It is common for students to experience their own mental journey: from the joy of receiving the admission letter to the uncertainty of "Mainland or Hong Kong", sports science to the confusion once in Hong Kong, and the ups and downs that follow.

At first, there was a sense of celebration. As someone who has a vested interest, it's difficult for me to recapture that feeling now. However, I am certain that at the time, I was elated. The reasons are quite plain: Firstly, being one of Hong Kong's universities, the name itself holds great appeal for many mainland students. It's astonishing for them to consider studying in Hong Kong and they believe that the university's prestige is not necessarily linked to its strength. Secondly, upon conducting an online search, he discovered numerous accomplishments that position PolyU as a world-renowned institution. And thirdly, despite my average performance on the college entrance exam, after looking at international rankings, I was pleasantly surprised to see PolyU holding multiple top positions – surpassing my expectations for a mainland university. I didn't allow my failure on the exam to dictate my future. (These were simply my sentiments at the time...)

In addition to this, there is the "Mainland or Hong Kong" struggle. Although this question is crucial, I feel that, as a student who has only studied in Hong Kong, I cannot objectively describe the advantages and disadvantages of mainland universities, especially the Hong Kong Polytechnic.

Unlike Renmin University, which encompasses the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the city of Hong Kong, PolyU has its own separate enrollment process that does not interfere with the national college entrance exam. Nevertheless, the majority of teachers still use students' performance on this exam as the primary factor in evaluating applicants. Once students receive their Gaokao results, they will be informed of their admission status and required to submit a retainer fee within a few days. By early July (usually 7.1), all records will be finalized at PolyU.

The advantages of Hong Kong Polytechnic are as follows:

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In addition, PolyU has a great geographical location, with plenty to do in Kowloon City, including shopping in Tsim Sha Tsui Harbour City, listening to concerts at Hung Hom Gymnasium, and eating in Huangpu, Mong Kok. In addition to earning some extra money, students are engaged in purchasing.

Furthermore, the undergraduate accounting curriculum system at Polyu is more comprehensive, and the ACCA accounting certificate is eligible for exemptions as well. Since AF and ACCT graduate students are divided into four easier majors, they struggle for a few years in those four majors, but they can also become self-sufficient, at least in Hong Kong.

In addition, PolyU allows students to select their own courses (pre-selected courses can be mailed to PolyU) or take some general classes.

A fifth benefit of studying at Hong Kong University for four years, and working for the Hong Kong government for three years (whether you are looking for a job or studying for a master's degree), is that you can apply for permanent residency in Hong Kong, China, which is beneficial to students who wish to work in Hong Kong or settle there permanently.

The shortcomings of Hong Kong Polytechnic are as follows:

There is no Elite university like Polyu (like HKU or Hong Kong Chinese). Polyu is not a "Pheasant university" on the mainland, in Hong Kong, or abroad, but it is not very good. In mid-1985, polyu's brand could still be owned, but it was no match for top universities, whether at work or in graduate school.

As an institute focused on practical education, PolyU offers a wide range of courses with emphasis on practical application rather than theory. For example, the AF program offered by the business school includes Accounting and Management courses in the first and second years, with additional financial courses in the fourth year. However, upon comparison with similar programs at other universities, a potential concern arises. It has been observed that PolyU Business School lacks significant mathematics courses, leading many AF and FS students to opt for a minor in Applied Mathematics (AMA). Unfortunately, without a strong mathematical foundation, several graduate students face difficulties in effectively applying their knowledge. In my view, apart from accounting courses, the ACCT+AF+FS curriculum at PolyU Business School lacks cohesiveness and relevance beyond just one semester.

A lot of us are falling in love at the time. The mainland is heavily polarized. Most of us follow the hard work of the third year in the first year. During this period, they have given up their studies and haven't even passed their first course (usually FA). Despite the pressure and self-discipline required to study, some students achieve good grades, even surpassing level four (GPA 4.0) in some cases.

PolyU's campus is similar to a large high school in comparison with mainland universities.

Feelings that are more detail-oriented include:

In most enterprises, employees who study are very enthusiastic and responsible. If you have any questions, you can ask them after class or send them an email to set up an appointment. Some teachers have good students' Mandarin, while others have just so-so. However, I have also met teachers whose influence is not based on their ability to speak Mandarin. They see Chinese mainland students as very strong.

In spite of the democratic walls in schools, mainland students rarely experience a politically discordant atmosphere. Many local students are friendly and eager to make friends with mainland students.

A number of options are available to students who enjoy clubs but are worried about not being able to integrate into local student clubs, such as the Mainland Student Union, the Fire Missionary Society, aerial photography, English Drama Club, etc. On the mainland, these members dominate clubs.

I hope my fellow academic students find strong and patient teammates. Although mainland students are small, they can find like-minded people. For social students, I hope they can find a partner who enjoys partying, and for photographers, I hope they can also find a good partner.

Weekend or holiday visits to Shenzhen with friends are fun because prices suddenly drop like first class, including Haidilao, Wal-Mart, milk tea, and all kinds of food.

The rich and the poor in Hong Kong are very different. Sometimes deformed beggars/scavengers live on the streets.

Hong Kong's service industry isn't great. I have encountered excellent and totally impatient shop assistants.

Hong Kong has some uninhabitable areas, such as a high density and high price, but most teachers, especially local teachers, think the city is well developed.

PolyU is not like a typical academic hall, it's more like a lively lecture hall, which prepares you for the future and lets you enjoy some fireworks as well.