CHEUNG Man Hin

Year 1 Student (in 2018-19) (JUPAS)

The multidisciplinary nature of public health has allowed me to put my wide spectrum of interests into meaningful use of improving the health of greater society, through varying scopes from disease prevention to health policies implementation. 

In acquisition of a global outlook, the School offered us opportunities to take a closer look on the prevailing public health issues around the world. As a participant of the recent Taiwan field study, our knowledge exchange with local students and professors from the top medical universities and the site visits to hospitals and hospices were very rewarding. These interactive experiences not only enabled us to comprehensively examine the leading progress of Taiwan in palliative care, long term care, National Health Insurance and more, but to also drew worthy lessons for Hong Kong and other localities to learn from. Grasping the precious time of summer, I also attended an intensive programme at Cambridge University, which broadened my understanding towards some less familiar domains like neuroscience, and invigorated my aspiration to become a top-notch healthcare professional.

All these bits and pieces composed my fruitful university life, and necessarily polished my holistic thinking and international mindedness, for which an outstanding public health professional should embody.

YU Lok Man

Year 2, BSc in Public Health student (2018-19)

Public health emphasises on health protection and disease prevention. This programme not just introduces us with some basic biomedical knowledge and public health theories and tools on health promotion, but also provides us experiential learning. In induction programmes, seminars and site visits to different public health service providers are provided for students to let me to explore the public health related careers and practices in year 1 and 2. In the summer holiday of year 2, each student is offered with an internship opportunity so that students can apply what they have learnt into practice.

I had internship at Community Drug Advisory Council (CDAC) last summer. I was responsible for supporting delivery of anti-drug programme in community and schools, designing anti-drug worksheet for secondary school students, searching information for website update and assisting in programme evaluation. During the conduction of street booth, I delivered anti-drug leaflets and carried out health education towards general public and ethnic minority. Also, I learnt some health message delivery skills when observing the health education talks for primary students.

Having internship in CDAC was a valuable learning opportunity to observe how a non-government organisation works, learn how a program is prepared, conducted and evaluated, and interact and collaborate with other professionals. This internship provided me with a deeper understanding about the careers related to public health education and promotion.

LEE Hoi Ling

Year 3 Student (2018-19) (Non-JUPAS)

Public health is a broad discipline which allows us to explore various fields based on my interests. Public health study does not only nurture global and local perspectives on health issues, but it also promotes self-development.

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I joined in the Xian environmental field trip this summer. Apart from learning about current pollution problems and corresponding strategies in China, we also visited the landfill and sludge treatment plants to explore local management skills and the latest technologies. I also facilitated games in the Fun Science Carnival to promote public awareness of the importance of appropriate use of antibiotics and the concept of antibiotics resistance. These experiences enriched my U life and equipped me for my future career all at the same time.

LAI Hin Ting Hindy

Year 4 student (2018-19) (Non-JUPAS)

From the global re-emergence of measles to the recent local outbreak of dengue fever, the importance of public health has been emphasised repeatedly. This programme inquires into a comprehensive spectrum of specialties within the field and is further exemplified by its final year research project and practicum, allowing students to apply taught skills and explore public health careers.

Last term, I had the opportunity to go on an exchange at the University of Toronto, where they offered a wide range of health science courses on par with the curriculum. Their academic culture strongly encouraged active in-class activities and discussions. I was able to enjoy some one-of-a-kind learning experiences in elective courses and workshops.

As the city takes pride in its cultural diversity, the university is no exception. I was highly engaged in a multicultural learning and living environment. It was an enriching experience that I had developed confidence in expressing my cultural identity, and reflected such perspective while debating on international and social issues with students of other ethnic backgrounds.

I was sincerely honoured to receive the Reaching Out Awards offered by the HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund, which has acknowledged my endeavours and inspired more students like me to explore outside of Hong Kong.