I am from Hong Kong, going to college in Texas. I am a senior with public relations major. I will graduate in May 2010. I am not a citizen or permanent residence, so it means I have to leave states 3 months after I graduate. I don't know where I should go or do. I love Hong Kong. I love the big city life, food, freedom and many things in Hong Kong. But I am not ready for the hectic life in Hong Kong. Because most of the time, people in Hong Kong work at least 10 hours a day. I have been lliving in states for 3 years, so I am sort of used to the laid-back life style here. I am just not ready for being stressful and hectic. Plus, I like American men more. I am so attracted to them. Because they are more outgoing and gentleman generally. I am so frustrated now. I can't do internship here because I don't have a car. I want to stay in states longer. I like the culture here. I get along with americans. I don't wanna go back to Hong Kong right now., but not for me. American lifestyle is more suitable for me. I don't know what I should do? a little bif of facts about Hong Kong: HK used to be a colony of Britain for more than one century until 1997. But everything in HK remains the same, including education, law, rules, .......it's different from China. We also use different passports,It means my country of citizenship is Hong Kong, not China. We are capitalistic and have our own currency. Geograpically we belong to China, but Hong Kong's whole system and government are different from China.We have the same freedom as states.
Immigration - 8 Answers
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You can stay in America, that's fine, but ONLY if somebody offers you a job. You can't decide these things, if you do NOT receive a job offer within 3 months then there's nothing to do but return to Hong Kong. Please do not stay illegally. It's a selfish decision.
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GO BACK TO HONG KONG, ILLEGAL ALIEN !!
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your "country " is still part of china whether you like it or not its part of 2 systems one country in 2047 it will be a total part of china anyway coming back to your question you must find an internship after you graduate if you want to stay longer otherwise you will have to go back if you don't want to be illegal that is sad but that was the deal when you came here
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Why don't you stay in the Texas. Research something besides pubic relations. That way you can stay in Texas a little longer until you decide what to do.
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First, can you stay. second, it's up to you. There are good things and bad things about Hong Kong and the US. But for crying out loud, if you manage to stay in the states, don't stay in Texas!!!!
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wow im ready to get out of the states, but dont want to go to hong kong. tell me whats so great about american men/
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Most americans dont know much about HK. Not all of US is relax, NYC and Chicago etc should be as busy as HK. Every place has its pros and cons. You miss the great varieties of food and shopping of HK, families and friends of HK while overseas. You hate the work & living conditions of HK while in HK. HK is actually a boring place if people live there longer. Both HK and US are not generous welfare state. HK is different from China but is getting more Chinese-like after handover. HK has less racial and criminal problems than US. There should be ways for you to live in the US, but not instantly. There is no perfect place so make you choice after considering all factors.
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I dont quite agree with some of dy's. HK has become much better since the handover, for instance govt people are more quick and alert to the needs of the people, as simple as the cleanliness of the streets and a lot of green are being planted everywhere, one can comfortably conclude that the govt are doing a lot more than before. China is infact conciously learning and copying HK's systems bit by bit, I'm confident that by 2047, mainland China will be converted into HK's systems, more or less. True that the downtown core ie from Causeway Bay to Mong Kok are packed with people and houses but that's exactly what make HK a vibrant city, without the life and hardworking which turn into the city's multiple opportunities, do you think there'ld be so many people wanting to flood into HK daily? Do you know that thousands of people from around the world always dreaming of sneaking into HK? Without the current level of activities, HK will be just as quiet and lifeless as many American towns. Life is on your hand, if you choose to live a relax and carefree life style, you can equally do the same in HK. Just move to remote New Territorities, Discovery Bay or Tung Chung. These places somewhat like the west, very few people, relaxed, lots of green and open space. On top of that HK has a beautiful sea view and mountain view which many American cities dont. Sitting in the balcony of say Discovery Bay or Tung Chung overlooking the sea and the mountain, drinking tea or wine, is so wonderful and relaxed. You could stay a few more years in the US to really see if you like to remain there forever. Home is always the best place to be, sooner or later you'll bound to run into some form "races" conflicts, be it at work or even just doing shopping or walking on the street then you'll realize that living in others' country is not at all the best thing. Afterall pride and dignity on who you are ie Chinese outweighs anything can bring. Besides Hong Kong people probably has the biggest heart for things and people. They're one of the most kind hearted human beings on earth, always ready to donate money and in helping the needys. Go home and help contribute to the continued success of Hong Kong. Good Luck!
