School of Communication Studies Hong Kong Baptist University

School of Communication Studies Hong Kong Baptist University Exchange Program

Hong Kong

Hong Kong � The media and entertainment hub in Asia � Access to mainland China – the largest market in the world � One of the highest penetration in broadband, the largest number of dailies, the busiest international airport � Asian headquarters for many US multinational companies � Bilingual – Both Chinese and English are official languages � Highly efficient public transportation � Population of 7 million

Hong Kong Baptist University

SCS HKBU Exchange Program Hong Kong Baptist University: Largest communication program in Hong Kong Five specializations: � Cinema and Television � Digital Graphic Communication � Journalism � Organizational Communication � Public Relations and Advertising

Why participate in exchange program? � Get international exposure and learn how media and communication work in another culture � Add credentials to your resume � Lower cost than study abroad programs � No delay in your graduation with proper advising � Get courses relevant to your degree in another country

Terms � One semester or two semesters � GPA Requirement: 3. 0 or above � Pay same tuition to BGSU � Credits transferable to BGSU � Administration fee (including visa application): $206 (US dollars) � Pay only airfare to HK ($800 -1500), residential hall ($840/semester) and meal (~US$350 month)

HKBU Exchange Student Welcome Party � Thursday, February 5, 1 -2: 15 p. m. in West Hall 121 � Two HKBU students from mainland China will talk about their experience as international students at HKBU � Refreshments and desserts will be served

What to do if interested � 1. Attend the HKBU Student Welcome Party � 2. Talk to the program’s department liaison � 3. Read information about Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, its School of Communication and its booklet for International Students. � 4. Apply with an application form AND a one-page statement of Interest by March 1.

Department Liaisons (spring 2009) � School and Department of Telecommunication Liaison: Dr. Louisa Ha (louisah@bgsu. edu, 3729103) � Department of Journalism: Dr. Nancy Brendlinger (nbrendl@bgsu. edu, 3728176) � Department of Interpersonal Communication: Dr. Canchu Lin (clin@bgsu. edu, 3723512) � http: //www. bgsu. edu/departments/scs/page 55187. html

Need Financial Aid? � Apply to the Study Abroad scholarships offered by the International Programs ($3001450) � Apply to your department’s scholarships (deadline is approaching) � Apply to other scholarships available on campus or in industry associations