HKUST is a very modern university with knowledgeable professors and abundant library resources. It offers students various opportunities for self-development. I hope to use what I learn here to make more and more progress in my research in the future.

As a PhD student at HKUST, I realize life here is full of challenges, which always go along with chances, the chance to turn you into a good researcher and the chance to teach you how to deal with unfamiliar or even difficult situations with calm and confidence. Finally you just find with no surprise that after years of training in HKUST, you are already fully-prepared for a challenging and exciting future. HKUST life helps me enjoy my present life, and will also enable me to enjoy my life in the future.

Studying at HKUST is very pleasant, thanks to the outstanding faculty and vibrant and cooperative environment of the university. HKUST provides the perfect ingredients for a student like me who is passionate about research. I am enjoying my research and hope that it makes a significant impact on the welfare of the society.

Through the Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP), I have learned and understood more about different cultures in Asia, especially about the relations between China and Japan. Also, the one-month summer camp organized by AFLSP has taught me about the problems that the countries in Asia were facing and how we could help fix them through different discussions. What's more, I have made some great friends whom I treasure for life.

After graduating from BSc in Environmental Management and Technology (EVMT), I worked for a few years in the field of environmental technology. With a chance, I returned to HKUST for MPhil in Environmental Science, Policy and Management (ESPM). Getting back to UST is an amazing experience. The Academy and Department provide support and countless opportunities that allow me to explore personal potential while doing earnest research. I have high autonomy in designing the research plan and milestones together with my supervisor.

I was privileged to be awarded the HK PhD Fellowship. Indeed, the generous scholarship allowed me to further my study without financial worries. Hong Kong, being a Chinese city which runs a Westernized system, is an excellent portal for foreigners like me to learn about and connect with China. It also has many quality universities, rivaling other major education hubs such as Boston and London. And the research environment at HKUST is excellent. Research students can learn not only from experienced professors but also from highly motivated and passionate fellow students.

I fell in love with HKUST at first sight, deeply impressed by the fantastic sea views and the exquisite buildings. During the past three years, I have enjoyed doing research with outstanding, diligent and inspirational professors in the field of linguistics. I also enjoy walking around for a break and the magnificent views are an inspiration. I am sure that my experience in HKUST will have a long-lasting influence on my whole life, both academically and personally.

HKUST is absolutely the best choice for students who have academic ambitions. The professors here, all of whom received their degrees from top institutions, are really good at motivating their students. They are also very approachable; you can always develop new ideas together with them.