VIII.   INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE OFFICE (ISEO)

1.      The International Student Exchange Programme at Hong Kong Baptist 
        University serves to enhance the internationalization of the
        university campus.  International students bring with them rich
        experiences and unique cross-culture perspectives that help to
        internationalize the campus and give local students first-hand
        opportunities to learn about other parts of the world.  Cultural
        exchange, language enhancement, and a broadened global perspective
        are maximized through the international exchange programme when
        give participating students an edge in international relations.

2.      International students are housed in the NTT International House 
        sharing a room with a local Baptist University student to further 
        enhance the international study/culture exchange.

3.      The International Student Exchange Office (ISEO) liaises with
        overseas institutions and prospective individual international
        students to arrange one or two semesters’ study programmes.  The
        ISEO also organizes orientation programmes to help familiarize
        international students with the University campus, facilities,
        and programmes as well as with Hong Kong and Chinese culture in
        general.  Tours of Hong Kong and other cultural activities and
        programmes and short trips to Mainland China are organized by the
        ISEO with the aim of assisting international students in developing
        an understanding of and appreciation for Hong Kong and Chinese
        culture.

4.      In addition, international students are required to enroll in CHI
        2000 Understanding Chinese Culture to further broaden their
        exposure to and understanding of Chinese culture.  The subject
        is taught by lecturers mainly from the academic departments of
        Chinese, Religion/Philosophy, and History, and includes local
        field trips related to the topics studied.

5.      The ISEO is located in the Fong Shu Chuen Library Building, 502, Ho 
        Sin Hang Campus.


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