I am honored to receive the Student Exemplary Award for the year 2024/25 and would like to express my sincere gratitude to Shaw College for their recognition and support. As a nursing student, I have been exposed to various theoretical inputs during my five years of study, including life sciences, nursing specialties, law and ethics, health promotion, etc. Undoubtedly, the course content that has intrigued me the most is the clinical practicum, as it allows me to apply my professional knowledge to contribute to patients. University not only trains me to become a competent healthcare professional, but more importantly, cultivates my empathy and sense of mission. I have learned how to care for patients and build trusting relationships with them.
People often say that university is a vibrant and diverse place. Apart from academia, whole-person development is indeed indispensable. I am grateful for the valuable opportunity the university has provided me to visit the School of Nursing at Fudan University for an exchange programme during my final year. I am delighted to share Hong Kong's current trends in nursing with the local students while also exploring the culture and mode of education there. This experience has made me reflect on the strengths of the healthcare system in mainland China and has broadened my global horizons.
Thomas Fuller once said, “He that travels far knows much.” Exploring the world may bring you a more fulfilling university life.