Settling in seems to be ok... Got a lab space. And have some nice people in the lab as well. Its always good to have a group pf people doing the same kind of stuff, and a group to have lunch/dinner with! The working hours seems to be a bit odd (10am-10pm or later depending on work) Chinese students do work very hard i guess. But the supervisor is American born Chinese and he seems to be very cool.

Getting started with some research stuff as well. so got some good reading to do for the next couple of weeks!

Hi Satchi and Doodles, Thanks for the welcome. I arrived at HK (The airport is a mess because of the summer crowds) and things seemed to be nice. the uni -HKUST looks great (awesome views! Harbour+hills+forests).

But everybody seems to be very afraid of their Supervisors! Ppl say they r so different from the western open/friendly style. Hopefully my one would be a gentle soul.

Hello all, I'm new to this forum and I'm starting my PhD at a Hong Kong uni (HKUST). I was wondering whether there is any one in this forum doing a PhD at HK?

Thanks!