About Us
The University of Hong Kong fosters a whole-person approach to education. We believe that your learning about life is just as important as your academic learning. The Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS) provides comprehensive, student-centred, professional, effective and friendly services. We help create a congenial environment conducive to your studies and your overall wellness.
You can obtain a wide range of services from a single location - CEDARS. The following information services are offered there:
a.
accommodation
b.
catering
c.
fees and finance
d.
grants and loans
e.
non-local student support
f.
overcoming disabilities
g.
student activities
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student amenities
i.
student development programmes
j.
student societies and clubs
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term time jobs
l.
visa applications etc
m.
work experience
Our specialist staff: Careers and Placement, Student Development and Counselling offer specific services such as graduate placement, summer internships, personal development programmes and counselling... etc.
If you wish to know more about our work you may:
- Visit our website at http://cedars.hku.hk
- Call us at 2859 2305
- Send us e-mail at cedars@hku.hk
- Visit us at 3/F , Meng Wah Complex
We help you use your University experience to launch your career. We distribute graduate employment statistics and arrange meetings with employers, Faculties and student representatives and advise the University on graduate employment issues. We also design career preparation programmes to enhance vocational maturity. On a practical note, we place students into internship, graduate and postgraduate trainee positions. An important aspect of our work is collecting feedback on the University's curricula from employers and graduates.
Student Development and CounsellingGeneral counselling is offered by our team of professional clinical psychologists. Through individual meetings and group activities, you can learn to deal with problems and develop your social and leadership skills.
Services available:
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Individual counselling
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Lunch time information sessions and drop-in hours for urgent issues (Mon to Fri; 2 to 5 p.m.)
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Assistance for students with disabilities
d.
Coaching for scholarships or exchange programmes
e.
Peer support groups
f.
Evening support groups for:
- Postgraduate students
- Mainland studentsg.
Evening therapeutic groups (5 to 6 p.m.) for exploring issues related to:
- Eating problems
- Stress management
- Internet addiction and control
- Sexual orientation