First Year in a Multilingual University

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Focusing on the experiences of nine Mainland Chinese students, this study delves into the complexities of managing both school-university and cross-border transitions in Hong Kong. It highlights the significant challenges these students face, particularly in terms of linguistic and cultural adjustments. The research emphasizes how these dual transitions impact their autonomy across personal life management, academic learning, and English proficiency, revealing the intricate interplay between these factors during their first year at university.