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Welcome

IAESTE Office, Hong Kong (The Hong Kong Polytechnic

University) welcomes you! We are pleased that you have chosen

Hong Kong as the place to develop your skills and knowledge.

This handbook is specially prepared for you to help you get the

most out of your stay in Hong Kong. We hope that you will make

the best use of the opportunities and facilities available to you

and wish you every success in your training, and a fruitful,

enjoyable and memorable life in Hong Kong.

IAESTE Office, Hong Kong Student Affairs Office

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Table of Contents Starting Off -- Preparation for the Training A. Visa Application P. 3 B. Booking of the Student Halls of Residence P. 3 C. Insurance P. 4 D. Confirmation of Offer P. 4 E. Checklist before Departure P. 5 Upon Arrival

A. 4 Steps for Settling Down P. 6 Settling In -- Life on Campus A. Accommodation P. 8 B. Student Affairs Office P. 9 C. IAESTE Reception Team P. 9 D. Facilities and Services on Campus P. 10 Settling In -- Life in Hong Kong A. General Information P. 13 B. Transportation P. 15 C. Weather in Hong Kong P. 17 D. Suggested Websites for Information on PolyU and Hong Kong P. 17 Before Leaving Hong Kong P. 18 At a Glance -- Useful Telephone Numbers P. 19 Campus Map P. 20 Transportation Guide for the Student Halls of Residence P. 21

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Starting Off -- Preparation for the Training A. Visa Application All overseas students who take part in training / placement programmes in Hong Kong MUST obtain a Visa for Entry for Training in Hong Kong BEFORE departing for Hong Kong. You are in no circumstances allowed to work in Hong Kong without a valid Visa for Entry for Training in Hong Kong. Therefore, you SHOULD NOT travel to Hong Kong without a valid Visa for Entry for Training in Hong Kong. Please refer to the Guidelines for Entry for Training in Hong Kong and contact IAESTE Office, Hong Kong if you encounter difficulties in your visa application. B. Booking of the Student Halls of Residence* Normally, IAESTE trainees are arranged to reside in the Student Halls of Residence of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) in shared rooms. Please fill in the Hall Booking Form and return it to IAESTE Office, Hong Kong as soon as possible to secure your place. For details of the Hall, please refer to P. 8. *Please note location and cost of accommodation from mid August 2010 onwards will have another arrangement. Please refer to acceptance note.

Note: Please make sure that you obtain the right stamp - “Employment (Training)” – at the Immigration counter when you enter Hong Kong.

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C. Insurance All trainees have to bear their own medical and dental costs. You are required to enroll in an appropriate insurance scheme in your own country before departing for Hong Kong. You should insure yourself against illness, accidents (include third party liability), death and repatriation (in case of accidents / illness / other causes) during your stay in Hong Kong. If you have any questions regarding your insurance, please feel free to contact our office for further information.

D. Confirmation of Offer

You are required to fill in and return the Confirmation of Acceptance (N/5-b), signed employment letter, the IAESTE Insurance and Liability Policy, Emergency Contact and Additional Information Form to IAESTE Office, Hong Kong within two weeks (after you receive the documents) to confirm your training. Please inform us about your arrival details so that we could duly arrange the orientation briefing upon your arrival.

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E. Checklist before Departure Before departing for Hong Kong, make sure that:

You have completed and returned the Confirmation of Acceptance (N/5-b), signed employment letter, the IAESTE Insurance and Liability Policy, Emergency Contact and Additional Information Form to IAESTE Office, Hong Kong

You have a valid Visa for Entry for Training in Hong Kong Your passport is valid throughout the period of your stay in Hong Kong You have been insured against illness, accidents (include third party liability),

death and repatriation (in case of illness / accidents / other causes) during your training in Hong Kong

You have read this Handbook thoroughly You have exchanged for enough Hong Kong Dollars for the transportation and

necessary expenses (Deposit to student Hall: HK$500, Lodging Fee: HK$40 per day.)

You have understood the location and cost of accommodation from mid August 2010 onwards will have another arrangement

You have informed IAESTE Office, Hong Kong the exact date and time of your arrival in Hong Kong

Remember to bring:

All documents related to your training and insurance Enough money for rent, deposit, transportation (coins for bus), living expenses,

etc. Cash, traveller’s cheques and/or credit cards as you might not be able to get to a

bank within the first few days Any medicine you need to take regularly A few recent passport-size photos International Students Identification Card, if any

After you have arrived at Hong Kong, you should call IAESTE Office, Hong Kong to attend an arrival briefing. Remember to bring along the following documents / items when you come to our office:

Your passport for our verification of valid visa Copy of your insurance document together with emergency contact phone

number of the insurance company One passport-size photo (for application of PolyU Visitor ID Card) Cash for repayment of visa fee (HK$160) and/ or courier fee, if needed

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A. 4 Steps for Settling Down Step 1: Check-in at the Student Halls of Residence*

Please note that we are not able to arrange local student to pick you up at the airport. In fact, it is easy for you to get to the student Hall by public transport. * Please note: location and cost of accommodation from mid August 2010 onwards will have another arrangement. Please refer to acceptance note. How to get to the Hall from the Airport Method 1: Take the Airport Bus (Route No. A21) from the Airport (starting terminus) to the MTR Hung Hom Station (ending terminus), or Method 2: Take the Airport Express train from the Airport to the Kowloon Station, then change to free Airport Express Shuttle Bus (Route No. K1) to the MTR Hung Hom Station. After you have arrived at the MTR Hung Hom Station, you may walk (through pedestrian subway) / take a taxi to the Student Halls of Residence (Address: 1 Hung Lai Road, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong). Walking distance is within 10 minutes (please refer to Hall homepage: www.polyu.edu.hk/sao/hall).

Tips: You are recommended to buy an Octopus Card (a kind of transportation pass) at the MTR Customer Service Centre at the Arrival Hall. It costs HK$150 (the Adult one). It would be more convenience for taking any kind of transportation in Hong Kong.

Note: You are required to pay for the student Hall deposit/ caution money (HK$500) and lodging fee* (HK$40 per day) upon check in at the Hall service counter (G/F, East Wing). *Outside your training period if PolyU is your employer

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Step 2: Contact IAESTE Office, Hong Kong

You are required to contact IAESTE Office, Hong Kong during office hour after arriving Hong Kong to confirm a time for attending an arrival briefing.

Step 3: Arrival Briefing

Arrival Briefing will be arranged upon your arrival for the following purposes: I. Introduction of PolyU and Hong Kong II. Handling PolyU Visitor ID Card application (for gaining access to major sports

facilities and the library of PolyU with this “Visitor ID Card”) III. Settling payment for visa, if needed Step 4: Contact the employer You should contact your employer to confirm the date and time for reporting duty as soon as you have settled down.

Office hours: 9:00 – 17:15 (Mondays – Fridays, Lunch: 12:45 – 14:00) Closed (Saturdays, Sundays, PolyU Holidays, Gazetted General Holidays) Address: IAESTE Office, Hong Kong, Student Affairs Office, Room ST314, Core S The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong Telephone No.: (852) 2766 6801 (Ms Joann NG) (852) 2766 6792 (Ms Doris LEE)

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Settling in -- Life on Campus A. Accommodation Normally, IAESTE trainees are arranged to reside in the Student Halls of Residence (SHR) in shared rooms. Details as follows:

Location Student Halls of Residence (SHR) is adjacent to the University campus with 15 minutes walk distance, and is welled equipped with modern facilities. Besides, it is strategically located at the Hung Hom district of Kowloon peninsula, with Mass Transit Railway (MTR East & West Rail Lines), the ferries and buses in the vicinity for easy access to every corner of Hong Kong.

Address Student Halls of Residence, 1 Hung Lai Road, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Hall Fees Lodging Fee: HK$40 per day (If PolyU is your employer, the lodging fee of the training period will be settled by the University. Lodging fee other than that period should be settled by the student himself/herself upon check-in.)

Hall Caution Money/ Deposit: HK$500 (a compulsory charge, refundable subject to no claim being outstanding at check-out) Facilities and Provisions Please refer to the Hall Handbook 2009-2010 via http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hall/publication/pdf/hall_handbook09.pdf

Hall Management Office Hall reception : G/F, East Wing Lobby, 1 Hung Lai Road, Hung Hom, Hong Kong Telephone number : (852) 3159 0000 Opening Hours : 07:00 – 23:00

You are requested to follow the rules and regulations of SHR throughout your stay. Should there be any offence to the rules and regulations during your stay, the Hall Management Office of SHR reserves the right to request you to leave SHR immediately without refund of any paid deposit / rent (please refer to the Hall Handbook for SHR Rules and Regulations).

Remarks:

1. Shared occupancy (to be shared with student(s) of same gender randomly assigned);

2. Lodging fee does not cover the fee for using room air-conditioners, which

roommates shall equally share the cost between themselves;

3. Please study and make sure you agree to the Hall Regulations specified in the Hall

Handbook before submitting the Hall Booking Form.

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B. Student Affairs Office IAESTE Office, Hong Kong is administered by the Student Affairs Office (SAO) of PolyU. We are responsible for arranging your exchange and assist you to get adjusted to the new environment and new culture. You can find us when you need help:

Telephone Number (852) 2766 6801 (Ms Joann NG) (852) 2766 6792 (Ms Doris LEE)

C. IAESTE Reception Team

A group of PolyU students have formed an IAESTE Reception Team to help you settling in and to organise activities and gatherings for all IAESTE inbound interns during your stay in Hong Kong. You may start liaising with us on Facebook by adding Ms Doris Lee as a friend (email: sadorislee@gmail.com) and joining the ‘IAESTE Hong Kong 2010’ group. Below is a contact list of the IAESTE Reception Team. Team leaders: Ms Laureen CHAN (nickname: Yam) Tel. (852) 9257 2470 Mr Hin-wai MO (nickname: Mo) Tel. (852) 9105 0144 Team members:

Ms Christine CHEUNG Tel. (852) 9713 4011 Ms Phoebe CHU Tel. (852) 6013 1560 Mr William DU Tel. (852) 6205 2596 Mr Beta HO Tel. (852) 9276 8643 Ms Ashley LAM Tel. (852) 9515 8230 Ms Jinny MAK Tel. (852) 9441 1086 Ms Sophie WANG Tel. (852) 6850 3137

Address IAESTE Office, Hong Kong Student Affairs Office Room ST314, Core S The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Website www.polyu.edu.hk/sao/iaeste

Office Hour Mondays - Fridays

Saturdays, Sundays, PolyU Holidays, Gazetted General Holidays

: :

09:00 - 17:15 (Lunch: 12:45 - 14:00) Closed

Emergency

Contact If you encounter any emergency situation during non-office

hours that needs immediate attention or help, please contact the IAESTE Reception Team with telephone numbers below.

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D. Facilities and Services on Campus

With the “Visitor ID Card” issued by PolyU, you can enjoy sports, library services and other facilities on campus. Here is some information that might be useful for you. Pao Yue-kong Library

To help you to get the most out of your stay, our Pao Yue-kong library provides you with abundant resources and information for use. The library currently has a collection of more than 2 million items. It comprises one of the largest collections of Scientific, Engineering and Business materials in East Asia. University Health Services (UHS) All trainees have to bear their own medical and dental costs. However, in case of any emergency, you may find our medical officers during the office hours: For emergency consultation during holidays / non-office hours, you may go to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the nearest public hospital, for assistance:

Opening hours*: 08:30 – 23:00 (Mondays – Saturdays) 12:00 – 22:00 (Sundays) *Special Library opening hours are announced via the Library Hotline, posted on Library's homepage and at the entrance of the Library

Enquiry Hotline: (852) 2766 7734 Homepage: www.lib.polyu.edu.hk

Address: Room AG001, G/F, Chung Sze Yuen Building, PolyU Consultation hours:

Mondays – Fridays 9:15a.m. - 12:35p.m. 2:00p.m. – 5:20p.m. Saturdays 9:15a.m. - 11:45p.m. Sundays and Public Holidays closed

Enquiries and booking: (852) 2766 5433 Homepage: www.polyu.edu.hk/uhs

Hospital Address: 30 Gascoigne Road, Kowloon Enquiries: (852) 2958 8888

Fee for accident & emergency services:

HK$570 (subject to revision)

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Student Amenities

You can enjoy a wide range of sports facilities on campus during your stay. They are located in the following sports complex:

Communal Facility The Shaw Sports Complex

The Kwong On Jubilee Sports Centre

The Keith Legg Sports Field

The Joint Sports Centre

Location* G/F of Shaw Amenities Building

1/F of Communal Building

Yuk Choi Road

Renfrew Road (off campus)

Booking of the above sports facilities can be made at the Kwong On Jubilee Sports Centre, Shaw Sports Complex or via web: www.polyu.edu.hk/sams. Communal Facilities The Shaw Amenities Building and the Communal Building provide various kinds of communal facilities including:

Communal Facility Location* Amenities Centre (renovation for 6-8/2010)

Communal Building

Bookshop Podium level, Shaw Amenities Building

Convenience Store Podium level, Shaw Amenities Building

Hang Seng Bank Podium level, Shaw Amenities Building

Bank of East Asia Podium level, Shaw Amenities Building

Bank of China (ATM only) Podium level, Shaw Amenities Building

Food & Beverage Location* Canteens G/F, Shaw Amenities Building

3/F, Communal Building

Coffee Lounge G/F, Shaw Amenities Building

Restaurants 4/F, Communal Building

Lawn Cafe G/F & 1/F of N Block

Theatre Lounge G/F, Chung Sze Yuen Building

* Please refer to P. 20 for PolyU Campus Map

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Security Control Centre For emergency entry to Campus buildings during non-office hours, please contact the

Security Control Centre of PolyU:

Address : P111 Telephone Number : (852) 2766 7666

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Settling in -- Life in Hong Kong A. General Information

Living Cost

The cost of meals, books, and incidental personal expenses varies according to individual preferences. HK$70-110 (US$10-14) per day for meals can be sufficient but the actual cost varies substantially depending on choices. Personal miscellaneous expenses, including local transportation, laundry, sundries and entertainment, cost a student on average about HK$400-500 (US$51-64) per week.

Money Matters The Hong Kong currency (HK$) is linked to the US Dollar (US$) at the rate of approximately US$1=HK$7.75. Notes are in denominations of $10, $20, $50, $100, $500 and $1,000. Coins are in $10, $5, $2, $1 and 10, 20 and 50 cents. Traveller cheques and foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks, money changers and major outlets. Credit cards are accepted at banks, large restaurants and department stores.

Banking Banking hours are 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (Mondays to Fridays) and 9:00 am to 12:00 noon on Saturdays. 24-hour Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are widely available especially in large shopping centres. Visa and Mastercard holders can gain access to most ATMs. American Express Cardholders can obtain cash at Jetco ATMs.

Postage The Hong Kong Post Office (Head Office) is located at Connaught Place, Central, near the Star Ferry Concourse on the Hong Kong Island. However, there are also branches located in different areas. Letters and postcards can be mailed at post offices or green mailboxes located at street corners. You may purchase stamps at all Post Offices or 7-11 stores (24-hour convenient shop).

Estimated Living Expenses per month: HK$

Food 2,500 Public Transport 500

Laundry 100 Photocopy and Stationery 100

Miscellaneous Expenses 300 Total: 3,500

(approx.US$450)

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Food

Different kinds of cuisines are provided by the plentiful and excellent restaurants in Hong Kong. Chinese food is as varied as Western food. For anyone interested in learning more about Hong Kong cuisines or specific restaurants, many excellent guides can be found in the local bookstores and the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Feel free to ask our local students to lead you around. Cost of food varies according to choices. Telephone Calls Local calls in the student hall are free, except through public phone booths, which cost HK$1 per 5 minutes. You may use stored-value phone cards to make both local and international calls. Phone cards can be bought at Hall service counter, convenience stores (7-11 stores or Circle-K shops), etc. Mobile / Cellular phones Mobile / Cellular phones are commonly used in Hong Kong. For ease of communication, you can bring along your own mobile / cellular phone (in GSM 900/ 1800, CDMA and WCDMA modes) and purchase a stored-value mobile phone card from any of the telecommunication service providers or convenience stores. Electricity The voltage here is 220/240 volts, 50 cycles. You are recommended to bring an adapter for electrical appliances.

Smoking With the implementation of the Smoking (Public Health) Bill from 1 January 2007, all indoor workplaces and public indoor places; the indoor areas of all restaurants, karaoke establishments and bars open to all age groups; the indoor areas of residential care homes and treatment centres; the entirety of child care centres, schools, hospitals, approved institutions, places of detention or refuge and reformatory schools; public transport carriers; public outdoor places including escalators, public pleasure grounds, bathing beaches and the vicinities including adjacent barbeque areas as well as public swimming pools and the vicinities including sidewalks, diving boards, and spectator stands are no smoking areas. (Website: http://www.tco.gov.hk/english/legislation/legislation_sa.html)

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The nearest post office to PolyU is the International Mail Centre: Address: 80 Salisbury Road, Kowloon Telephone Number: (852) 2356 2516 Office Hour: 9:30 – 17:00 (Mondays – Fridays)

9:30 – 13:00 (Saturdays) Closed (Sundays and Public Holidays)

Website: www.hongkongpost.com

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Environmental Levy Scheme on Plastic Shopping Bags The Environmental Levy Scheme on Plastic Shopping Bags have commenced on July 7 2009. People are encouraged to do more for the environment by using fewer plastic bags and taking their own shopping bags. Under the scheme, registered retailers are required to charge customers a 50-cent environmental levy for providing a plastic shopping bag with handle. Prescribed retailers include major and chain supermarkets, convenience stores, personal health and beauty stores, and supermarkets inside department stores. (Website: http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/psb/en/index.html)

B. Transportation Public transport in Hong Kong is generally extensive, efficient, and economical but traffic can be highly congested during peak hours. Major modes of transport:

The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) covers 80 stations on the Kwun Tong, Tsuen Wan, Island, Tung Chung, Tseung Kwan O, East Rail, West Rail, Ma On Shan and Disneyland Resort lines. It now also operates Airport Express and Light Rail networks which can take you to Hong Kong Airport and 68 stops in the North West New Territories. System Map: http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/train/system_map.html.

Double-decker buses, which run from 6 am till 3 am after midnight, cover most parts of the territory.

Homepages: CityBus www.citybus.com.hk New World First Bus www.nwfb.com.hk Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB) www.kmb.com.hk

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Taxi is probably the most convenient vehicle to carry visitors around the territory. They are “red” in color both in Kowloon and on the Hong Kong Island, “green” in the New Territories and “blue” on the Lantau Island.

The taxi fares of hiring red taxis are: Flagfall (for the first 2km) $18

For every 0.2 km thereafter or every minute of waiting time (For meter fare below $70.5)

$1.5

For every 0.2 km thereafter or every minute of waiting time (For meter fare above $70.5)

$1

Baggage per piece $5

Ferry services mainly run between the Central and Tsimshatsui, the Central and Hung Hom, Wanchai and Tsimshatsui. There are also ferry services between the Central and several outlying islands, which generally run every hour or 3 to 4 times per day, depending on the popularity of the destinations.

Homepage: The “Star” Ferry Co Ltd www.starferry.com.hk Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co Ltd www.hkf.com New World First Ferry www.nwff.com.hk

Minibuses are green or red in colour. They can pick up and drop passengers anywhere along the routes, except at regular double-decker bus stops and restricted areas. Trams: Since 1904, the tram system has run east to west along the north side of the Hong Kong Island, and still provides a leisurely, grandstand view. The flat fare is HK$2.00 and the service operates between 6 am and 1 am. It is a great way of enjoying the sights and sounds of the Hong Kong Island. You board the tram at the back and pay into the fare box at the front as you get off. The Peak Tram is one of the most advanced tram systems in the world, taking just eight minutes to climb the Victoria Peak. The service operates from 7 am to midnight and the single fare is HK$25 (HK$36 for round-trip). The funicular railway has run since 1888 and is still the quickest way to reach the Peak.

Octopus Card Octopus is the electronic ticketing system that can be used on multiple modes of transport: MTR, buses, ferries, trams, etc. It saves you the trouble of preparing coins. Each Octopus card contains a built-in microchip containing all your fare information. You can pass the ticket gates with a simple "touch and go" of your Octopus card. Homepage: www.octopuscards.com/enindex.jsp These cards can also be used on most public payphones, vending machines and photo booths in transport premises. You can purchase Octopus Card at the Customer Services Counters of all MTR Stations. Besides, you can add value to the card at these counters as well as any 7-11 stores.

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C. Weather in Hong Kong Typhoon & Rainstorm Warning Tropical cyclone and heavy rainfall prevails in summer time. When there is typhoon or heavy rainstorm, the Hong Kong Observatory will announce the update situation. Students should note the following situations which will be broadcasted on T.V. and radio. Please take proper action whenever appropriate:

Typhoon

Typhoon Signal No. 1 & 3: A tropical cyclone is approaching Hong Kong, but most activities remain unaffected.

Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above: A tropical cyclone is close to Hong Kong and may attack the territory directly. All activities including work, school and outdoor activities should be ceased and you should return to your Hall immediately. Public transports maintain minimum services only.

Heavy Rainstorm

Amber & Red Rainstorm Warning: Heavy rain is expected and will affect some special areas. However, most activities remain unaffected.

Black Rainstorm Warning: Intense and heavy rainfall is expected. Activities should be ceased and you should stay indoor when the warning is announced.

Hong Kong Weather at a Glance Spring Summer Autumn Winter Months Mar – Mid May Late May – Mid Sep Late Sep – Early Dec Mid Dec - Feb

Temperature 18-27 26-33 18-28 10-18 Humidity about 82% near 86% about 72% 72% Prevailing Conditions

Mist and rain showers

Sunny, heavy rain during typhoon

season

Sunny and clear Sunny, bright and cool

What to Wear Sweaters, shower-proof

jackets

Short sleeves, cotton clothing, with a

lightweight sweater for indoors

Light clothing for daytime, sweaters /

light jackets for evenings

Warm clothing & overcoats

Source: Hong Kong Observatory D. Suggested Websites for Information on PolyU and Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University www.polyu.edu.hk

Hong Kong Special Administration Region of the People's Republic of China

www.gov.hk/en/residents

Hong Kong Tourism Board www.hktourismboard.com

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Before Leaving HK… Although it may still be early as you have just arrived in Hong Kong, you are nevertheless reminded that there are a number of things to be settled before leaving Hong Kong: Item

Responsible Office

Inform IAESTE Office, Hong Kong of your departure date

IAESTE Office, Hong Kong

Settle Student Halls of Residence rent payment (If employer is PolyU department, lodging fee of the training period will be settled by employer. Lodging fee other than that period should be settled by the student himself/ herself upon check-in.)

Hall Management Office

Return your room key and Hall Residence Card

Hall Management Office

Return your PolyU Visitor ID Card

Your supervisor/ office in-charge/IAESTE Office, Hong Kong

Submit a piece of writing about your stay in Hong Kong with some photos taken in Hong Kong

IAESTE Office, Hong Kong

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At a Glance -- Useful Telephone Numbers Useful Telephone Numbers of PolyU

Academic Secretariat - enquiry M101 2333 0600 Campus emergency call P111 2766 7666 / 7999Hall Management Office G/F East Wing 1 Hung Lai Road

Hung Hom Kowloon Hong Kong 3159 0000

ITS – Computer Centre and Hotline Li Ka Shing Tower 3 - 4/F 2766 5900 Pao Yue-kong Library Library Building 2766 6863 Sports facilities - Kwong On S113A 2766 6824 Sports facilities - Shaws Sports VS001 2766 6778 Student Affairs Office ST314 2766 6801 / 6800University Health Services - Booking AG001 2766 5433

Useful Telephone Numbers of Hong Kong Emergencies (Fire / Police / Ambulance) 999 Arts & Culture HK Academy for Performing Arts HK Arts Centre HK Cultural Centre URBTIX (Urban Ticketing System)

2584 8500 2582 0200 2734 2009 2734 9009

Consumer Council Hotline 2929 2222 General Police Enquiries 2527 7177 General Post Office (Homepage: www.hongkongpost.com) 2921 2222 Government Information Services (Homepage: www.isd.gov.hk) 2842 8777 Hong Kong Immigration Dept. (Homepage: www.immd.gov.hk) 2824 6111 Hong Kong International Airport (Homepage: www.hongkongairport.com) 2181 8888 HK Tourism Board – visitor hotline (Homepage: www.hktourismboard.com) 2508 1234 Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Address: 30 Gascoigne Road, Kowloon) 2958 8888 Telephone Services (Pacific Century Cyberworks: www.pccw.com) Directory Enquiries Operator-assisted calls / Int’l customer services Overseas IDD & Cardphone enquiries Collect calls to most countries

1081 1000 10013 10010

Time and Temperature 18501 Transport

Citybus (Homepage: www.citybus.com.hk) 2873 0818 HK Tramways (Homepage: www.hktramways.com) 2548 7102 Kowloon Motor Bus (Homepage: www.kmb.com.hk) 2745 4466 Mass Transit Railway (MTR) (Homepage: www.mtr.com.hk) 2881 8888 Airport Express (Homepage: www.mtr.com.hk) 2261 0522 New World First Bus (Homepage: www.nwfb.com.hk) 2136 8888 Peak Tramways (Homepage: www.thepeak.com.hk) 2522 0922

Weather (Homepage: www.hko.gov.hk/contente.htm) 1878 200

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