About

As part of my Undergraduate Degree in Applied Economics at Victoria University, I will be undertaking a one year exchange placement in Beijing, China.  This blog was created to keep in touch with people and to keep a record of my journey and experiences. I will hopefully be updating it somewhat regularly.

The Vitals:

• Name: Tristan
• Undergraduate: Bachelor of Business – Applied Economics (BBBE)
• Home University: Victoria University (Melbourne, Australia)
• Exchange Universities: Hong Kong Polytechnic University & The University of International Business and Economics

Exchange Universities

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

For the month of July I will be doing the 'summer' programme on Chinese language and culture at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). This is a summer subject offered to people from all around the world as an introduction to both Mandarin Chinese(Pǔtōnghuà, 普通话) and Chinese history and culture.

University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)

From September 2006 till about July 2007, I will be studying at UIBE in Beijing China studing both Mandarin Chinese(普通话) and general business and economics subjects. Not sure exactly what yet but will post when I confirm it all.