Study abroad policy Mainland graduates studying in Hong Kong stay in Hong Kong unconditiona
Study abroad policy Mainland graduates studying in Hong Kong stay in Hong Kong unconditionally 1 years ago, some media reported that the Hong Kong SAR government was considering allowing non-Hong Kong students studying in Hong Kong to unconditionally renew their contracts for one year after graduation to facilitate their employment in Hong Kong. The Times reporter made an appointment to visit the Hong Kong Education Bureau. The person in charge revealed that the new policy will be implemented in September this year, and it is planned to build a "joint dormitory" to solve the accommodation problem of mainland students.
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Building "Joint Dormitory" in Colleges and Universities to Solve the Accommodation Problem of Mainland Students
This is a measure proposed by the Hong Kong SAR Government in its recent policy address. The reporter then met with the relevant person in charge of the Hong Kong Education Bureau, and the other party replied to the reporter's interview in writing.
According to the relevant person of the Hong Kong Education Bureau, according to the current policy, non-Hong Kong graduates studying in Hong Kong can apply for extension of residence in order to find a job after the student visa expires, but generally only a grace period of three months is given, which brings inconvenience to many mainland students looking for a job in Hong Kong. The new policy will change this phenomenon. According to the policy, "all fresh non-local graduates who apply to the Immigration Department can stay in Hong Kong unconditionally for a period of 12 months. In the meantime, they can look for jobs at will. Applications for extension of stay will be treated like other non-local graduates who apply to work in Hong Kong. 」
The person in charge said: "At present, many institutions in Hong Kong are very concerned about the shortage of residential places, and increasing the number of non-local students will further increase the demand for residential places. In addition to the existing dormitory arrangements, we are exploring ways to solve the problem, such as establishing a' joint dormitory' for students from many institutions. The Education Bureau of the SAR Government is discussing with relevant departments and universities the specific implementation details of the new measures, which are expected to be implemented in the 2008/09 academic year. 」
"As far as the proportion of mainland students is concerned, in the eight tertiary institutions funded by the University Grants Committee (UGC), in the 2006/07 academic year, about 6,200 non-local students attended UGC-funded courses, of which about 5,750 were non-local students from the Mainland. 」
The person in charge said that the purpose of introducing this policy is to attract outstanding foreign students to study in Hong Kong, and to attract and retain them to live and work in Hong Kong. In the long run, it will help alleviate the current manpower demand in Hong Kong and enhance the overall competitiveness of Hong Kong's economy.
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Mainland students must leave Hong Kong three months after graduation.
According to a reporter's investigation, eight institutions in Hong Kong are currently allowed to enroll students in the Mainland, namely: City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, Lingnan University, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Hong Kong University. According to government statistics, in the 2006/07 school year, eight schools enrolled about 5,750 mainland students. This year, the 2007 Annual Report on the Development of Mainland Professionals in Hong Kong issued by the Hong Kong Mainland Graduates Association pointed out that at present, mainland students account for 10% of all students in Hong Kong, and the total stock of mainland talents studying and working in Hong Kong has exceeded 25,000.
It is not difficult for mainland students to study in Hong Kong. However, studying abroad is just a "boat ticket", and many mainland parents and students need to plan ahead after landing. It is understood that mainland students currently studying in Hong Kong universities can apply for an extension of residence for three months after the student visa expires. Different from the treatment of Hong Kong students, the relevant departments of the SAR government stipulate that mainland students are not allowed to work and practice during their school days, except for internships required by the school.
"Three months is too short. If you can't find a job, you have to go back to the mainland. We usually contact the unit in advance before graduation. " Chenchen, a sophomore majoring in business at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, said. Geng Chunya, chairman of the Hong Kong Mainland Graduates Association, said, "Mainland students who have studied for four years have no work experience and their competitiveness is very weak. It is difficult to find a job within three months. " Therefore, the news of "unconditionally renewing the visa for one year" is undoubtedly good news for more and more mainland students who are studying in Hong Kong and want to study in Hong Kong.
99% want to stay in Hong Kong, and only 7% want to stay in Hong Kong.
The reporter was informed that an annual report survey of the Hong Kong Mainland Graduates Association showed that among the 250 respondents, 99% of mainland students studying in Hong Kong wanted to stay in Hong Kong. In the most desirable industry survey, the financial industry ranks first, and investment banks, banks, accounting audits and securities funds rank 1, 4, 5 and 7 respectively. However, despite the strong vision, there are initial investments.
At present, Mao, a graduate student studying communication at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, can only live in an education college outside, because "there are not so many graduate dormitories in the school, and the annual accommodation fee is about 9,500 Hong Kong dollars, and the tuition fee is 70,000 yuan to 80,000 yuan". She complained to reporters that she spends hundreds of thousands every year and doesn't know what to do after graduation. "Our major is too broad and there is no advantage in Hong Kong. Go to English media Hong Kong people come back from abroad and go to Chinese media. Cantonese is not as good as others. "
According to the annual report, among the 5,750 mainland students this year, one-year self-funded graduate students account for almost half. "Didn't you spend a lot of money on this ticket to find a job here?" Geng Chunya, the current chairman of Inline, said, "If this policy is helpful, it will benefit self-funded graduate students the most."
Employers in Hong Kong: Mainland students have poor initiative and need to be more integrated.
For employers in Hong Kong, is it competitive for mainland students and Hong Kong students to compete on the same stage? The reporter interviewed relevant people in this regard.
Geng Chunya graduated from Tsinghua University with a bachelor's degree, and went to Hongkong for postgraduate study on 200 1. After graduation, she became the first "pioneer" among mainland students to successfully start a business and start a consulting technology company in Hong Kong. As for why there is such a great difficulty in the connection between supply and demand in Hong Kong, he thinks that the initiative of mainland students is too poor to integrate into Hong Kong. "Some mainland students don't know enough about socializing. They have never been to the city center for four years, have no understanding of Hong Kong culture, have no work experience, lack understanding of Hong Kong corporate culture and lack of professional awareness. "
As an employer, Geng Chunya admits that even if she is a mainlander, she doesn't want to be a mainland student who graduated from Hong Kong. "I don't know what a boss is and what a customer is. I can't finish the task on time, and sometimes I don't know who works for whom. In contrast, Hong Kong locals have done a good job in this regard. "
Another problem is that the Hong Kong SAR government and universities also lack understanding of mainland students, ignoring the cultural and psychological differences between mainland students and Hong Kong. The reporter found that it is an indisputable fact that mainland students who are far away from their homeland are seriously "holding a group" and it is difficult to integrate with Hong Kong students as a whole. Mainland students don't understand the employment situation and corporate culture in Hong Kong, and schools don't have targeted employment guidance. At the same time, in the face of the financial pressure that scholarships are linked to grades and the ardent expectations of their families, mainland students are also suffering from psychological pressure that Hong Kong students do not. On June 9, 2007, Ge Weiwei, a 27-year-old doctoral student from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a young man from Nantong, Jiangsu, committed suicide. The school has not paid effective attention to this.
Case 1
The annual expenditure of 65438+ ten thousand yuan is only moderate.
Name: Wen-xuan Jiang.
Institution: City University of Hong Kong
Scholarship: 30,000 yuan/year
Tuition: 60,000 ~ 70,000 yuan/year
Living expenses: 3000 ~ 4000 yuan/month
Jiang Wenxuan, a Guangzhou student, was admitted to the City University of Hong Kong from Nanhai Campus of the Middle School Attached to China Normal University in 2006 to study information engineering. Although there are 30 thousand yuan scholarships every year, I still have to pay 60 thousand yuan or 70 thousand yuan for tuition every year.
Jiang Wenxuan told reporters that the high tuition fees are only second, and the unbearable living expenses in Hong Kong are as high as 3,000 to 4,000 yuan per month. In this way, the annual expenditure is not less than 654.38 million yuan. Fortunately, the family's economic strength is not bad, and it can be used to finish four years of college. Wenxuan said that his spending is only moderate among mainland students.
Despite his good family, Jiang Wenxuan applied to the Hong Kong Immigration Department and got a job as a "language clinic" at the school (Hong Kong stipulates that students can't work outside the school) to help others correct grammar mistakes in their homework, so that they can earn about 1000 yuan a month.
Talking about the new policy, Wen-xuan Jiang was very excited, boasting that he had expected employment prospects and was more confident in studying in Hong Kong. He believes that mainland students generally have high quality and strong social ability, so it is not a problem to find employment in Hong Kong, but they suffer from the policy restriction of "leaving Hong Kong three months after graduation". The new policy is undoubtedly encouraging.
Case 2
Willing to give up exchange, study and find a job when the New Deal is implemented.
Name: He Longyuan
Institution: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Tuition: 80,000 yuan/year
Living expenses: 2,500 yuan/month
He Longyuan, a native of Henan, has a father who is engaged in textile business in Foshan. He said that he gave up the opportunity to study abroad offered by the Chinese University of Hong Kong and wanted to graduate early to find a job. He Longyuan studied in Hong Kong for only one semester, and now he can speak fluent Cantonese. He also joined the dormitory of the Chinese University and made many friends in Hong Kong.
"My expenses account for half of my family expenses. Although my family can afford it, I still want to find a job as soon as possible. I can't always rely on my family and myself. "
He Longyuan said that if the policy can be implemented as soon as possible, he will give up the opportunity to study abroad provided by the school and enjoy the new policy to get employment in Hong Kong as soon as possible. "I have to study for another year after I come back from exchange and study, and I have to spend another 80 thousand yuan. I want to graduate quickly and find a job here. " He Longyuan said.
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The categories of participating scholarships are: Top Scholarship, Graded Scholarship, Excellent Student Scholarship of Hainan Province, Winner Scholarship of National Olympic Games and International Competition.
Scholarship for Top Students: Candidates who rank first to third in liberal arts or science in all provinces and cities (excluding Hainan Province) will receive a full scholarship for top students, which is equivalent to all tuition, accommodation and living expenses during their four-year study in City University.
◎ Graded Scholarships: According to how many grades the candidates' actual total score in the college entrance examination is higher than the "one line" in their provinces and cities, first-class and second-class scholarships are provided. The first-class scholarship is "free tuition every year" and the second-class scholarship is "half tuition every year".
◎ Hainan Scholarship for Outstanding Students: City University donated money from social elites from Hainan to set up Hainan Scholarship for Outstanding Students in Hong Kong. Scholarship * * * has 7 places, which will be awarded to college entrance examination students in Hainan province who are admitted by 20 10. Each successful candidate will receive an annual scholarship of HK$ 6,543,800+RMB 200,000.
Scholarships for winners of the National Olympic Games and international competitions: Those who take part in this year's college entrance examination and meet the admission criteria of City University will receive scholarships for winners of the National Olympic Games and international competitions with a total amount of HK$ 80,000, which will be distributed annually.
The competitions include: China Mathematical Olympiad National Finals, China Physics Olympiad Finals, National Chemistry Competition for Middle School Students, National Youth Informatics Olympic Competition, National Biology Competition for Middle School Students, International Science and Engineering Grand Prix, and International Environmental Research Project Olympic Competition.
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