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I'm 29, HK & Dutch citizen. I did Form 4 in HK. I've been in the Netherlands (NL) since 1996. After that I got National Dutch as a second language & Senior Vocational (Dutch: MBO) diplomas. I can study only at any University of Professional Education (Dutch: HBO/Hogeschool) in NL. Hogeschool van Amsterdam offers only one bachelor dobble degree programme IBMS with University of Plymouth/U of Brighton half year in UK. Is it a good option? Internship/accommodation in HK so costly, how do I pay for? |
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Part 2 Answer 16 August 2008
Dear Max,
Thank you for replying the second time to clarify your status. Yes, it makes a lot of difference to a study decision when you are already 29 years old, since time is not on your side.
If I were you, I will try to complete my degree at the Netherlands as soon as possible.
I cannot find the joint program with U of Plymonth, therefore I cannot comment but if this is your only few options, I would go for it.
Regarding the option to study the Spanish language, unless you can spare the time and are interested, you can do so. Otherwise I would much rather to get focused to spend the study effort to study business subjects with the aim to either complete the study faster or with better grade.
Hong Kong is a highly business driven place, major discipline and work experience in Finance, accounting, marketing and business management will help you to find some jobs. So my advice is that you should choose your subjects wisely to path way for the future career development in the Far East if this is what you are interested.
Yes internship in Hong Kong is a bit difficult in your situation, I would probably try to do some summer study to save some time in completing the program, or go to an English speaking country such as England to do internship. Best if you can get some accounting training and internship in England with reputable accounting firm as Hong Kong are always looking for accounting and financing professionals.
Your fluency in English and insight in Europe will give you extra edge when you return to work in Hong Kong in the future, so be hopeful.
I wish you all the best in your study. Write to me in a few years when you return to Hong Kong. I can give you some job hunting tips.
Fanny Chan
Dr Ed Q&A Forum
[email protected]
My Blog
http://blog.eduplus.com.hk//Fanny/
Part 1 – Question and Answer on 11 August 2008
Q - Hi, I live in the Netherlands now. I am thinking to choose one of two bachelor degree programmes: International Business and Management Studies or International Financial Management at Hogeschool van Amsterdam (http://www.international.hva.nl/degree-programmes). Both programmes are taught in English and with extra minor Spanish language studies (from beginner level to advanced level). I don't know which one is better, if I go back to Hong Kong after the study. Could you give me some suggestions?
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Dear Max,
I just wondered if you are native Chinese, can you speak, read and write Chinese. I know little about your background but I try to give you some advice to think over your choice.
The reason I am asking this is because since you are interested to return to Hong Kong after your study, other than Hogeschool van Amsterdam, I would also suggest you to try to apply to the Hong Kong local university for business studies, since they do international student intake as well. The season I am suggesting this is because the relevancy of the business degree here will increase your chance of getting employment here in Hong Kong. An overseas degree from Netherlands may not give you a lot of relevancy in local employment here unless you find a Dutch firm hiring in Hong Kong.
However if studying in Hong Kong is not feasible to you for any reason, I would suggest you take up a degree in Europe that would offer a summer exchange / internship program in Hong Kong to get a feel of what it is like living and working in Hong Kong.
Alternatively if you are European Community citizen, I would suggest you to go across the continent and get a degree from United Kingdom instead of from the Netherlands if you want to work in Hong Kong in the future. As you know Hong Kong recognize most British degrees as an ex-colony.
I hope this is a beginning for your think over your education in relation to career development as a chain reaction. You are welcome to continue the dialogue with me
Best of luck to your study!
Fanny Chan
Dr Ed Q&A Forum
[email protected]
My Blog
http://blog.eduplus.com.hk//Fanny/ |
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