Got an interview in march for AAE.
No update ever since.
Should probably firm up on my other options if this one clearly down.
Appreciate any insights.
(do NOT reply with same/same here 😭 etc etc) Thanks life is hard
Pushing it won't work and would probably damage the wires and sockets.
Read that we should fold the wires or smt and tuck it in but it would be kinda damaging to the hard wires.
Even dangerous short-circuits can happen if they press too hard against the back.
What to do?
Edit: it's in. We kinda bent the wires a little and rearranged it with twisters
One of Japan’s most exclusive cars, rarely exported… left to collect dust in HK.
各位學長姐好，
我是今年工學院的入學新生。最近在看課系統，看到一條規定寫：「大學國文（一）依照A7基礎國文選項科目序號選課」。
想問這到底是什麽？老實說我是新加坡教育背景長大的，中文寫作能力真的很普通，平常也完全不看華語媒體。很怕大一必修國文直接把下拉。
想請問學長姐：
這個【**大學國文 依照A7基礎國文】**到底是怎麼運作的？
另外想順便確認一下，工學院專業科目的考試和測驗，應該全部都是用英文考吧？
一想到我除了平時要讀的物理、化學、微積分之外，可能還要練習中文跟注音符號……心就很累。
跪求學長姐指點迷津，救救可憐的工學院小菜鳥，感謝！
ENG:
Hey guys,
I'm an incoming freshman in the College of Engineering (工學院). I'm looking at the course registration portal and it says I need to select a course for "大學國文（一）依照A7基礎國文選項科目序號選課".
What exactly is this? To be blunt, I was educated in Singapore and my written Chinese isn't that great. I am absolutely not obsessed with or exposed to Chinese media, so I definitely cannot write high-level literature essays or analysis. I really don't want to fail a mandatory class in my first semester.
Also, I was under the impression that my actual engineering exams and tests are all in English anyway-is that true?
How does this 大學國文 system work for engineering students?
Just thinking i might have to practice Mandarin and Bopomofo along with my usual phy chem math....
Any advice or easy professor recs would be a lifesaver. Thanks.
I’m deciding between two paths and feeling pretty stuck.
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I got an offer for a Materials Science degree in Taiwan, but the first year looks like a repeat of high school (calculus, chemistry)🤮bruh , and my Mandarin isn’t great.(Singapore educated)
I’ve also heard the semiconductor industry has brutal hours and stressful work culture, which puts me off.
When I was in the army. Talks were given with hints of an awful work culture. Sounds like the talker put her daughter in to a boot camp but for semicon chips😂
The other option is a Higher Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance in Hong Kong. It’s more hands-on, but I’ve heard the hours and apprenticeship system can also be tough, and I’m worried it might limit my mobility long term. Don't get me wrong I like planes, also know a thing or two.
Ideally, I want to keep options open internationally. My family is too deep in Hong Kong even though we are of taiwanese origin (90s HK must be hella lit, idk if HK is plunging now thou)
, but I can return to Taiwan if needed.
So I’m choosing between:
- Aircraft maintenance (hands-on, specialized)
- Materials science (broader, academic)
Is the shit on working in semicon fr? Or pardon me... Gatekeeping?
How was your experience in semicon?
Would appreciate any advice or real experiences. Decision deadline for aircraft maintenance today.
Got an offer to accept a Higher Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance in Hong Kong, and I need to decide + pay fees by next week.
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Trying to figure out the job prospects. On one hand, working on planes sounds pretty damn cool.
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I worked with drones before.
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But is aircraft maintenance a high demand job? And how transferable is it outside Hong Kong? The program says it leads toward a Civil Aviation Authority–recognized aircraft maintenance license.
I was told it was an "technician role" and not "engineer" so my career progression is limited.
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Long term, I do want the option to move out of Hong Kong.
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My alternative is a Material Science degree in Taiwan. I’ve looked at the curriculum and honestly… first year is basically redoing high school calculus + chemistry all over again. Also, my Mandarin isn’t great (Singapore-educated), so that’s another concern.
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So I’m stuck choosing between:
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A more hands-on, specialized path (aircraft maintenance)
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A broader but more academic route (materials science)
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Anyone in either field (or familiar with HK aviation / Taiwan uni life), how would you weigh this? Especially in terms of career mobility and long-term prospects.
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​ Parents have little clue, so I feel quite stuck.
Got posted to a top uni in Tainan under the 港澳生 track. Real thankful.
I’m half Taiwanese, born in HK, and I’ve already done my service in Taiwan. I grew up in SG. Too early to hear back from HK unis after interviews(lol) but Taiwan's could be a cooler choice. SG is lowkey too expensive.
They ain't gonna do none here lol. Pretty chill in HK but still risky due to super patriots.
Many taiwanese in HK.
Honestly, I was hoping for Taipei or at least Hsinchu 😭
I’ve got family there, so Tainan feels really far from any home....
From what I’ve been reading, Tainan is cheaper but less international, with rough traffic, poor sidewalks, dirtier, and not much going on.
Honestly I have been based in hillbilly regions already during my time.
Moms pretty much dislike Taiwan cuz of their different cultures. Someone mistook her for "evil waishenren" or smt 20+years ago(deep green family) HK princess haha.
So my immediate family still might stay a little in HK unless my siblings decides to get uni or do time in Taiwan. Risk.
So here’s the real question: should I just focus on treading lightly long-term in HK(bruh), or take the engineering offer in Tainan and see where it leads? Maybe it could actually be a good experience.
Also—any recommendations for social groups? Language exchange, hiking, anything like that. That's the real support ⚡
Would it be a big mistake coming back Taiwan? 😬
Would really appreciate any thoughts. Holding on to the flights tickets button.
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How do you navigate in complete darkness (like rainforest conditions)?
I’m talking about dense jungle where even moonlight barely reaches the ground—basically near zero visibility.
Is it actually possible to move and navigate without artificial light, or is that unrealistic?
If you had to do it, what methods would you rely on? Just compass + pacing? Or are there other techniques people use in that kind of environment?
Also curious what experienced people actually do in real situations—do you just accept using a redlight, or are there ways to manage without one?
Appreciate any real-world insight.
Hi everyone,
I’ve been looking into National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) in Taiwan for engineering, but I’m having trouble finding detailed info online beyond rankings and official pages.
I wanted to ask a few things:
- Are engineering courses taught in English, or mostly in Mandarin?
- If you don’t speak much Chinese, is it manageable academically?
- How strong is the engineering faculty (teaching quality, reputation, facilities)?
- What’s the international student community like?
- Overall student experience?
I’m especially trying to figure out what the day-to-day academic experience is like as a poor mandarin user.
Would really appreciate any insights. Thanks!
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Night Hiking with a MX911 clone.
Tried using red light sprodically to keep natural night vision.
I should not be alive. Trail was unkept.
Does anyone have similar experiences?
Dutch lane, Hong Kong island-
Hiking with a MX911 clone.
Tried using red light for natural night vision.
I should not be alive.
Dutch lane, Hong Kong island-
Hiking with a MX911 clone.
Tried using red light for natural night vision.
I should not be alive.
what's the Matter with the broken plastic seal on the back of the reflector?
Got it broken out of the box from Amazon....Not made in the USA and it's broken.
Appreciate any insights.
Had my PolyU interview in March,
but my application is still showing “paid.”
I’m a local non-JUPAS applicant
-Should I assume it’s a rejection at this point.
Also considering Taiwan, so trying to figure out next steps.
Hey all, I’m a returning Taiwanese national who grew up and studied overseas, and I just got into a university in Taiwan for hardware-related engineering field.
For context, I did a year in the army in Taiwan, and my lack of bopomofo actually made admin stuff pretty challenging. That’s partly why I’m worried about how much it’ll matter in university.
My Chinese isn’t great, so I’m a bit concerned about keeping up. I heard that around 3rd/4th year there are fully English-taught courses—does that mean earlier years are mostly in Mandarin?
Also, for assignments and exams, are we expected to write everything in Mandarin, or can we use English in STEM subjects?
Another thing: I’ve noticed that TCML (Taiwan Centers for Mandarin Learning) uses pinyin in their learning resources.
I already know pinyin—do I actually need to learn bopomofo for uni life (Estimated time to learn: week+) , or is pinyin enough?
Basically, should I be seriously grinding Mandarin (and bopomofo), or is it manageable to focus mainly on the STEM side and get by? I really hope it's the latter.
Would really appreciate any advice from people who’ve been through this 🙏
Does anyone have a clue where I can find touches like these and a huge assortment of torches in HK?
checked shum shui po. Don't have.
And don't say it's old fashioned and huge. It has lots of hidden functions.
I know online purchase is very possible but what about in stall?
Thanks!
Does anyone have a clue where I can find touches like these and a huge assortment of torches in HK?
Checked shum shui po. Not present.
And don't say it's old fashioned and huge. It has lots of hidden functions.
I know online purchase is possible but what about in stall?
Thanks!
I’ve been wondering how fighting at night has changed over time.
Back in the day (WW2, Vietnam, GWOT etc.), how did soldiers actually operate in the dark? I’ve heard of old GI angle-head flashlights being used.
were those actually practical in combat, or did they just give away your position? Do they just sneak up in the dark or smt?
Fast forward to today, with modern gear like the Streamlight Sidewinder and widespread use of night vision/thermals—how different are tactics now compared to before?
I’ve been wondering how fighting at night has changed over time.
Back in the day (WW2, Vietnam, GWOT etc.), how did soldiers actually operate in the dark? I’ve heard of old GI angle-head flashlights being used.
were those actually practical in combat, or did they just give away your position? Do they just sneak up in the dark or smt?
Fast forward to today, with modern gear like the Streamlight Sidewinder and widespread use of night vision/thermals—how different are tactics now compared to before?