2022毕业季 | 港中大（深圳）国际毕业生的回忆、成长与建议

◇ Interviews with the Class of 2022◇

国际毕业生的

回忆、成长与建议

编者按：

2022届国际生已经毕业，即将开始他们人生的下一阶段。除了收获宝贵的知识外，他们在港中大（深圳）的日子也充满了温馨的回忆。

我们采访了一些今年毕业的学生：Victor Tan （Victor）、Angontsara Ihasivony Ravoahanginiaina（Yas）、Sory Park（Sory）、Altamirano Juarez Luis Jose（Luis）、Ong Grace Amazia Budiono（Grace）和 Lois Melody（Lois），并问了他们一些问题，他们分享了自己最难忘的记忆，以及从第一次来到港中大（深圳）到毕业的成长历程。我们也从他们那里得到了给学弟学妹的建议，以及对教授和学校工作人员的感谢。

Q1: What was your first impression of CUHK-Shenzhen?

Yas: At the beginning, I felt the University was gigantic and I would never be able to fit in. When I went to class, there were more than 100 students sometimes, so it felt overwhelming. Going from one teaching building to another also felt long. But soon after, I started to get along with most people in different classes so it felt smaller. I suddenly felt that I fit in and it was great. Thanks to my friends.

Sory: My first impression of CUHK-Shenzhen was overall positive. The student volunteers were caring and helpful; the professors were professional and clear; and the facilities were clean and organized.

Lois: During my freshman year, It was my first time seeing a school library that was fully booked by students studying from the morning until the library was closed, and it was tricky to find a table/room with friends to study, so it was quite stressful and intense for me. I thought it would last only until the end of my first year, but then it lasted until the day I returned to Indonesia due to the pandemic.

Grace: Four years back, I thought that CUHK-Shenzhen was a nightmare in which I and the majority of international students could never cope with. Now, I think it's a safe place where all nationalities have equal opportunities in academic achievements. 

Yas

Q2: Can you tell us your favourite memory at CUHK-Shenzhen?

Victor: One of my favourite memories is traveling after final exams with my dear roommates and other international students. My traveling experiences are the most precious part of my university life. I also enjoy joining school activities with my friends such as the Colour Run and also having birthday celebrations organized by international students. I like to look back at the photos of these events and trips while staying in Malaysia.

Yas: There are a lot, but it would have to be cooking different meals with friends in the kitchen. We would gather together and each would cook their local food, for example, guacamole, kimchi fried rice, crêpes, and so on. It was pretty fun. 

Sory: Finals week! Not the exams but rather the stressful yet fun nights that a couple of friends and I would spend together studying, ordering food through Waimai, listening to music, joking around, taking photos, and so on. Bringing some laughter into stressful moments is a feeling and memory I want to treasure forever.

Lois: I have some favourite memories, but the experience that I’ll never forget is the MPC (Math Pre-Sessional Course). It was a small class attended by all students, and I made lots of international and local friends during the programme.

Adjusting to the school environment and the city (Shenzhen) while participating in some activities with fellow students and seniors at CUHK-Shenzhen at that time are unforgettable for me. Since then, I’ve really enjoyed exploring the city and traveling to some other cities in China with friends.

Luis: I guess my best memories were during my second year of university. My friends from all around the world and I would hang out in my kitchen and sometimes cook together. Other times, we went to watch movies on campus, or pull all-nighters studying for our midterms and finals. I guess I enjoyed it so much because we were like a team going through university life together.

Grace: I remember we had an international day on campus. It felt like I entered into a whole new diverse environment with various cuisines from each country. We shared a lot of moments. The international students formed meaningful bonds as we are all away from home struggling with the same educational battle.

Victor

Q3: How have you changed and grown as an individual over your experience of studying at CUHK-Shenzhen? What are the most valuable lessons you’ve learned?

Victor: In the first two years, I have learned how to stay and make friends with people from various cultures. Since I'm the first batch of Malaysian students in CUHK-Shenzhen, I have to explore everything by myself. This has made me independent and a good team player. In the last two years, studying alone has become the routine of my University life due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The most valuable lesson I gained is how to deal with loneliness. I have read some books and cooked for my parents to improve our relationship. I also spent a lot of time accompanying my grandparents during holidays. Family love is my strongest weapon to confront loneliness.

Yas: I feel that I have grown and become more mature. In the first year, every little thing made me sad, such as receiving a lower grade in physics or statistics. Now, I realize that I do not have to be perfect. I might not be the best in physics, but I have found what I am good at and I plan on improving more on it. 

Sory: I have become more self-aware. In the beginning, I was not completely sure of where to start and where to head. But by reading books, cultivating meaningful relationships with others, and spending time on my own, I have learned more about myself and who I want to become.

Grace: I learned that hard work is not the only key to success. It takes wisdom, a happy heart, mood, networks, and luck.

Lois: For me, it’s about being independent and social. I learned about prioritizing and time management, and cooking and cleaning too!

It’s important to focus on my priority and not get easily distracted to get my job done. Then, I tried to start a conversation with new people, and later get to listen to interesting or unique stories about different cultures and perspectives. Some people are kind enough to teach me their languages too.

Luis: I would not say that CUHK-Shenzhen has made me grow over the past 4 years, but I guess living in China has. I learned many things about myself and others. I learned how to live by myself and alone. I also had incredible moments that I would have never experienced if I didn’t come to Asia.

Overall, I think coming here changed me for the better, and I would recommend everyone to try to live abroad at least once.

Sory

Q4: What are your plans after graduation?

Victor: I may take an internship for several months and then continue my postgraduate study in Malaysia.

Yas: I will work. The company I did an internship with gave me a position in their firm so I decided to take it. I still intend to continue my studies, but right now I plan on increasing my finances first.

Sory: I am planning to work at a Shanghai-based consulting company remotely from South Korea. I will also be teaching at a micro-school in South Korea. After a few years, I would like to pursue graduate studies. 

Grace: My plan is to enter the job market and develop myself more in the industry. I'm a firm believer that theories won't be as impactful without proper hands-on training. 

Luis: I haven’t completely discarded going to postgraduate studies. But it is not something that I will immediately do after finishing university for several reasons. The main one is that I don’t really know which field I want to get more involved with. Also, I recently landed a job working for Huawei back in Mexico, so I will focus on that for the moment.

Lois: I am going to apply for jobs related to my major and perhaps prepare for further studies when I’m mentally ready.

Grace

Q5:  Do you have any tips for the juniors?

Victor: Work hard; play hard. Hope they can go back to CUHK-Shenzhen campus as soon as possible.

Yas: Find what you truly like. It will be hard to put effort for four years into a major you do not appreciate. It is okay to change it if you are not sure. The University allows us to change majors until the end of year two, so change it as soon as possible if you made the decision. 

Sory: First, be in the present. Be conscious of who you are, where you are, and what you are doing now. Second, explore your future. Spend time doing research and figuring out who you want to become and for what reason. Third, figure out how you will move forward from now and in your future.

Luis: For the juniors or any student in the university, really, it’s to not care so much about grades, GPA, or anything like that. Just be happy and do your best effort. Ignore how well or bad everyone else is doing, since you don’t know and can’t really know everything your classmates did to get there. Just focus on what you are doing and always be proud of what you have achieved. 

I would also recommend thinking hard about what the university experience means for you before it’s over. Once you have an answer, have that in your mind for the rest of your university life. If the answer is to meet people, then try to make profound relationships with as many people as you can; if your answer is to have different kinds of experiences, then try to do something new every once in a while and spend as much time as you can with your friends. I hardly believe that the reason we come to university is to learn blocks of knowledge.

As a final thought, I would like to give one of the best pieces of advice that a professor gave me at the university: "The university’s true objective is to make their students be able to learn to solve real problems", not to solve an equation or different economics concepts that exist on the market. When we meet a real problem in the real world, we don’t get panic, but solve it logically, calmly, and one step at a time, just like every big project, assignment, final, or presentation we had to do.

Grace:  Go out and enjoy your youth. Make a lot of friends. Resting and networking are a part of the journey.

Lois: You're a university student now, and there are lots of opportunities for you to independently explore and find out what you like to do and don’t.

I’ll list some of them in case you’re interested: taking part in student activities or organizations; taking various courses unrelated to your major; joining communities; volunteering; doing business with friends; applying for exchanges; or studying for additional certifications (e.g., local qualifications).

I think those will help you understand your ability, grow, and prepare for the job search too. Also, be prepared and don’t be too discouraged when your applications are rejected.

Luis

Q6: Do you have any words of appreciation for some of the professors and staff members of CUHK-Shenzhen?

Victor: Thank you to all professors and TA for providing quality online courses, especially for those courses that I'm the only international student. Special thanks to all the staff of ISSS (OAL) for helping us deal with all the graduation staff and update the latest news.

Yas: First, I want to thank CUHK-Shenzhen for giving me the scholarship to complete my studies. I would never be able to repay that. I want to thank my advisor, professors, Harmonia staff, and ISSS (OAL) for being part of my journey. Thank you so much!

Sory: Thank you CUHK-Shenzhen professors and staff members for your hard work, commitment, and determination in creating a better environment for us to study at CUHK-Shenzhen. It was a great privilege to be part of this community.

Luis: I guess I would like to say “thank you” to the best professors I had in CUHK-Shenzhen. I will always be grateful for the invaluable things I learned from them.

Grace: Thank you, Dr. Wang Kai, Huan, and all other staff members. Thank you for understanding international students and striking your best to fulfill our expectations. You guys have been a great help throughout the journey!

Lois: I’m glad that the professors, TAs, and staff members are very welcoming and open to sharing their knowledge and experiences related to further studies, work, and life. Their teachings and advice influenced me in evaluating the options I have for my future. They are all hard workers and dedicated to their subjects, so I really admire them. I wish them good luck in everything they’re doing.

Lois

Q1 你对港中大（深圳）的第一印象是什么？

Yas：一开始，我觉得这所大学太大了，我可能很难融入其中。课堂上有时会有100多名学生，这让我感到有点压抑，从一栋教学楼走到另一栋教学楼也感觉很漫长。但不久之后，我开始与不同班级各种各样的人相处，这又让我觉得学校变小了。我突然觉得我融入其中，这感觉很棒，非常感谢我的朋友们。

Sory：我对港中大（深圳）的第一印象总体是非常好的。学生志愿者们都很尽职，乐于助人；教授们授课专业、思路清晰；设施也很干净、有条不紊。

Lois：在我大一的时候，我第一次看到学生们从早上一直学习到图书馆闭馆，要找到一张桌子或研讨室与朋友们一起学习有点困难，这让我压力很大。我以为这种情况只会持续到第一年结束，但它一直持续到我因为疫情回到印度尼西亚的那天。

Grace：四年前，我认为港中大（深圳）是我和大多数国际学生永远无法应对的噩梦。现在，我认为这是一个舒适的地方，任何国籍的同学都有平等的机会取得学术成就。

Q2 你在港中大（深圳）最难忘的记忆是什么？

Victor：期末考试后和我的室友以及其他国际学生一起旅行是我最美好的回忆之一。我的旅行经历是我大学生活中最宝贵的一部分。我也喜欢和我的朋友一起参加学校的活动，比如彩色跑，还有国际学生组织的生日庆祝活动。我在马来西亚也经常回顾这些活动和旅行的照片。

Yas：有很多，不过最难忘的一定是和朋友在厨房里做各种各样的饭菜。我们聚在一起，每个人都会做他们当地的食物，比如鳄梨酱、泡菜炒饭、可丽饼等，非常有趣。

Sory：期末考试周！不是考试，而是我和几个朋友一起度过紧张而有趣的夜晚，我们一起学习、点外卖、听音乐、开玩笑、拍照片等。为紧张的时刻带来欢笑是我想永远珍藏的感觉和记忆。

Lois：我有许多难忘的记忆，但我最难忘的经历是MPC（数学预备课程）。这是一个由所有学生参加的小班，在这个项目中，我结交了许多国际生和中国的朋友。

去适应学校环境和深圳这座城市的同时，在港中大（深圳）与同学、师长一起参加活动也令我难忘。从那以后，我非常喜欢探索各种城市，会和朋友们一起去中国的其他城市旅游。

Luis：我想我最美好的记忆是在我大学二年级的时候。我和来自世界各地的朋友们在厨房里玩，有时一起做饭，有时在校园里看电影，或者通宵复习期中和期末考试。我很喜欢这种生活，因为我们像一个团队一样一起度过大学生活。

Grace：我记得学校有一个国际日。那天我感觉自己进入了一个全新的多元环境，每个国家都有不同的美食，我们一起度过了很多难忘的时光。国际学生们形成了有意义的纽带，因为我们都是离开自己的家乡，为同样的教育而奋斗。

Q3 你在港中大（深圳）有什么改变和成长？你学到的最有价值的经验是什么？

Victor：在最初的两年里，我学会了如何和来自不同文化背景的人相处和交朋友。由于我是第一批来港中大（深圳）的马来西亚学生，我必须自己去探索一切。这让我变得很独立，也很有团队精神。在过去的两年里，由于新冠疫情，独自学习已经成为我大学生活的常态。

我学到的最有价值的一课就是如何应对孤独。我读了一些书，通过为我的父母做饭来改善我们的关系，我也花了很多时间在假期陪伴我的祖父母。亲情是我面对孤独时最有力的武器。

Yas：我觉得我变得更加成熟了。在第一年，每一件小事都会让我很难过，比如在物理或者统计上获得较低的成绩。现在，我意识到我不需要做到完美。我在物理方面可能不是佼佼者，但我已经找到了我擅长的领域，我决定在这方面去提高更多。

Sory：我变得更有自我意识。一开始，我完全不确定要从哪里开始，该往哪里走。但通过读书、建立与他人有意义的社交关系、花时间独处，我对自己有了更多的了解，也明白自己想成为什么样的人。

Grace：我了解到努力工作并不是成功的唯一要素。还需要智慧、快乐的心、心境、人际关系和运气。

Lois：对我来说，最重要的是独立和社交。我学会了优先次序和时间管理，还有做饭和打扫！

重要的是要专注于自己的优先事项，不要轻易分心并完成工作。我试着和陌生人展开对话，去倾听关于不同文化和观点的有趣或独特的故事，有些人也很友好地教我他们的语言。

Luis：比起港中大（深圳）让我在过去的四年里成长，我更想说我在中国的生活让我成长了。我了解了很多关于自己和别人的事情。我学会了如何独自生活。我也经历了一些不可思议的时刻，如果我没有来亚洲，我永远都不会经历这些。

总的来说，我认为来到这里让我变得更好，我建议每个人至少尝试一次国外生活。

Q4 你毕业后有什么打算？

Victor：我可能会实习几个月，然后在马来西亚继续我的研究生学业。

Yas：我会工作。我实习的那家公司给了我一个职位，我决定接受它。我仍然打算继续我的学业，但在此之前我打算先增加我的经济收入。

Sory：我计划从韩国远程在上海一家咨询公司工作。我还打算在韩国的一所微型学校教书。几年后，我想要继续进行研究生深造。

Grace：我的计划是就业，在这个行业里发展自己。我坚信，如果没有适当的实践训练，理论不会有很大效果。

Luis：我还没有完全放弃读研，但这并不是我大学毕业后马上要做的事情。最主要的问题是我不清楚我在哪个领域会有更多的发展。此外，我最近在墨西哥找到了一份为华为工作的机会，所以我目前将会专注于此。

Lois：我打算申请与我专业相关的工作，也许等我准备好了，我会继续深造。

Q5 你对学弟学妹们有什么建议吗？

Victor：努力工作，快乐玩耍！希望他们能尽快回到港中大（深圳）的校园。

Yas：找到你真正喜欢的东西，你很难在一个你不喜欢的专业上花费四年的精力。学校允许我们在第二学年结束前换专业，所以如果你已经做出了决定，请尽快改变它。

Sory：首先，要活在当下。要意识到你是谁，你在哪里，你现在在做什么。第二，探索你的未来。花点时间研究，弄清楚你想成为什么样的人以及为什么。第三，弄清楚如何从现在向未来迈进。

Luis：对于大三学生或者大学里的任何一个学生来说，真的，不要太在意成绩或GPA之类的东西。开心点，尽你最大的努力就好。不要理会其他人的表现如何，因为你不知道也不可能真正了解你的同学为了达到这个目标付出了什么。专注于你正在做的事情，并为你所取得的成就感到骄傲。

我还建议在大学结束前认真思考一下大学生活对你来说意味着什么。一旦你有了答案，在余下的大学生活中都要把它记在脑子里。如果答案是与人交往，那么试着与尽可能多的人建立紧密的联系；如果你的答案是拥有不同种类的体验，那么每隔一段时间就尝试做一些新的事情，花尽可能多的时间和你的朋友在一起。我不认为我们上大学仅仅是为了学习大量的知识。

最后，我想分享一个大学教授给我的最好的建议之一：“大学的真正目标是让他们的学生能够学会解决实际问题”，而不是解决一个方程或市场上存在的经济学概念。当我们在现实世界中遇到真正的问题时，我们不会惊慌失措，而是像每一个大项目、作业、期末考试或演示一样，逻辑缜密地、冷静地、一步一步地解决它。

Grace：去享受你的青春吧，多交朋友，休息和交际是也是旅程的一部分。

Lois：你现在是大学生了，有很多机会可以让你独立探索，去发现自己喜欢什么，不喜欢什么。

我会列出一些你可能感兴趣的：参加学生活动或组织；选修各种与专业无关的课程；加入社区；志愿服务；和朋友做生意；申请交流或者为了获得额外的证书而学习（例如当地的资格证书）。

我认为这些也会帮助你了解自己的能力，成长，并为将来的求职做准备。另外，当你的申请被拒绝时，要做好心理准备，不要太沮丧。

Q6 你对港中大（深圳）的教授和职员有什么想说的话吗？

Victor: 感谢所有教授和助教提供的优质线上课程，尤其是那些我是唯一一个国际学生的课程。特别感谢ISSS（OAL）的工作人员帮助我们处理毕业事务和更新最新的消息。

Yas：首先，我要感谢港中大（深圳）给我奖学金，让我完成学业，这份恩情我永远都忘不了。我还想感谢我的导师、教授、祥波书院的工作人员和ISSS（OAL），他们是我旅程的一部分，非常感谢！

Sory：感谢港中大（深圳）的教授和员工们的辛勤工作和奉献精神，他们为我们的学习创造了一个更好的环境。能成为这个学校的一份子是我莫大的荣幸。

Luis：我想对我在港中大（深圳）遇到的最好的教授说声“谢谢”。我将永远感激我从他们那里学到的宝贵东西。

Grace：感谢王恺博士、祝欢老师，还有所有其他的工作人员。感谢你们对国际学生的理解，并尽最大努力实现我们的期望。在整个大学生活中，你们给了我们很大的帮助！

Lois：我很高兴教授、助教和工作人员都非常欢迎和乐意分享他们与进一步学习、工作和生活有关的知识和经验。他们的教导和建议影响了我对未来的选择。他们都很努力，为他们的学生无私奉献，所以我很佩服他们。祝愿他们一切顺利！

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