December 14, 2021

An enjoyable evening of Classical Music

If you could go to a concert with your mentor/mentee, would you pick Rock? Pop? Classica? Jason (BA (Conservation) and his mentor Dr K.Y. Lau were at the 2021 Annual Performance of HKU Philharmonic Orchestra.   ????? ??? (??????) “It was my pleasure to attend the HKU Philharmonic Orchestra Annual […]
September 20, 2021

When inspiration becomes reality

Mentee Queenie Tang (BA), took the stage as a speaker at The Helena May to share her research and thoughts on the history of this unique establishment founded in 1916 in Hong Kong last Thursday, 9 September. This wouldn’t have been possible without the support and invitation from her mentor, […]
August 5, 2021

Exploring life from different perspectives

Helen Xiao (MBBS), inspired by her mentor’s words, decided to take on this unique short-term trainee experience in a private members club. She got to “explore life from different perspectives” as well as earn valuable interpersonal and people skills from her first-hand experience. “Not only is Mrs Gallie my mentor, […]
July 12, 2021

Farewell for now

“Chris always gives out wise suggestions, yet in a very friendly and supportive manner. I used to think of mentorship programs as formal, instructional counseling. But with Chris, I just feel like I’ve been learning from a highly intelligent friend. Ida, my fellow mentee, always comes in with her creativity […]
March 15, 2021

Never stop being inspired

From staying apart in two cities last year to enjoying regular face-to-face gatherings in Hong Kong now, mentor Christopher Drake and his mentees Wu Yung-hsuan (BSocSc) and Ida Kwok (BA) have managed to grow their friendships over this challenging time. Yung-Hsuan, from Taiwan: “Chris offers me much-needed life advice every […]