I believe the panel valued my cross-disciplinary track record—top GPA at Peking University and four finance-related internships where I already built valuation models, automated data workflows and published equity-research reports.

HKU provided a series of very intensive courses, which trained me to be a professional accountant. I also joined few recruitments talks and company visits hosted by HKU, gaining latest information in the job market. From bootcamp in August to my last exam of Advanced Financial Accounting in M2, it laid a solid foundation in my accounting knowledge, and strengthened my competitiveness in the business world.

One of my favourite classes is the Capstone Course “Advanced Analytics and Big Data in Accounting”. It introduces powerful tools such as data visualisation, database management, and Gen-AI applications in accounting. This course has greatly enhanced my ability to handle data in the accounting field and boosted my confidence in data processing. It made me realise that accounting is not just about numbers on paper—it helped me think beyond merely being an accountant.

My favourite professor is Prof. Winnie Leung, who teaches “Advanced Financial Accounting”. She delivers her lectures in such a warm and clear manner—it feels like learning from a kind mentor. Her patience and the way she shares interesting local stories make every class engaging and enjoyable.

Out of the many business fields, I chose to focus on Accounting. Accounting is a discipline that requires strong foundations. Throughout the learning process, it trains our attention to detail and sensitivity to data. This profession is also applicable to many situations.

I appreciated how HKU provides abundant employment resources, including one-on-one consultations. I was able to discuss my career plans, job options and the differences between Hong Kong and the Mainland job markets with my consulting teacher, who gave me valuable advice. The faculty also regularly hosts career fairs and workshops to help students enhance their soft skills.