Places usually Hong Kong students go

Number of Exhibitors: 375

Number of Visitors: 186,381

Famous 

overseas universities

Princeton University (rank 1)

Yale University (rank 3)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (rank 4)

Stanford University (rank 5)

UCLA (rank 26)

Source of information: US News and World Report 2004

Queen's University (rank 2)

University of Mc Gill (rank 3)

Source of information: Ranking of China and Overseas Institutions in HK, 2004

University of Adelaide 

Australian National University

University of Melbourne

Monish University

Source of information: the Times, Good Universities Guide 2003

Cambridge University (rank 2)

Imperial College (rank 3)

Bath University (rank 4)

Source of information: the Times, Good Universities Guide 2003

Reasons for overseas education

2. become fluent in oral English, boost English competence

3. become mature, independent when learning to look after themselves

4. have better understanding of the global market

5. learn from internationally famous scholars

6. have better interpersonal relationship

7. have better cultural harmony

8. apply for  scholarship, not too expensive

9. have subsidy from government

10. graduate from famous university

11. get employment easily

12. get a permit to work or become a permanent resident

Problems when pursuing education overseas

2. language barrier

3. financial burden of the family

4. a test of self-discipline

Qualities and characteristics required by Stanford University

2. intellectual curiosity

3. oral communication

4. written communication

5. creativity

6. energy

7. self confidence

8. leadership / influence

9. responsibility

10. integrity

11. concern to others

12. warmth of personality

13. sense of humour

14. emotional maturity

15. reaction to others

16. respect accorded by faculty

17. respect accorded by peers