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The Fashion School THE PROGRAM Every spring term, up to five junior or senior Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising students are given the opportunity to study in Hong Kong through an exchange program between Kent State University and Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Students can register at their home university at their regular tuition rate. Kent State students chosen for this experience may also receive a $3,000 scholarship to support their travel expenses, depending on available funds. WHY STUDY IN HONG KONG? The image of Hong Kong is one of endless skyscrapers and a fast pace; although this is true, it is not the whole picture. Hong Kong is also home to sidestreets full of interesting shops and temples and as a temporary resident, you will discover more of what the city has to offer. In the increasingly globalized fashion industry, the key to success includes international experiences that help students develop their potential. Let Hong Kong give you that opportunity, allowing you to: • Learn Mandarin or Cantonese while you study in English. • Explore China! Connected to the mainland by train, plane and ferry, Hong Kong is the perfect place from which to explore China. • Increase your exposure to opportunities for business and career prospects involving China. • Live in affordable student housing, while living in a prime real estate location. • Study at a top-ranked university during the week, while you escape on the weekends to outlying islands, beaches and hiking routes scattered around the territory. • Experience a melting pot of different cultures • Live in a fun and dynamic city. ELIGIBILITY Upon application to the program, students must be enrolled in 30000- and / or 40000-level fashion design and merchandising courses. Participants must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA upon application, with a 3.0 GPA preferred. BREAK BOUNDARIES EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS The Fashion School at Kent State University invites you to participate in its Fashion School/Hong Kong Program! SPRING 2018: JAN. 14 - MAY 12 FASHION SCHOOL/HONG KONG PROGRAM
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The Fashion School
THE PROGRAMEvery spring term, up to five junior or senior Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising students are given the opportunity to study in Hong Kong through an exchange program between Kent State University and Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Students can register at their home university at their regular tuition rate. Kent State students chosen for this experience may also receive a $3,000 scholarship to support their travel expenses, depending on available funds.
WHY STUDY IN HONG KONG?The image of Hong Kong is one of endless skyscrapers and a fast pace; although this is true, it is not the whole picture. Hong Kong is also home to sidestreets full of interesting shops and temples and as a temporary resident, you will discover more of what the city has to offer. In the increasingly globalized fashion industry, the key to success includes international experiences that help students develop their potential. Let Hong Kong give you that opportunity, allowing you to:
• Learn Mandarin or Cantonese while you study in English.• Explore China! Connected to the mainland by train, plane
and ferry, Hong Kong is the perfect place from which to explore China.
• Increase your exposure to opportunities for business and career prospects involving China.
• Live in affordable student housing, while living in a prime real estate location.
• Study at a top-ranked university during the week, while you escape on the weekends to outlying islands, beaches and hiking routes scattered around the territory.
• Experience a melting pot of different cultures • Live in a fun and dynamic city.
ELIGIBILITYUpon application to the program, students must be enrolled in 30000- and / or 40000-level fashion design and merchandising courses. Participants must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA upon application, with a 3.0 GPA preferred.
BREAK BOUNDARIES EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS
The Fashion School at Kent State University invites you to participate in its Fashion School/Hong Kong Program!
SPRING 2018: JAN. 14 - MAY 12FASHION SCHOOL/HONG KONG PROGRAM
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“Hong Kong as a whole is the most international, independent and fashion forward city. Being an exchange student, I met the most interesting people from literally all over the world who were also studying at Poly U.”
GABBY ONDREJECH, FASHION DESIGN
SCHOLARSHIPSThrough the generous support of the Bob Broadbent International Scholarship Fund, The Fashion School is pleased to offer five (5) $3,000 U.S., merit-based scholarships to apply towards the Kent State Fashion School/Hong Kong Program. All scholarship applications are due Friday of the second week of classes during spring semester. For further details, please visit http://www.kent.edu/fashion/scholarships.
COURSE OFFERINGSCourses apply to Fashion Design and Merchandising degree requirements. Classes are in English and all Hong Kong Poly participants must maintain full-time enrollment.
APPLICATION INFORMATIONComplete the application and submit it with the required essay and résumé by April 3, 2017. The application form can be found at https://www.kent.edu/fashion/hong-kong-polytechnic-university. It is recommended that you have an up-to-date passport at the time of application.
Applications are also available from:Melissa McCoy, [email protected] 222, Rockwell Hall, KSU Campus.
PROGRAM COSTS AND FEESStudents pay a $60 Office of Global Education administrative fee, an HTH insurance fee which is required for all Kent-sponsored study-away programs, Kent State University tuition, Hong Kong Polytechnic University room and board fees, personal expenses and class materials. Tuition rates are determined by a student’s in-state or out-of-state tuition status. Please refer to the Kent State tuition and fees schedule at www.kent.edu/bursar. An additional administration fee to Hong Kong Polytechnic University is also required. The non-refundable fee is $500 HKD and payments can be made by credit card or bank draft.
LIVING IN HONG KONG (IN HKD):
MONTHLY LIVING EXPENSES Accommodation (PolyU Residence Hall)FoodLaundry and Air ConditioningMiscellaneous Expenses
FOOD COSTSDim Sum LunchFine diningLocal Chinese RestaurantLocal CafesMcDonaldsOn-Campus Catering
TRANSPORTATION COSTSBus
MTR
Star FerryTaxiTram (HK Island only)
ENTERTAINMENT COSTSDrink at bar/pubHong Kong DisneylandKaraokeMoviesOcean ParkTheatre
*Estimated costs are based on Spring 2016 figures
*1.00 Hong Kong Dollar = 0.13 USD
1,2442,015 200 620
60-90
350+100-120
25-4024-2825-50
1-30 (Kowloon Island)10+ (Hong Kong Island or New Territories)
4-26 (Between Kowloon, HK Islandand some of the New Territories)
1.70-10.70 one wayFlag fall-15 and 1.40 for every 200m
2.00 per trip
40+ for a beer539
80-120 per person60-75 per ticket
385200+ to 1,000+ per ticket
USEFUL LINKS
www.polyu.edu.hk
Kent State University: www.kent.eduThe Fashion School: www.kent.edu/fashionExchange Program with HKPU: https://www.kent.edu/fashion/hong-kong-polytechnic-universityKent State University Bursar: www.kent.edu/bursar
CONTACT USKim Hahn, Ph.D.Associate DirectorInternational/Study-Away Programs Coordinator226B Rockwell HallThe Fashion School330-672-1453 [email protected]
The Fashion School
