It is an amazing experience pursuing my graduate studies at HKUST. It is not just a university which provides high quality education, it's also a place where you can experience a new society, ponder new ideas, and develop a professional network with renowned scientists and entrepreneurs.

HKUST is a good place not only to gain academic knowledge but also to cultivate leadership and entrepreneurial thinking. Also, thanks to the Asian Future Leaders Scheme Program (AFLSP), it allows me to learn about cultures from different Asian countries. My dream to study in Hong Kong would not come true without the AFLSP. I hope that I can contribute to this society with my knowledge acquired here in the future.

I really liked HKUST when I came to HKUST as a visiting intern. A combination of world class faculty, excellent facilities, stunning sea views and ample opportunities is surely unique. And that is why I'm pursuing my PhD studies here now. I am also thilled to become a Hong Kong PhD Fellowship awardee here.

HKUST is a place where your academic ambitions can be achieved. If you encounter academic problems, the faculty, all experts in their respective areas, are able to give you specific and useful advice. The university provides lots of activities that encourage students to connect and communicate with each other - you can make friends from different countries and experience their unique culture. Various scholarships are offered to help cover the expenses for living in Hong Kong.

I get to wear many hats at HKUST, each of which is very interesting in its own right. As a student, I learn and appreciate the work of scholars; as a Teaching Assistant, I present and communicate knowledge to keen learners; as a Hall Tutor, I interact with youthful and creative minds; and as a Researcher, I solve problems and hopefully, in due course, create new knowledge.

With a passion for exploring the unexplored, I began my research journey during my undergraduate studies at HKUST. I have been focusing on identifying the exposure pathways in the etiology of Balkan endemic nephropathy (BEN) and finding solutions for the outstanding contamination. The project is in collaboration with a Serbian researcher and one of our publications was awarded the 2016 JAFC Research Article of the Year Award Lectureship (AGRO division).

HKUST is a world-class university where you can meet people from different backgrounds and conduct high quality research at the well-equipped research facilities. There are abundant conference opportunities for RPg students. As well, research travel grants provide financial support for students to broaden their horizons and connect with researchers in different countries. Apart from studying, you can also have fun on campus: there are many sports facilities that we can use in our leisure time. Besides, Hong Kong offers plenty of interesting places to visit and delicious food to eat.