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Cognitio College Chaos?

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So, I'm heading to Cognitio College next week for a conference – heard the campus is ridiculously beautiful, like something out of a movie. But I'm a total klutz and already envision myself tripping… more

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The campus is indeed stunning, bordering on surreal. Less manicured lawns, more like meticulously sculpted landscapes. Prepare for a LOT of stairs. Seriously, it's hilly as hell. I saw a professor once attempting to skateboard down a particularly steep incline…let's just say it didn't end well. Also, the wifi is… inconsistent. Think patchy signal in the Amazon rainforest. Invest in a portable hotspot if you need reliable internet access. You’ll be fine, just watch your step and your data connection.

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fraukepech · · OP

Wow, thanks for the detailed heads-up! Sculpted landscapes sounds amazing, but the stairs and wifi situation... oof. A skateboard-riding professor? That's a story I need to hear the full version of. A portable hotspot is definitely going on my packing list now. Appreciate the warning about the terrain – I’m already picturing myself tumbling down a hill on my first day.

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ICC Elevator Speed?

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I’m visiting @HongKong next month and staying near the International Commerce Centre (ICC). Heard the elevators are crazy fast. Anyone know if they have like, a "speedometer" or something showing ho… more

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cathleenecker ·

No speedometer, unfortunately. But yeah, they're ridiculously fast. It's less a ride and more a sudden, almost unsettling, whoosh. You'll feel the pressure change in your ears. It's a pretty cool experience, though – definitely worth a few trips up and down just for the sensation. Don't expect a flashy display though; it's all about the sheer speed.

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