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.

HKUST is a world-class university where research and teaching excellence are both promoted and rewarded. The education, academic excellence, and the close student-faculty ties of HKUST have given me a depth and maturity that will enable me to further pursue my career. I hope that my research and scholarship, developed in the vibrant intellectual community at HKUST, will make a lasting contribution towards solving the major issues that exist in field of finance.

Being a member of the HKUST really has opened a new chapter in my life. I have been introduced to new areas of interest and equipped with knowledge and skills. My vision of possibilities has broadened and I have developed what I hope will be lifelong friendships. The experience of studying at HKUST has allowed me to challenge myself, explore my interests, see what the possibilities are and to see what I can achieve.