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| FROM CUHK: From cultural adventures to personal transformation against all odds |
  As Kinnie Yu (IBCE, Year 4) reflects on her university journey, she describes her year of studying in the US as a pivotal moment in her learning trajectory. Kinnie studied in a programme jointly organised by CUHK Business School and the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, spending a year in the US. As the programme started, Kinnie realised the remarkable difference in the American education system, which strongly emphasised student participation. “In the US, class participation is very important,” Kinnie says, “It is worth up to 30% of your grade, and half of that is based on your professor’s assessment and the other half is based on self-assessment.”    Kinnie recalls feeling hesitant initially, attributing to the prolonged absence of in-person classes during the pandemic. In the first two lectures, she graded herself for barely one point for participation. Encouraged by the diverse and engaging atmosphere, Kinnie soon overcame her reservations. She realised that the exchange of thoughts and ideas is a crucial part of the learning process, especially in subjects like international marketing, where there are no definite answers. “It is actually not that scary to raise your hand in class,” she asserts. “If you are too worried about what other people think about you, you are just going to miss out on great opportunities to learn.” Kinnie’s year in South Carolina was proven to be transformative, reshaping her attitude toward learning and self-expression.      Kason Tsui (PACC, Year 4) spent a semester studying at HEC Paris in France through the School’s exchange programme. Despite encountering a series of unexpected events, Kason remains grateful for the experience and the lasting friendships he forged with his fellow international students. To conclude his trip, Kason bought a tote bag with the word “Merci” (“thank you” in English) on his last day in Paris.   Unlike Kinnie, Kason has learned his lesson the hard way. Upon arrival, Kason was disturbed by bed bugs in his dorm. While the landlord replaced the bed frame and mattress, Kason was asked to pay for the bill. Feeling it was unfair, he pushed himself to stay firm and fight for what he deserved. “I used to be afraid to stand up for myself, but living in a foreign country taught me that I have to be assertive at times.” Reflecting on his journey, Kason emphasises that the most invaluable takeaway was the resilience he developed. As he approaches graduation and navigates the uncertainties ahead, Kason states, “I won’t easily give up. Even when facing the unknown, I have confidence.”      CUHK Business School’s commitment to global education extends beyond individual stories. The exchange programmes offered by the School provide students with the opportunity to study at 230 prestigious universities across the America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The goal is not only to expose students to diverse business dynamics but also to cultivate their global citizenship. The post From cultural adventures to personal transformation against all odds appeared first on CUHK Business School. |
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| FROM CUHK: CUHK Business School students awarded the esteemed Outstanding Student Awards 2023 |
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The Outstanding Student Awards Presentation Ceremony 2023 took place successfully on Friday, 12 January 2024. As one of the highest student honours at CUHK, a total of 210 students received the awards this year, with 23 individuals hailing from the School. These awards are classified into five categories: Arts, Innovation and Invention, Social Service (for the CUHK community and society), Special Achievement and Sports. The awardees are honoured for their remarkable accomplishments, contributions to the community and demonstration of courage in facing challenges, surpassing mere academic excellence. Professor Rocky Tuan, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK, presented the awards to over 100 awardees, with the presence of university officials, faculty members, families, and friends. Professor Zhou Lin, dean of CUHK Business School, and Dr Fred Ku, associate dean of Undergraduate Studies at CUHK Business School, also graced the occasion to celebrate the honour with the students. Since 2018, over 600 CUHK students have received the Awards, which serve as testaments to the outstanding talents, hard work, and resilience exhibited by them in non-academic aspects. By acknowledging the contributions and positive influence of these students on CUHK community and society, the awards aim at motivating their peers to aspire to similar virtues.    List of awardees from CUHK Business School: Arts KAN Wing Yan 簡穎欣 Integrated BBA Year 4 Innovation and invention KUNG Chun Man 龔雋文 Professional Accountancy Year 5 Social service (For the CUHK community) LEUNG Joanne 梁臻瑤 BBA (IBBA)-JD Double Degree Programme Year 2 TO Chun Yin 杜俊彥 Professional Accountancy Year 3 UTAMA Elvina Vania Integrated BBA Year 3 Social service (For the society) CHIN Chun Hei Denis 錢俊希 Integrated BBA Year 2 WU Tsz Hong 胡子康 Integrated BBA Year 5 SHING Lok Man 盛諾雯 Hospitality and Real Estate Graduated Sports CHAN Tsz Chiu 陳鎡樵 Integrated BBA Year 3 CHENG Ho Alex 沈浩 Quantitative Finance Year 5 CHENG Yan Ching 鄭昕晴 Integrated BBA Year 3 CHEUNG Cheuk Chau 張灼湊 Integrated BBA Year 5 CHEUNG Parco 張柏濤 Integrated BBA Year 4 CHONG Eva 莊逸芙 BBA (IBBA)-JD Double Degree Programme Year 3 CHUNG Cheuk Naam 鍾卓枬 Professional Accountancy Year 2 HUI Tsz Ming 許芷鳴 Integrated BBA Year 3 LAI Wing Sze 黎咏思 Integrated BBA Year 2 LAM Hoi Ching Anna 林海晴 Integrated BBA Year 3 LAU Yat Hei 劉逸希 Hospitality and Real Estate Graduated SO Ching Yin Sophia 蘇靜言 Integrated BBA Year 4 SUM Lok Ting 岑樂庭 Professional Accountancy Year 4 YAO Tsz Yan Adrian 姚子欣 Integrated BBA Graduated YU Ka Po 余家寶 Integrated BBA Year 2 The post CUHK Business School students awarded the esteemed Outstanding Student Awards 2023 appeared first on CUHK Business School. |
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| FROM CUHK: Finding hidden gems in urban planning |
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Intrinsic ties with Hong Kong Born and raised in the Greater Bay Area with proficiency in both Mandarin and Cantonese, Dlysia feels at home in Guangdong cities. She interned in hotel management after undergraduate studies in Guangzhou, until 2015 when, out of her passion for the hospitality industry, she made a decision that would change her life for good: to pursue a master in Real Estate and Hospitality Assets at CUHK Business School. Dlysia has become a real estate professional ever since. “The programme afforded me a lot of fieldwork experiences. It even invited executives from the likes of Hang Lung Properties and Sun Hung Kai Properties for in-depth exchanges. In the course of this enlightenment, I developed an interest in the real estate industry, which spurred me to make the fated decision,” says Dlysia. From a newbie to a knowledgeable local through and through, Dlysia attributes her successful acclimation to her career instincts. “As a real estate specialist, I need a sharp eye for the development of commercial districts in town. Whenever a new shopping mall or a new store pops up, I would check it out. I would stick my nose into the background of the new brand, its target audience, its brand position and matching visual merchandising style.” This inquisitive approach offers a vessel for her to learn about the city. “I can have a firm grip of the dynamics of the neighbourhood, which is why I remain curious about work and life in Hong Kong.”  Finger on city’s pulse Dlysia always shows enthusiasm at the mention of her real estate job. She makes it clear that retail leasing is essential in real estate, and that different markets ask for different positioning strategies. “For well-developed malls, we focus on merchant mix upgrade or zoning, while in new and developing districts, we involved in the planning from scratch.” Years of participation in retail leasing of varied scales and locations has instilled in Dlysia a thorough understanding of the ties between commercial space and daily life. “Social distancing measures during the pandemic had hit hard on brick-and-mortar stores. As consumers become more concerned about health, stores selling light meals or yoghourt mushroom. Similarly, the work-from-home practice gives rise to household products such as scented candles or home appliances,” says Dlysia. To her, it is market research rather than cold hard numbers that offers a more “grounded” way to understand customer behaviour and the business microcosm, allowing her to keep a finger on the pulse of a city. City hopping across the Greater Bay Area also allows Dlysia to observe the increasingly frequent mobility of population between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. With the resumption of travel between Hong Kong and mainland China, many Hong Kong people visit Shenzhen or even explore the business potential there — a sight which Dlysia looks at with elation. She points out that shopping centres across the borders have their own characters – there are giant complexes and laidback neighbourhood or waterfront malls in Shenzhen, whereas in Hong Kong, shopping malls like K11 MUSEA or Harbour City remain the preeminent indicators of trends. “Driven by curiosity, exchanges between people in the two cities will continue to deepen, which is a positive sign of the integration of the Greater Bay Area,” Dlysia comments.  Chart the uncharted with an open mind The massive influx of mainland immigrants reminds Dlysia of her relocation eight years. As a pioneer, Dlysia encourages these newcomers to venture into their new life and embrace the local lifestyle of Hong Kong. Learning Cantonese, developing hobbies, participating in local activities…these are some of the ways to make local friends, Dlysia says. “For years, I have explored many places in the city; I have ridden on the Star Ferry to go to dine with my friends on the other side of the harbour; I have seen Hong Kong Island on a tram and concluded the trip with a delectable brunch; I have soaked up the panorama by the sea in Kowloon West; I have even enjoyed getaways in the outlying islands. These little things have instilled in me a strong sense of belonging. You can truly admire the charisma and diversity of Hong Kong if you feel the city with your heart.”   First published in the CUHK Business School Alumni Website on 4 December 2023, this article was republished with permission from the School’s Alumni Affairs and Development Office. The post Finding hidden gems in urban planning appeared first on CUHK Business School. |
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