Student Exchange Programme
Department of Public Policy
Life Style in Australia – very different
from that of Hong Kong
(1) Friendly and Helpful
“Australians are friendly and helpful.
It’s easy to make friends with them.”
– Lau Man Ting (BSSPSA)
Exchange study at Murdoch University, Perth
(2012/13 Semester B)
(2) Quality Life -- A relaxing life-style, and plentiful opportunities to enjoy the beauty of nature and animals.
2.1 A Good Work-Life Balance
“A better work-life balance in Australia than in
Hong Kong: Australians do not like working long
hours which prevent them from appreciating the beauty of life.”
- Sampson Law (BSSPSA)
Exchange study at Murdoch University, Perth
(2013/14 Semester A)
Shops in Perth
All stores in Adelaide city are closed around 5.00 pm.
Unlike Hong Kong, shops in Australia close early.
Late night shopping is available usually once a week.
That’s the first thing Hong Kong people have to
adjust to living in Australia.
2.2 A Relaxing Life-style
Enjoying a glass of beer after work.
The “Pipe Guy” uses the pipe to produce music to attract the pedestrians
Lying on the grass in the sun
Outdoor Activities in Western Australia
A relaxing life-style:
Students like lying on the grass
in Murdoch U campus, Perth
2.3 Lots of Outdoor Activities in Australia
Hiking in the bush
2.4 Exploration of Nature and Wildlife:
Plentiful opportunities to enjoy the
beauty of nature and animals.
Tropic of Capricorn Sign
Swimming in a lake
Crossing a River
Cultural Discovery of Australia
Aussie life style: "A duck” sign to indicate that some ducks were living in the lake nearby – "no such sign is found in Hong Kong."
- Law Wai Lam, Edith (BSSEPS)
Exchange Study at Flinders University, Adelaide
(2012/13 semester B)
"Jumping on Rocks -- Another great experience to explore nature in WesternAustralia"
"Walking in the Outback Area --
A good way to explore natural Australia"
- Ku Yin Chung, Felix (BSSPSA)
Exchange study at Murdoch University, Perth
(2012/13 Semester A)
Taking photo with a snake, showing the love towards nature and animals
Taking photo with Wombat
Quendas is a lovely creature in Australia and it is protected by law
The Wallaby
Peacocks found in the main campus of Murdoch University --
Something you would never experience in Hong Kong!
Australians are environmental friendly and conscientious
in protecting their natural resources.
Intercultural Activities
(1) Cultural activities in Melbourne
A culture day procession at Moomba Festival
(Australia’s largest community festival held annually
in Melbourne)
Performers at the Moomba Festival
- Cheung Chau Yi, Winnie (BSSPSA)
Exchange study La Trobe University, Melbourne
(2013/14 Semester B)
Melbourne is an artistic city, bursting with art shows and exhibitions.
Art is an important component of Aussie culture: People like using art to express and contribute to their country.
- Chow Lai Yin (BSSPSA)
Exchange Study at RMIT U, Melbourne
(2013/14 Semester B)
Inter-cultural exchanges in Murdoch Univeristy
- Thet Cho Zin (BSSPSA)
Exchange Study at Murdoch U, Perth
(2013/14 Semester A)
Inter-cultural exchange:
A nice gathering with local
and international students
Outing to Fremantle (a major port in Western Australia) together with other international students
Farewell party at the end of
the semester, Murdoch U, Perth.
The Fremantle Market, Perth
Visiting the Cottesloe Beach
The Koala
Drinking beer is part of the Australian culture.
Edith Law's Cultural Discovery of Australia
--Relaxed and Friendly Life Style
LAW Wai Lam, Edith (BSSPSA)
Exchange study at FUSA
2012/13 Semester B
Felix Ku's Cultural Discovery of Australia
KU Yiu Chung, Felix (BSSPSA)
Exchange Study at Murdoch U
2012/13 Semester A
LAW Wai Lam, Edith (BSSPSA)
Exchange study at FUSA
2012/13 Semester B