Orientation and Support
Participants are required to attend pre-departure orientation workshops held on the UT-Austin campus in the spring, and an on-site orientation in Hong Kong. A UT-Austin program liaison, who is familiar with Hong Kong and China, will be in Hong Kong with the students for the duration of the program.  Students are strongly encouraged to participate in activities that are designed to acquaint them with the surroundings, the public transportation systems, and some of the major cultural sites in Hong Kong.

Activities
Shortly after their arrival, students will participate in a required on-site orientation to acquaint them with Hong Kong, the student residence, and the CUHK campus.  During the first week of classes, participants are treated to a welcome event hosted by CUHK/McCombs School of Business.  Throughout the program, the UT-Austin program liaison arranges group activities/cultural visits for participants. Some activities are covered by your CIBER program fee, and others may require a small fee. 

In 2007, the group participated in the following activities:  welcome dinner at Jade Garden followed by an evening of watching the symphony of lights at Victoria Harbour, trip to Victoria Peak,  boat trip to Macau with a walking tour, group trip to Lantau Island to visit the Buddha and surrounding monastery, and farewell dinner at Hopewell Center on Hong Kong Island.  Most activities take place during the week.  Other suggested activities include a visit to the Stanley Market, take a ride on the Star Ferry, or enjoy dinner at Jumbo (a floating restaurant).