3.  The media and entertainment hub in Asia  Access to mainland China – the largest market in the world  One of the highest penetration in broadband, the largest number of dailies, the busiest international airport  Asian headquarters for many US multinational companies  Bilingual – Both Chinese and English are official languages  Highly efficient public transportation  Population of 7 million

5. Hong Kong Baptist University: Largest communication program in Hong Kong Five specializations:  Cinema and Television  Digital Graphic Communication  Journalism  Organizational Communication  Public Relations and Advertising

6.  Get international exposure and learn how media and communication work in another culture  Add credentials to your resume  Lower cost than study abroad programs  No delay in your graduation with proper advising  Get courses relevant to your degree in another country

7.  One semester or two semesters  GPA Requirement: 3.0 or above  Pay same tuition to BGSU  Credits transferable to BGSU  Administration fee (including visa application): $206 (US dollars)  Pay only airfare to HK ($800-1500), residential hall ($840/semester) and meal (~US$350 month)

8.  Thursday, February 5, 1-2:15 p.m. in West Hall 121  Two HKBU students from mainland China will talk about their experience as international students at HKBU  Refreshments and desserts will be served

9.  1. Attend the HKBU Student Welcome Party  2. Talk to the program’s department liaison  3. Read information about Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, its School of Communication and its booklet for International Students.Hong Kong Baptist Universityits School of Communicationits booklet for International Students  4. Apply with an application form AND a one-page statement of Interest by March 1. an application form

10.  School and Department of Telecommunication Liaison: Dr. Louisa Ha (louisah@bgsu.edu, 3729103)louisah@bgsu.edu  Department of Journalism: Dr. Nancy Brendlinger (nbrendl@bgsu.edu, 3728176)nbrendl@bgsu.edu  Department of Interpersonal Communication: Dr. Canchu Lin (clin@bgsu.edu, 3723512)clin@bgsu.edu  http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/scs/page 55187.html

11.  Apply to the Study Abroad scholarships offered by the International Programs ($300- 1450)  Apply to your department’s scholarships (deadline is approaching)  Apply to other scholarships available on campus or in industry associations