In the event that I can't get a work visa...

Francesca Ling: did you try cal alumni?
Francesca Ling: i went to a cal/stanford game watch thing here [HK], and tons of cal alum were very generous in their networking and offerings
Serena Wu: oh coool
Francesca Ling: otherwise, you can fly to hk for a day or so and then go back to get another 3 months
Francesca Ling: on your passport
Serena Wu: i know
Francesca Ling: is there a boat?
Serena Wu: LOL