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AFS exchange programme

Experiencing a Blend of Italian - Chinese Culture and Lifestyle

4A Ng Sum Yuet

The Reporters' Club has conducted an interview
with Nicolo Galli, the exchange student from Italy
experiencing a year of Hong Kong’s hustling and
bustling life at CCSC.

Study tour to Dalian
Q: What is the major difference between the
education system in Hong Kong and that in Italy? Q: Having experienced Hong Kong school
life for about eight months, what is your most
A: In Italy we only have morning school and memorable event at CCSC?
we are off in the afternoon. However, we have much
more tests back in Italy. There is a test almost every A: It's definitely the sports day. The atmosphere
week. Another difference is that the system in Hong was really vibrant and I enjoyed the time with my
Kong stresses written assessment but in Italy we fellow house members. Besides, it is great to be a
Nico's host family have a lot more oral tests. member of the basketball team playing in different
tournaments. I share many nice memories with my
teammates.

Q: What do you think about the subjects here?

A: I studied science subjects like Chemistry
and Biology in Italy and they’re quite difficult. At
CCSC, I try to master new subjects like Economics,
Business, Accounting and Financial Studies as well
as Tourism and Hospitality Studies. They are all
challenging to me but I believe those I learnt in Italy
are comparatively more difficult.

Introducing Italian culture at a school assembly

Immersing in Chinese culture with his buddies

Q: Do you have any difficulties mastering
Chinese?

A: Yes. Chinese is quite hard for me as I don't
really know all the characters. In Italy I learnt
Spanish which I think is much easier because the
characters are like those of my mother language.
Q: How about your host family? Do you enjoy
your time with them?

A: Sure. My host family is wonderful. They
treat me as one of their family members. I have
also travelled to many interesting places in the city
with them. Their love and care help me overcome
the challenges and cultural shocks that I have
Having basketball training and friendly Playing basketball with his friends is one of Nico's favourite activities in Hong experienced in Hong Kong!
matches in Macau Kong

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