Living in Hong kong and what it would be like?

The problem you'll most likely face in terms of job search is there will be tons of other people looking for jobs too. Many of these people might have an advantage with a degree and/or can speak/write/read Chinese. Trust me, it won't just be local Hong Kong people, but also people from China as well as people from other countries. I've met a few non-Asians who can speak Chinese better than people in Hong Kong.

Because you're going for a very specific field of study, you might want to check with your profs to see if there's any opportunities for you to work with labs or university programs in Hong Kong in similar field. That would give you your advantage.

I am not sure if you can stay there for 6 months on a visitor's visa. You might need to apply for a working visa. Most apartments in Hong Kong, at least the ones you've mentioned require a 12-month contract with 1 month deposit, 1-2 month in advance, so unless you've enough to pay 3-4 months of rent up front, it's going to be difficult. Yes, there are tons of apartments in Hong Kong, but do keep in mind that because the cost of buying a place in Hong Kong is quite expensive, most people rent, so you might have a hard time finding a nice little decent one. Oh yah, most apartments in movies are considered the larger units. The majority of apartments are between 500-700 sq. ft. So, don't be expecting anything 2 spacious bedrooms with a large living room and dining room and kitchen, etc.

In regards to living in Hong Kong and Hong Kong people, times have changed. Most people just go on and mind their own business (they don't short change you unless you act like a clueless tourist). Just stick to supermarkets where you just pick whatever you need off the shelf. Stay away from the fresh food markets, cuz you'll need to communicate with the merchants in Chinese.

There are tons of foreigners living in Hong Kong and they manage well, so I don't see how you can't.

Not a good time to be looking for jobs in HK now, if you dun have a competitive edge, wait till the economic tsunami is over (maybe you's be graduated then) Honestly, without a degree/experience/langugage skills, you're prob not gonna get the lifestyle you hope for. Socializing with locals is also hard without a command of cantonese, you can hang out with other expats but mind you their lifestyles are on the expensive side.

u can hang out with me and we'll figure out together

I can only tell you what I know since I'm half Chinese and lived in Taiwan and Hong Kong as a kid but that was over 20 years ago. So at least I can tell this much about the people and culture there from my experience because people/culture generally don't change. The Cantonese are very sneaky and shallow people in general. I remember they as a little kid going to a grocery store and get short changed! And that wasn't just one store, they do that almost everywhere. I believe their culture is to take advantage of anyone who is weak and it's consider ok over there. The city and water/lake was also very dirty with trash all over and clothes hanging out the window all over the city. The people there are very sneaky with trying to short-change you so be very careful when riding taxies and going to anywhere where you have to pay. The only good memory over there for me was their dim sum/food that is if you like Cantonese food. So good luck to you anyway and stay safe if you do choose Hong Kong.

It incredibly relies upon on your existence form. 5-7 ok for a small one mattress room of around 500 squarefeet is achieveable in some older, busier (no longer strictly for residential) places. It you desire nicer, quiet residential factors it is going to likely be around 9k. The lease has long previous down abit because of the fact the monetary crises began, in recent times this is the tenants' marketplace. After the hire expires, don't be shy to re-negotiate direct which incorporate your landlord to have the lease decreased for a renewal and you would be shocked that often you're able to nicely be waiting to arise to a million/2 decreased in case you're a stable tenant ie constantly paying your lease on time, dont provide too lots issues on your landlord, and so on.

I believe you need a four year degree to work in Hong Kong.Most job contracts are for a year.
A high paying job with no degree isn't going to happen.Unless you want to be a dancer in a night club.