to when submitting the document.

    Grading systems

    There are two major grading systems in the CUHK: the absolute grading system and the normal distribution curve system1. The absolute grading system refers to the pre-determined boundaries set by the teachers. This generally applies to language courses (e.g. Cantonese, Japanese) but most are graded under the normal distribution curve. This curve sets a X% of students to receive grade Cs (2.7) and X% students for As (4.0). Generally this is 10% and 5% respectively (note this varies between different majors and is a very flexible curve)

    1 Have a look at the Universitys policy on assessment of students: hwww.cuhk.edu.hk/policy/assessment/chi/AssessmentofStudentLearning.pdf

    Veriguide & GPA

    Course registration is one of the few things that none of us can escape from. You need to add your desired courses into your shopping cart and click the enroll button right when the registration period opens. Courses are given out on a first-come-first-serve basis (the CUSIS system will most likely crash due to the heavy traffic) and you can only hope for the best. Good luck!

    Here are some tips:

    * Always plan ahead. Make an ideal set of classes that you want to enroll as well as a fall-back plan so in case any of those classes is full, you can quickly register your second best choices.

    * Check the wait list if class is full option. If you are on the waiting list, you will be put into that class automatically if someone gives up their spot.

    * Before the registration day, use the validate button to have the system checks for time conflicts and prerequisites that have not been met. If your course can not pass the validation, it can not be enrolled.

    * On the registration day, dont forget the time of that the registration period opens. Be prepared, and dont panic.

    * It is not the end of the world if you dont get the classes you wanted on the first try. The first week of the semester is a trial period for classes and you can try again in the add/drop period, which takes place on the second week.

    course registration

    A C A D E M I C S2 0 A C A D E M I C S 2 1

  • transportationgetting around

    in and out

    part four

    Some people prefer examinations over papers, and some prefer the otherwise. Whether you like it or not, you will probably encounter some examinations in the CUHK. Here are some things you might want to know.

    Exam period

    Pre-determined exam periods represent the potential stretch of dates that the centralized exams may start. The cut-off date will ensure that it will not clash with certain events such as summer school or the last week of classes in most cases.

    Centralized v.s. In-class finals

    Depending on the lecturer or the nature of the classes finals would be classified as either centralized which is during the specified exam periods (draft exam timetables including time/date/location/subject will be sent out during the middle of the semester). The exams can also occur during lecturers specified times, this may include during actual class time or during anytime of the academic week.

    Exam timetable

    The Registration and Examinations Section (RES) will send out mass emails to students at the end of each semester regarding their individual exam timetables. Dont miss the email and definitely mark the dates of your exams on your calendar.

    exams

    A C A D E M I C S2 2

  • campus mapT R A N S P O R T A T I O N2 4 T R A N S P O R T A T I O N 2 5

  • The easiest way to get around inside the campus is taking the shuttle bus.The official bus schedule might take some time to understand1. We have a better idea to show the bus routes. All buses depart at one of the three bus terminals and travel counterclockwise according to the diagram. All bus routes except for route H operate from Monday to Saturday. On Sundays and public holidays only route H will operate.

    Operational Period

    Departure Times Remarks

    1 07:40 - 18:40 00, 20, 40Calls at Jockey Club Postgraduate Hall if departs at the top of the hour (00 minute).

    2 07:45 - 18:45 00, 15, 30, 45

    3 09:00 - 18:40 00, 20, 40

    4 07:30 - 18:50 10, 30, 50

    N 19:00 - 23:30 00, 15, 30, 45

    Not shown in the diagram.Calls at every stop except for Fung King Hey Building.Calls at Jockey Club Postgraduate Hall if departs at the top of the hour (00 minute).

    H

    08:20 - 09:4008:20, 09:00, and 09:40 only

    Not shown in the diagram.Calls at every stop except for Fung King Hey Building, Jockey Club Postgraduate Hall and Chan Chun Ha Hostel.Calls at Area 39 if departs at the top of the hour (00 minute).

    10:00 - 23:20 Every 00, 20, 40

    1 You can check out the official bus schedule in the appendices.

    shuttle buses

    T R A N S P O R T A T I O N2 6 T R A N S P O R T A T I O N 2 7

  • The meet-class buses1 are special buses dedicated to class exchanges (Classes in the CUHK start at half past). These bus routes are often the only way to make it to classes on-time, if you have two consecutive classes that are physically far apart.

    Meet-class buses are only available on teaching days (Monday to Saturday, except for public holidays).

    DirectionOperational Period

    Departure Times

    Remarks

    5 Up 08:50 - 17:50 20, 25, 50

    6a Down 09:18 - 17:18 18

    6b Down 12:18 - 17:18 18Operates from Monday to Friday only.

    7 Down 08:18 - 17:50 18, 50

    8 Circular08:10 - 10:4012:10 - 17:40

    10, 25, 40

    After Science Centre, it calls at New Asia College before United College.Reversed order is shown on the diagram for simplicity.

    1 Again, official schedule in the appendices.

    meet-class buses

    T R A N S P O R T A T I O N2 8 T R A N S P O R T A T I O N 2 9

  • On the other hand, the red public light bus is a cross between a bus and a taxi. Unlike the green version, there are no fixed bus stops in between the terminal stops nor a fixed timetable for a red light bus. A passenger will call for the driver to stop at the desired location. The route of a red public light bus is fairly loosely set. It is possible, although uncommon, to even request for a slight change of route.

    Cash is used to pay the bus fare and Octopus card payment service is rarely available. An interesting feature of the red public light bus is that change is available. The passenger does not have to tender exact change.

    It is worth noting that after the operational hours of MTR and the franchised buses, the red public light buses are the only public transportation for traveling to and from the CUHK. There are three red light buses that calls at the CUHK:

    * Mong Kok Tai Po (both directions)

    * Wan Chai Sheung Shui (both directions)

    * Kwun Tong Lok Ma Chau (both directions)

    It could be challenging to ride the red mini bus as an international student. At first, you might want to travel with someone familiar with the route. For reference, there are many useful websites about the light bus routes, such as www.hkbus.wikia.com and www.16seats.net, but most of them are in Chinese.

    Public Buses

    Public buses in Hong Kong are mostly double-deck buses operated by franchised companies. Traveling on public buses should be fairly straight forward as overhead display and audio broadcast of the next stop is available on the bus. Although usually slower than MTR, the extensive network of public buses covers almost all areas of Hong Kong.

    The nearest bus terminus to the CUHK is the one beside the University MTR station. There are also public bus stops outside of the two entrances (the Chung Chi Gate entrance and the University main entrance).

    Public Light Buses

    Other than the typical franchised buses, there are also the public light buses, commonly referred as the mini buses. The two types of light buses are distinguished by their colour. Passengers wishing to board a light bus can simply hail it on the street similar to a taxi, although specific light bus stops are available.

    A green public light bus similar to the franchised double decker buses. It operates on a government-regulated timetable, a fixed route, and a fixed fare. The exact change must be tendered, and Octopus card payment service is widely available.

    public buses

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  • MTR

    Mass Transit Railway (MTR) is the backbone of Hong Kongs public transport system. It is one of the most common methods for students to travel to and from the CUHK. The MTR system map is shown on the next page.

    Student Octopus Card

    The Octopus card is a stored value card that can be used for electronic payments on MTR, franchised buses, green-top light buses, vending machines, supermarkets, convenience shops, et cetera. University students are entitled to apply for a personalized Octopus card with student status. This card is eligible for receiving discounts on most MTR lines. To apply, you need an application form available at any MTR stations. Fill in the form, attach a photo, get the stamp of approval from your department office and then submit it to the customer service counter at any MTR station. You will need to pay HKD$90, including a HKD$50 refundable deposit, HKD$20 handling fee and a HKD$20 initial stored value.

    Before you receive your personalized Octopus card with your photo on it (which might take a few weeks), you will receive a temporary card in the meantime.

    You will have to renew your personalized Octopus card every year. If it is damaged or lost you will need to go through the same process again.

    MTR & Octopus

    Getting a taxi in Hong Kong is relatively easy. They can be easily hailed on the street, except for restricted areas, or summoned by phone. In addition, taxi stands are available at major transportation junctions.

    Taxis are categorized by three different colours, based on their area of operation. Each type of taxi has a different fare shown below:

    ColourFirst 2 km (or any part thereof)

    Every subsequent 200 meters (or any part thereof) and every period of 1 minute waiting time (or any part thereof)

    Operation Area

    Red $20.00For fare meters below $72.50 $1.50 All except for

    part of Lantau IslandFor fare meters of $72.50 and above $1.00

    Green $16.50For fare meters below $55.50 $1.30 New Territories

    onlyFor fare meters of $55.50 and above $1.00

    Blue $15.00

    For fare meters below $132.00 $1.30Lantau Island onlyFor fare meters of $132.00 and

    above$1.20

    taxis

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  • MTR system map

    T R A N S P O R T A T I O N3 4 T R A N S P O R T A T I O N 3 5

  • With over thirty canteens/restaurants on campus, there are many choices of food and beverage. All colleges, given that their hostels are constructed, have at least one canteen available. It does not mean students cannot enjoy meals in canteens that do not belong to their college. Other than the college canteens, many of the other options are located in Central Campus, around Benjamin Franklin Centre. In most canteens, students can pay by cash or Octopus card.

    Name Telephone Address Open Hours

    Basic Medical Sciences Building Snack Bar

    2603 6077G/F, Basic Medical Sciences Building

    7:45 am6:00 pm(MonSat)

    Benjamin Franklin Centre Coffee Corner

    2603 6009G/F, Benjamin Franklin Centre

    7:30 am7:30 pm(MonSat)

    Benjamin Franklin Centre Fast Food Shop

    2603 6661LG, Benjamin Franklin Centre

    7:30 am9:00 pm(MonSat)

    Benjamin Franklin Centre Staff Canteen

    2994 3698G/F, Benjamin Franklin Centre

    11:00 am3:00 pm5:00 pm9:00 pm(MonFri & Sun)

    Benjamin Franklin Centre Student Canteen

    2994 3412G/F, Benjamin Franklin Centre

    11:00 am9:00 pm(MonFri)8:30 am9:00 pm(Sun)

    Benjamin Franklin Centre Fast Food Shop (Western Dining Section / Pool Side Caf)

    2603 5122LG, Benjamin Franklin Centre

    11:30 am9:00 pm(MonSat)

    John Fulton Centre Canteen

    2603 6448 LG, John Fulton Centre11:30 am8:30 pm(MonSat)

    Lee Shau Kee Building Coffee Shop

    2603 6131LG, Lee Shau Kee Building

    8:30 am5:00 pm(MonFri)

    canteens & cafs

    food & drinkdid someone

    say food?

    part five

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  • United College Si Yuan Amenities Centre

    2603 7486LG, T.C. Cheng Building

    5:00 pm 11:00 pm(Tue Fri)3:00 pm 9:00 pm(Sat & Sun)

    Staff Common Room Clubhouse

    2603 6202G/F, Pentecostal Mission Hall Complex (High Block)

    7:30 am 10:00 am12:00 nn 9:30 pm(Mon Sun)

    Shaw College Student Canteen

    2603 6369 G/F, Kuo Mou Hall

    8:30 am9:00 pm(MonSat)9:00 am9:00 pm(Sun & P.H.)

    Shaw Kitchen 2603 6218 LG1, Kuo Mou Hall

    11:00 am2:30 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm(MonFri)11:00 am 2:30 pm(Sat)

    Morningside College Dining Hall

    2603 6169LG1, Maurice R. Greenberg Building

    8:00 am 9:00 pm(Mon Fri)

    Morningside College Caf

    2603 6169G/F, Tower Block, Morningside College

    8:00 am 9:00 pm(Mon Fri)11:00 am 7:00 pm(Sat & Sun)

    Canteen of S.H. Ho College (with Caf)

    2994 32131/F, Chan Chun Ha Hall

    7:30 am9:00 pm(MonSun)6:30 pm9:00 pm(TueThu, Takeaway only)11:30 am3:30 pm,5:00 pm8:00 pm(P.H.)

    Lee Woo Sing College - WS Pavilion

    2603 5568LG2, South Block, Lee Woo Sing College

    7:30 am9:30 pm(MonFri)9:00 am9:30 pm(Sat, Sun & P.H.)

    Caf 12 3943 16403/F, Cheng Yu Tung Building

    8:15 am7:00 pm(MonFri)11:00 am4:00 pm(Sat)

    The Stage 3943 16403/F, Cheng Yu Tung Building

    12:00 nn2:30 pm(MonSat)

    Caf 330 2994 3932101A, 1/F, Yasumoto International Academic Park

    8:00 am8:00 pm(MonSat)

    Women Cooperative Store

    2994 3838LG, Benjamin Franklin Centre

    MonSat7:30 am1:30 am(During Term Time)7:30 am11:00 pm(Outside Term Time)

    Orchid Lodge 2603 5922Next to Ho Tim Building

    7:30 am9:00 pm(MonFri)7:30 am5:00 pm(Sat)

    Chung Chi College Staff Club

    6385 2903Opposite the Chung Chi College Chapel

    11:00 am2:30 pm5:30 pm9:00 pm(Mon-Fri)11:00 am2:30 pm5:30 pm10:00 pm(Sat Sun & P.H.)

    Chung Chi College Student Canteen

    2603 6623 Chung Chi Tang7:30 am 9:00 pm (Mon Sun)

    Li Wai Chun Building Coffee Shop

    2603 6131G/F, Li Wai Chun Building

    8:00 am8:00 pm(MonFri)8:00 am5:00 pm(Sat)

    New Asia College Staff Canteen

    2603 7432G/F, Staff Student Centre - Leung Hung Kee Building

    12:00 nn2:00 pm(MonFri)

    New Asia College Student Canteen

    2603 7432G/F, Staff Student Centre - Leung Hung Kee Building

    8:00 am9:00 pm(MonSat)11:00 am9:00 pm(Sun)

    New Asia College Yun Chi Hsien

    2603 5522G/F, Staff Student Centre - Leung Hung Kee Building

    12:00 nn2:00 pm(MonFri)

    United College Staff Canteen

    2603 6545G/F, Cheung Chuk Shan Amenities Building

    11:00 am 3:00 pm5:00 pm 9:00 pm(Sun Fri)

    United College Staff Common Room

    2603 52783/F, Cheung Chuk Shan Amenities Building

    12:00 nn 3:00 pm(Mon Fri)

    United College Student Canteen

    2603 6555G/F, Cheung Chuk Shan Amenities Building

    8:15 am 9:00 pm(Mon Fri)11:00 am 9:00 pm(Sat)

    United College Coffee Bar

    2603 6555G/F, Cheung Chuk Shan Amenities Building

    8:15 am 5:30 pm(Mon Fri)9:00 am 5:30 pm(Sat)

    F O O D & D R I N K3 8 F O O D & D R I N K 3 9

  • AIT An Integrated Teaching Building

    AMEW Art Museum East Wing

    BMS Basic Medical Sciences Building

    CCCC Chung Chi College Chapel

    CCT Chung Chi College Theology Building

    CKB Chen Kou Bun Building

    CK TSE C.K. Tse Room (C.C. Library)

    CML Chien Mu Library

    CYT Cheng Yu Tung Building

    ELB Esther Lee Building

    ERB William M.W. Mong Engineering Building

    FYB Wong Foo Yuan Building

    HCF Sir Philip Haddon-Cave Sports Field

    HTB Ho Tim Building

    HTC Haddon-Cave Tennis Court # 6, 7

    HYS Hui Yeung Shing Building

    ICS Institute of Chinese Studies

    KKB Leung Kau Kui Building

    KSB Kwok Sports Building

    LDS Li Dak Sum Building

    LHC Y.C. Liang Hall

    LKC Li Koon Chun Hall

    LN Lingnan Stadium, Chung Chi College

    LPN LT Lai Chan Pui Ngong Lecture Theatre(in Y.C. Liang Hall)

    LSB Lady Shaw Building

    LSK Lee Shau Kee Building

    MMW Mong Man Wai Building

    MOC Morningside College Seminar Room

    NAA Cheng Ming Building, New Asia College

    NAG New Asia College Gymnasium

    NAH Humanities Building, New Asia College

    NATT New Asia College Table Tennis Room

    PWH Prince of Wales Hospital

    RRS Sir Run Run Shaw Hall

    SB Sino Building

    SC Science Centre

    SCE Science Centre East Block

    SCSH Multi-purpose Sports Hall, Shaw College

    SCTT Table Tennis Room, Shaw College

    SHB Ho Sin-Hang Engineering Building

    SP Swimming Pool

    SWC LT Lecture Theatre, Shaw College

    SWH Swire Hall, Fung King Hey Building

    TC Tennis Court # 3, 4, 5

    TYW LT T.Y. Wong Hall, Ho Sin-Hang Engineering Building

    UCA Tsang Shiu Tim Building, United College

    UCC T.C. Cheng Building, United College

    UCG The Thomas H.C. Cheung Gymnasium of United College

    UC TT Table Tennis Room, United College

    UG University Gymnasium

    USC TT University Sports Centre, Table Tennis Room

    WLS Wen Lan Tang, Shaw College

    WMY Wu Ho Man Yuen Building

    WS1 Lee W.S. College South Block

    YIA Yasumoto International Academic Park

    building abbreviations

    appendicesother bits and pieces

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  • official bus schedules

    A P P E N D I C E S4 2 A P P E N D I C E S 4 3

  • official light bus schedule (paid)

    A P P E N D I C E S4 4 A P P E N D I C E S 4 5

  • November

    25-26 Mon-TueCourse registration for 2nd term courses for full-time undergraduates (Year 2 students of the new curriculum; from 8:30 p.m. 25 November to 8:30 p.m. 26 November)

    28-29 Thu-FriCourse registration for 2nd term courses for full-time undergraduates (new students; from 8:30 p.m. 28 November to 8:30 p.m. 29 November)

    December

    6 Fri75th Congregation for the Conferment of Honorary Degrees and Doctoral Degrees

    25 Wed Public holiday Christmas Day

    26 Thu Public holiday The first weekday after Christmas Day

    2014

    January

    1 Wed Public holiday The first day of January

    30-31 Thu-Fri Lunar New Year Vacation

    31 Fri Public holiday Lunar New Year

    February

    1 & 3 Sat & Mon Public holiday Lunar New Year

    1 & 3 -5

    Sat & Mon - Wed

    Lunar New Year Vacation

    April

    5 Sat Public holiday Ching Ming Festival

    18-19 & 21

    Fri-Sat & Mon

    Public holiday Easter

    May1 Thu Public holiday Labour Day

    6 Tue Public holiday The Birthday of the Buddha

    June 2 Mon Public holiday Tuen Ng Festival

    July 1 TuePublic holiday Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day

    Note: all public holidays will also be University holidays.

    2013

    August

    6-9 Tue-Fri Course registration for most postgraduate programmes

    8 ThuCourse registration for 1st term courses for full-time undergraduates(Year 3 or above students; 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.)

    13 TueCourse registration for 1st term courses for full-time undergraduates(Year 2 students of the old curriculum; 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.)

    16 FriCourse registration for 1st term courses for full-time undergraduates(Year 2 students of the new curriculum; 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.)

    26 MonCourse registration for 1st term courses for full-time undergraduates(new students; 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.)

    September2 Mon

    Inauguration Ceremony for Undergraduates [full-time undergraduate classes(except MBChB Programme Years 3-5) suspended in the morning until 1:30 p.m.]

    20 Fri Public holiday The day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

    October

    1 Tue Public holiday National Day

    12 SatOrientation Day for Undergraduate Admissions [full-time undergraduate classes(except MBChB Programme Years 3-5) suspended]

    14 Mon Public holiday The day following Chung Yeung Festival

    17 Thu 73rd Congregation for the Conferment of Honorary Degrees

    November

    18-19 Mon-TueCourse registration for 2nd term courses for full-time undergraduates(Year 3 or above students; from 8:30 p.m. 18 November to 8:30 p.m. 19 November)

    21 Thu74th Congregation for the Conferment of Bachelors Degrees and Masters Degrees[full-time undergraduate classes (except MBChB Programme Years 3-5) and postgraduate classes suspended]

    21-22 Thu-FriCourse registration for 2nd term courses for full-time undergraduates (Year 2 students of the old curriculum; from 8:30 p.m. 21 November to8:30 p.m. 22 November)

    important dates & holidays

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  • Term Dates (Except MBchB Programme)

    First term 2 September 2013 (Mon) 30 November 2013 (Sat)

    *Add/Drop9 September 2013 (Mon) 19 September 2013 (Thu) and 23 September 2013 (Mon)

    Class make-up 2 December 2013 (Mon) 3 December 2013 (Tue)

    Course exams4 December 2013 (Wed) 23 December 2013 (Mon)

    Grade submission deadline

    8 January 2014 (Wed)

    Second term 6 January 2014 (Mon) 17 April 2014 (Thu)

    *Add/Drop 13 January 2014 (Mon) 24 January 2014 (Fri)

    Class make-up 22 April 2014 (Tue) 23 April 2014 (Wed)

    Course exams24 April 2014 (Thu) 30 April 2014 (Wed), 2 May 2014 (Fri) 5 May 2014 (Mon) and 7 May 2014 (Wed) 15 May 2014 (Thu)

    Grade submission deadline

    26 May 2014 (Mon)

    Summer Session 19 May 2014 (Mon) 5 July 2014 (Sat)

    Grade submission deadline

    14 July 2014 (Mon)

    *Please refer to the announcement at RES homepage and e-mail notification for details.

    term dates

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  • Proudly presented by the fourth cabinet of the International Student Association of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.Written by Sandy Chang, Wan Ling Hsu, May Ku, Jih-fan Sun, and Daniel U.Edited and designed by Daniel U.Special thanks to Ms. Shirley Wong from the Office of Student Affairs, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

    Image CreditsImage of the CUHK campus map, retrieved from , designed and produced by the Information Services Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2013.Images of the visualization of shuttle bus and meet-class bus schedules designed and pro-duced by Daniel U, [email protected], July 2012.Image of the MTR system map, retrieved from , MTR, 2011.Images of the official shuttle bus schedule, meet-class bus schedule, and shuttle light bus schedule, retrieved from , designed and produced by the Transport Unit of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2013.

    ReferencesTable of taxicab fares, adapted from , Transport Department, the Govern-ment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, July 2011.List of canteens in the CUHK, retrieved from , The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2013.Course Registration Dates, Inauguration Ceremony, Congregation and Holidays, retrieved from , Registra-tion and Examinations Section, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2013.Term Dates (except MB ChB Programme), retrieved from , Registation and Examinations Section, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2013.Building Abbreviations, retrieved from , Registration and Examinations Section, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, July 2013.

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