After spending almost ten months in Hong Kong and at EdUHK , the International Tutors reflect on their experiences . Thank you to all the students , staff , and friends who made it such a memorable experience !
IT REFLECTIONS
After spending almost ten months in Hong Kong and at EdUHK , the International Tutors reflect on their experiences . Thank you to all the students , staff , and friends who made it such a memorable experience !
Hanna Bilińska | Poland
My view of Hong Kong has changed tremendously since my first day at EdUHK . During this academic year , I got to experience this city as a vibrant cultural hub full of contrasts , local traditions and scenic nature . Living in an international environment has challenged my values and taught me a lot both about myself and the amazing people I have been working with . I am grateful for the long hours spent talking to students during English consultations , English Café , and different university events , as they gave me a chance to learn about Hong Kong and China in a way books would never allow me to . Perhaps the most memorable experience from these ten months was one of my English consultations , when a student brought a poetic letter written to his yet unborn daughter . This letter holds a special place in my heart , not only for its simple and unspoken beauty , but also for its impactful lesson on love and family values that got me closer to understanding local culture .
Working as an International Tutor has been absolutely incredible so far ! I encounter students from different backgrounds , representing a variety of races , ethnicities , religions , ages , and socio-economic status . They are not only from Hong Kong and China but also from different parts of the world . This diversity has exposed me to various cultures , world views , perspectives , opinions , values and beliefs that have affirmed my values as well as challenged them . Therefore , this interaction with diverse individuals has brought new opportunities to learn on a daily basis , which is what I enjoy the most about this job . Thanks to our local students , I gained a deeper understanding of the culture and landscape of Hong Kong !
Indi Diarra | Mali & USA
Dilan Dalkiran | Turkey
I ’ m glad to have had the opportunity to be an International Tutor this year . It has been an enjoyable experience and one that differs greatly from all of the experiences I ’ ve had in the area of education thus far . Working in Hong Kong has been a bit of a challenge , which is always more than welcome . Overcoming these challenges has made me better at what I aim to do in the future . My favorite experience was being able to share different kinds of cultural experiences with the students here , such as the Greek-themed event we held and my African Awareness Workshops .
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