DTU Student Travel Report

We hope you have enjoyed your study abroad. Now, the time has come to pass on your experiences to the
next generation of DTU students. Your input is extremely valuable and a great source of information and
inspiration. So, please take your time writing your DTU Student Travel Report.

Attention
Please write your report in English
Please return your report in word format to international@adm.dtu.dk
Please be aware that your report will be uploaded to Portalen. If you wish for your personal data to be
masked, please indicate this when submitting your travel report.
Deadline for submitting: 1 month after your return to DTU

Personal Data
Full Name
Gender Male
Age 23
E-mail
Level of Study M.Sc. Engineering in Design and Innovation
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Year of Study 5
DTU study program Design and Innovation

Your Stay Abroad

Name of Country
Name of City
Name of University
Faculty/School/Department
Period abroad (fx. Fall 2015)
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
System Engineering & Engineering Management
27/06/2016 01/08/2016

Your Motivation

Please write about what motivated and inspired you to study abroad

My motivation for my study abroad in Hong Kong was mainly to explore another country, to experience
another way of learning and to meet new people.

DTU International Affairs

Please describe the study abroad application process and the level of service from the DTU International Affairs

The process was easy and straightforward with good guidance from DTU international Affairs.

Preparation Phase

Please describe the preparation phase (Was it easy or difficult, and what would you recommend future DTU students to
do?)

The preparation phase was easy.

 Application Process to Host University

How would you describe the application process and the service provided by the International Office at your host
university?

The application process was easy to follow. The international office provided the necessary information to
complete the application process.

Description of University

How would you describe your host university (campus life, academic level, course offer, staff, facilities, etc.)?

The Chinese university of Hong Kong has a very big campus area. Free shuttle bus is arranged by the
university. The academic level on the course I took was very easy. A lot of courses was available for the
summer school session, however only 1 engineering course was offered.

Course description (Course 1)

Name of course Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Course code SEEM3450
Number of local credit/ECTS 5 ECTS
Description Factors that drive continuous creative product innovation. Study of
processes of creating, assessing and pursuing product opportunities.
Evaluation of new product ideas and risk assessment of commercialization.
Product development strategies in industrial marketing. Understanding the
behaviour of buyer. Formulation and implementation of innovative marketing
strategy and business plan.

The course provides students with a basic understanding of technology and

high-growth entrepreneurship. The focus is on the technology innovation
coupled with business planning and development with a special emphasis
on evaluating future markets shaped by new technologies. This course
combines mentor-guided team projects, case studies, and research on the
entrepreneurial process.

Course offer

Please add any comments about the course offer in general (academic level, course selection process, relevance, etc.)?

There were not many options regarding courses. Within the field of engineering, only 1 course was offered.

Accommodation

Where did you live and how did you find it? (Dorm room or apartment, on or off-campus, price, location, facilities, etc.)?

I lived on Lee Woo Sing college, which is an on-campus dorm, together with almost all other international
students who came for the international summer school programme. This meant that I had the opportunity to
network with all other students. The social life at the college was a great experience as well.
 Social Life/University Sports

How would you describe your social life? (Did you hang out with local or international students, did you go travelling,
were you a member of any clubs or sport teams, etc.)

The social life during my stay in Hong Kong was great. I learned many people from around the world. There
were also many events for the students. For instance, there were movie nights. I did also play football with
other students and I did also travel to Macau and Vietnam with international students.

Funding

How did you fund your study abroad? (Any good scholarships or private funds that future DTU students should be aware
of?)

My own saved money and 3000 DKK scholarship from DTU.

Budget
DKK Expenses (DKK) Income (DKK)
SU (Governmental Grant) 5195
SU Loan
DTU Scholarship 3000
Erasmus Scholarship
Private Scholarships
Private funds

Plane ticket (DKK) 5000

Visa (DKK) 450
Vaccination (DKK) 600
Accommodation (DKK) 2500
Insurance (DKK) Rejseforsikring(IDA): 400
Books (DKK) 0
Living costs (e.g. food) 2000
Local transportation 1000
Total sum 12950 8195

Learning Outcome

What do you take with you from your study abroad experience? (New academic insight, improved language skills,
cultural insight, international network, personal development and growth, etc.)

During my stay I achieved great learning outcomes both in terms of academic insight, cultural insight and
international network. E.g. I gained a great insight into the Chinese culture during the different field trips
hosted by CUHK. Moreover I expanded my network as I learned many people from all over the world.

Feedback
Is there anything you would have liked to have known before studying abroad? Please list 5 things which would have
made your life easier

No.

Inspiration

Do you have any good pieces of advice for other DTU students or DTU International Affairs?

No.

Rating

For statistical purposes please rate the different areas from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest)

Overall 4
City/Country 4
Service provided by DTU International Affairs 4
Service provided by host university 4
Academic level at host university 3
Course offer 1
Social life 5
Accommodation 5
Learning outcome 4

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