Category Archives: Journals by asst25

i. At first glance, a highly efficient, pedestrian city. Across busy highways, crosswalks are substituted for land bridges, plastered all over with advertisements for laundry detergent, a new film about growing pains, unpopular slogans for the socialist party. The Octopus … Continue reading →

Today was a whirlwind of newness – from the breathtaking sights of the city, to the unfamiliar sound of Cantonese, to the myriad of smells and flavors of the cuisine, it seemed that every minute brought with it some new … Continue reading →

“Are you awake?” Zihan whispers across the room as the first ray of Hong Kong sunshine peeks through the trees outside our window. The day seemed doomed from the start given that it was 6:30 in the morning and I’d … Continue reading →

The difference between the suburban area in Tuen Mun where Lingnan is located and more urban areas of Hong Kong is stark. As you go deeper into the city, there is a noticeable gradient from suburban to urban, green to … Continue reading →