Working Holiday Scheme Website - Experience Sharing

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IN LOVE WITH HONG KONG by Sarah Allen (2015-2016 Hong Kong)

Without a doubt the greatest reward is that I now have a huge level of confidence that I certainly did not have in the UK. I now find it much easier to try new things and go out on my own to meet new friend...

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追求自己不後悔的人生 by 阿良 (2012-2013 日本)

最難忘是初到日本就說要登日本最高山峰 ─ 富士山，辛苦到最後親眼目到日出的一刻，除了感動之外，人生又好像燃點了一點點希望，眼淚都停不了。工作假期最大收穫是認識了很多朋友...

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A JOURNEY OF GROWTH by Wendy (2013-2014 Australia)

I tried different jobs, such as babysitter, leaflet distributor, hotel room attendant, hostel receptionist etc. My favourite jobs were room attendant and receptionist. Being a room attendant was not easy at the beginning, but after gaining experience, it is extremely easy to get a similar job...

(只有英文版本)

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Sharing of Experience

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Address:

Working Holiday Scheme Unit,
Labour Department
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1 Mong Kok Road, Kowloon

Fax No.:

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Email Address:

whsu@labour.gov.hk

Story

Where do you come from?

When did you go on your working holiday?

Where did you go for your working holiday and why?

What kinds of jobs did you do, and what kinds of courses did you take during your working holiday?

Tell us one of your most unforgettable memories in your working holiday.

What is the greatest reward you have got from your working holiday?

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