Student Stories
Voices of Transformation through Support
Behind every achievement is a story of generosity and support. Since its inception, the FIFE Fund has empowered cohorts of first-generation students at HKU to pursue their goals.
Through their voices and experiences, let's witness the positive impact of the support - fueling aspirations, opening doors, and turning opportunity into success.
Stories that Inspire:
Learning Journeys Begin with FIFE Fund
From Overseas Internship to Aviation Career
Mr Keith Shing | BFin 2012
Voluntary Service that Builds Global Connections
Ms Judy Ng | BA 2024
And the Journey Continues...
Wan Lut Jerry
Faculty of Social Sciences
Summer Placement in Taiwan
The placement not only allowed me to try the way of learning and living in Taiwan, but also to learn from Taiwan’s social work on how to meet service users’ needs under the influence of Asian culture, how to empower them with confidence, and how to help them be happier.
Wu Hong Ni
Faculty of Business and Economics & Law
Korean Language Learning
The support from the FIFE Fund has not only facilitated my initial learning but has also instilled a lasting passion for the Korean language. I have successfully obtained the Level 2 qualification with full marks in the Test of Proficiency in Korean.
Chen Haofan
Faculty of Arts & Education
Exchange Programme in Austria
I had the privilege of participating in an exchange program at the University of Salzburg in Austria. This experience served as a pivotal opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and develop my ability to tackle new challenges.
Li Chun Lok Lokkie
Faculty of Arts & Education
Immersion Exchange Programme in Nanjing
During my time in Nanjing, we visited local primary and secondary schools in mainland China. The teachers at these schools shared many valuable teaching experiences, and I was honored to have the opportunity to practice teaching a chapter in front of the school principal and other educators.
Event Highlights & Snapshots
