Mentor Mr Philip Wong (left) met with Mentee Trey Whitfield (right) and spending quality time together in New York.
Trey has benefited greatly from the HKU Mentorship Programme, engaging with mentors both in Hong Kong and offshore during his semester exchanges in New York and Beijing. Stay tuned for upcoming mentorship opportunities if you’re eager to learn from HKU alumni and professionals.
Trey Whitfield (BBA(IBGM)) “It was truly a pleasure to have Philip as my mentor in New York. As my mentor, he was incredibly generous with his time and advice, and I gained so much from our experience together.
One of the highlights of my HKU journey has been the variety of mentorship programmes offered by the university. The opportunity to connect with leading professionals from a variety of industries has helped me grow significantly both personally and professionally. A particular highlight is always the ability to exchange different perspectives and gain insight into the professional world.
Going to New York for my exchange, I of course had to take advantage of the opportunity to connect through the overseas mentorship programme. New York is an incredible city with so much going on and so many exciting opportunities. However, the city can also get overwhelming at times. Connecting with Philip was a great opportunity to make the city feel more familiar through his extensive insights from his tenured career in the US. His professional insights were invaluable in my desire to navigate an international career path and explore opportunities in New York, Hong Kong, and beyond. It was also a pleasure to get to know him and bond over our shared experiences at HKU and living internationally.
I’m deeply grateful for Philip’s kindness, guidance, and mentorship, and look forward to keeping in touch with him as we surely cross paths again in the future. I’m also appreciative of the continued support from HKU and the alumni community for these unique and extremely valuable opportunities as a student. As I enter the latter half of my university journey, I look forward to being on the other end of the mentorship scheme!”
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