Leave your student accommodation early to beat the queues for the tram to Victoria Peak — known to locals as simply ‘The Peak’. Follow the Morning Trail past moss-lined slopes and peaceful waterfalls to take in the astonishing panoramic view of the city below. Afterwards, take a taxi back down to Central and spend some time browsing the shops at Landmark mall, or head closer to home to discover the arts, crafts and fabrics in Western Market. After dark, catch a show at Take Out, Asia’s first comedy club, or explore Lan Kwai Fong, which is packed with bars, restaurants and nightclubs.

It’s easy to get to lectures at University of Hong Kong from your home at 228 DVRW. Walk to class in 35 minutes, or take the subway from nearby MTR Station and get there in just a few minutes. Centennial College is a 13-minute drive away, and you can also drive to City University of Hong Kong, Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, in 20 minutes or less.

When you base yourself at the male-only accommodation at 226 DRVW, you can choose to have a  private room to yourself, or enjoy great value when you share a spacious room with a friend. Whatever you decide, you’ll be living in a six-person unit with two shared bathrooms, a shared kitchen and a comfortable common area.

After a long day of lectures, you’ll be happy to get back to your room, which is fitted with modern IKEA furniture. Drop your books on your desk, then head to fully-equipped kitchen to grab a drink and a snack from the refrigerator and see if your roommates are home. Make plans to head up to the rooftop area to catch up with your neighbours, or relax in the common area and chat about your day.

If you have to work on an assignment, settle in for a focused study session in your room; the Wi-Fi makes it easy to get started on your research. It’s easy to focus on college work because there’s a weekly cleaning service to keep your place looking its best, and there’s a security system and CCTV to keep you and your belongings safe.