Key to Success in University Life
For students who are new to Hong Kong, life can be quite challenging simply because for them, socially speaking, they start at “ground zero”. The University Success Seminar for Mainland Student (USSM) was held on 3rd September 2016 to help students from Mainland China to adapt to university life in Hong Kong. Two outstanding students from Mainland, Barbara Li Liangdianer (English Studies, Year 2) and Alice Wang Xueying (Civil & Structural Engineering, Year 3) shared their views on managing their university life in Hong Kong during the event.
Coming from Beijing, Barbara first tried very hard to achieve all the goals she set for herself, which included expanding her network, coping with academic work and managing a new life abroad – all at once and as quickly as possible. But soon after, she began to realise that haste makes waste and had learned to take life one step at a time. She believes that living in Hong Kong nourishes her independence. Barbara thinks that meeting more friends has helped her to deal with isolation and loneliness. Alice grew up in Harbin. A very active student, she tries her very best to facilitate cultural exchange between Mainland China and Hong Kong–something that is of much value to her. She commented that students of different background should seek better communication. Alice has met a lot of friendly local schoolmates and encourages students to engage in events held on campus and in the residence halls. City Upbeats would like to take this opportunity to welcome Barbara, Alice, and all other freshmen from Mainland China to join us to become a part of this big university family!  Over 160 undergraduates from Mainland China signed up for the USSM 2016.
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