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By Luxiao Sun<\/strong> and Ling Lyu<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”40px|||||” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|auto|-49px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Times New Roman||||||||” text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.6em” custom_padding=”|93px||93px||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As students studying in Hong Kong for several years, we have observed a phenomenon that there is an increasing number of mainland students who decide to live in Shenzhen and commute to Hong Kong on a daily basis for their study. For students at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (25 mins MTR), the City University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Baptist University (30-45 mins MTR), commuting back and forth between Shenzhen and Hong Kong looks like quite an easy way. However, for students studying at the University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen feels like half a world away. Why do HKU students decide to live in Shenzhen? How does this decision impact their way of life and study?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The decision of HKU students to live in Shenzhen rather than Hong Kong has sparked significant debate, as it reflects broader trends in cross-border living and the challenges of affordability in one of the world’s most expensive cities. Shenzhen, a rapidly growing metropolitan hub just across the border, offers lower living costs, modern infrastructure, and proximity to Hong Kong, making it an attractive choice for students seeking a more affordable lifestyle. <\/span><\/p>\n However, this decision is not without its challenges, including lengthy commutes, cultural differences, and strict regulations, such as Hong Kong’s stringent restrictions on bringing pets from mainland China. These factors highlight the complexities of cross-border living and the trade-offs students must consider when balancing financial and practical advantages with personal and logistical constraints.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]a phenomenon<\/strong><\/em><\/h1>\n